KJ Buffen

Position: 4/3
Height: 203cm/6’8”
Weight: 104kg
Date of Birth: 27/05/2000
College: UAB
Passport: USA

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Player Profile

KJ Buffen is a skilled and versatile forward known for his athleticism, defensive prowess, and scoring ability. Standing at 6'8", Buffen excels in both offensive and defensive roles. Offensively, he is adept at scoring in the paint, has a reliable mid-range shot, and can stretch the floor with occasional three-point shooting. Defensively, he is a strong rebounder and shot-blocker, using his size and agility to guard multiple positions effectively. Buffen's high energy, work ethic, and team-oriented play make him a valuable contributor on both ends of the court.

Achievements

HS Lanierland Tournament title -2016, 17
HS Class 6A All-State Team -2017
HS Atlanta Tipoff Club All-Metro High School Boys Team -2018
HS first team All-State -2018
HS Region 8-AAAAAA Player of the Year -2018
HS four-star forward and the No. 7 player in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com -2018
All-C-USA Honorable Mention -2022, 23
C-USA Regular Season Runner-Up -2022
C-USA Tournament Winner -2022
C-USA Tournament Finalist -2023
NIT Finalist -2023

Basketball Career & Stats

2014-2015: Gainesville, GA / Gainesville High School: 14.6ppg
2015-2016: Gainesville, GA / Gainesville High School: 16.0ppg
2016-2017: Gainesville, GA / Gainesville High School: 20.2ppg, 8.0rpg
2017-2018: Gainesville, GA / Gainesville High School: 24.6ppg, 9.6rpg; 25-5 record
2018-2019: The University of Mississippi (NCAA): 33 games: 6.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 69.0%
2019-2020: The University of Mississippi (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 10.1ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.6apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.9%, 3PT: 23.8%, FT: 67.9%
2020-2021: The University of Mississippi (NCAA, starting five): 26 games: 8.4ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 38.9%, FT: 68.4%
2021-2022: University of Alabama at Birmingham (NCAA, starting five): 35 games: 10.0ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.1spg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 77.1%
2022-2023: University of Alabama at Birmingham (NCAA, starting five): 37 games: 10.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.5apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.0%, 3PT: 33.9%, FT: 72.3%
2023-2024: Lapuan Kobrat (Finland-Korisliiga, starting five): 31 games: 14.6ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.4apg, 2FGP: 54.2%, 3FGP: 33.9%, FT: 67.8%
2024: Canterbury Rams (New Zealand-NBL, starting five)