Kevin Kalu
Position: 4/5
Height: 206cm/6’9”
Weight: 108kg
Date of Birth: 21/05/2003
College: UTEP
Passport: USA/Nigerian
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Player Profile
Kevin Kalu is a physical, high-energy interior big who makes his biggest impact through defense, rebounding, and efficient finishing around the basket. Standing 6'9", he plays with strength and athleticism, excelling as a rim protector, screener, and lob threat while consistently converting high-percentage shots in the paint rather than creating offense from the perimeter. Kalu thrives on hustle plays, offensive rebounds, and powerful finishes, bringing toughness and intensity on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he uses his size, mobility, and timing to contest shots, protect the rim, and control the glass, making him a reliable paint presence whose value comes from physicality, effort, and efficiency rather than shot creation or outside shooting.
Achievements
C-USA Tournament Finalist -2024
Czech Republic League Semifinals -2026
Czech Republic League -2026 (Player of the Week Rd.6)
Basketball Career & Stats
2017-2018: Baltimore, MD / Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School
2018-2019: Baltimore, MD / Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School
2019-2020: Baltimore, MD / Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School
2020-2021: Baltimore, MD / Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School
2021-2022: The University of Texas at El Paso (NCAA): 25 games: 1.5ppg, 2.2rpg
2022-2023: The University of Texas at El Paso (NCAA): 32 games: 3.7ppg, 3.6rpg
2023-2024: The University of Texas at El Paso (NCAA): 33 games: 3.9ppg, 4.4rpg
2024-2025: The University of Texas at El Paso (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 7.7ppg, 5.4rpg, FGP: 62.3%, FT: 66.3%
2025-2026: PUMPA Basket Brno (Czech Republic-NBL): 44 games: 9.5ppg, 6.2rpg, FGP: 65.5%, FT: 67.6%; FIBA Europe Cup: 8 games: 5.4ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 37.8%, FT: 69.2%