Northern Illinois University Athletics

2011: Played in 19 matches, including 11 starts. Recorded five points, one goal and three assists. Scored a goal in a 3-0 victory at Bowling Green. Recorded an assist against Western Michigan in the regular season and two assists against Western Illinois in the NCAA Tournament First Round.

2010: Earned seven starts in 14 appearances. Tallied one assist on the season, on Brad Horton[apos]s game-winning goal against Western Michigan. Had four shots, one on goal, during the season.

Luzzi on Kranz: 'Kenny will be coming to us this fall as a transfer from Parkland College in Champaign, IL, where he was an All-Region award winner. Kenny also impressed us at our recent Prospect Camp with his energy, vision, and technical ability, and we knew that he is a guy that we wanted in our program. He will come in with two years of college under his belt, which will ease his transition to NIU. Kenny will be a great fit within our team, and I could see him challenging for time as an outside back or in the midfield.'

High School: As a senior, scored 12 goals and tallied nine assists... named to the IHSA all-state, IHSA all-conference, and News Gazette first teams... played in the All-State Senior Game... helped his team to its first appearance in the state championship tournament, where it reached the 2A quarterfinals...led his team to regional titles as a sophomore and junior, scoring five and four goals, respectively... lettered in track as a junior and a senior, where he competed in the state championships in the 4x400-meter relay.

Previous Colleges: Co-led Parkland College with 17 points on seven goals and three assists... garnered all-region honorable mention and first-team all-conference accolades... spent one season at Central College, where he scored two goals and tallied five assists while starting all but one game.

Personal: Son of Del and Dave Kranz... born July 3, 1989... earned the Dean[apos]s Scholarship at Central College... named to the Dean[apos]s List at Parkland College...enjoys ping pong... admires soccer stars Cesc Fabregas and Xavi.