It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed
Napoleon Hill

Kevin Daley is much more than a professional basketball player. In addition to his high-flying dunks and constant feats of athleticism on the court for the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, Daley uses his role and access to millions of both basketball and non-basketball fans around the world to spread a message of positivity, hard work and strength through adversity. An accomplished and engaging speaker, Daley calls on his experiences to stress the importance of listening and learning at every stage of life, as well as the ability for individuals to find the power and knowledge within themselves to overcome obstacles and exceed their goals.

The road to become a college graduate did not come easy for Daley. He was a student athlete at UCLA and Azusa Pacific and left school after his basketball eligibility was up in the year 2000. In 2009, Daley decided to return to college. While working toward a Sociology degree from Ashford University, Daley often had to forgo time with his Harlem Globetrotter teammates or playing tourist at many of the exotic locations he traveled to keep up with school work. Daley’s commitment paid off in 2010 as he earned his degree with honors, posting a 3.6 grade point average. Completing his studies while traveling over 50,000 miles to play 500 games in 150 U.S. cities and 25 countries over the past two years is an accomplishment he hopes will inspire others to do the same, especially his own daughter.

Daley is currently writing a motivational autobiography called “I Never Stopped Smiling”. He also created a website promoting what he calls the ‘3 D’s’ of life- Dedication, Desire and Discipline (www.3dquest.net), and has traveled to more than 60 countries, delivering his message in both English and Spanish.