Arthur Kaluma transferring: 5 possible landing spots
MANHATTAN, Kan. (BVM) – Kansas State forward Arthur Kaluma has entered the transfer portal for the second time in as many years following a strong junior season with the Wildcats.
NEWS: Kansas State forward Arthur Kaluma is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, @TiptonEdits confirms.
Kaluma averaged 14.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game this season. He recently declared for the NBA Draft.https://t.co/xkeHIWCJbS pic.twitter.com/NxKoHBBd1C
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) April 30, 2024
The 6-foot-7 Ugandan-American grew up in Texas and played high school basketball in his home state at Universal Academy before emerging as a four-star recruit in the Class of 2021 while concluding his prep career at Dream City Christian School in Arizona.
After decommitting from UNLV, Kaluma began his collegiate career at Creighton where he was a two-year starter for Greg McDermott, averaging around 11 points between his freshman and sophomore years.
Kaluma transferred to Kansas State last offseason and had the best season of his college career in the Big 12, averaging 14.4 points, seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 42.7% from the field and 34.5% from 3-point range.
Kaluma has also declared for the NBA draft, but his athleticism, scoring prowess and ability to impact games in multiple ways make him an intriguing addition to the portal if he returns to college basketball for his senior season. Here are five landing spots for the talented forward.