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Kent Washington (born January 10th, 1955) was an American professional basketball player who played professional basketball in the Polish Basketball League (PBL) for KS Start Lublin from 1978 to 1981 and Zagłębie Sosnowiec from 1981 to 1983 as well as a player in Sweden from 1983 to 1995. He was the first black player in the Polish Basketball League. He is also known for being the basketball player from the Polish cult comedy film: Miś. While playing in Poland, Washington won three bronze medals With KS Start and the PLK Most Valuable Player Award for the 1979-80 season and two runner-up MVP seasons while playing with the club. He also won a Polish Cup championship while playing with Zagłębie Sosnowiec in 1983. .

Early life and education
Washington grew up in New Rochelle, NY. His mother was a factory worker and his father was the first black detective in the New Rochelle. Growing up, Washington had an obsession with basketball and from an early age developed a training routine of workouts twice per day. Often practicing at New Rochelle's Lincoln Park in addition to other courts in the surrounding area such as those in Co-Op city and Mount Vernon according to his memoir. Washington attended New Rochelle High School and played basketball for the Huguenots averaging 15 points per game and 8 assists in his senior year. After High School, Washington received a full scholarship to attend Southampton College (now Stony Brook Southampton) in Southampton, New York on a full basketball scholarship, playing for 4 years from 1973 to 197