Arthur Kaluma
Updated on 4/8/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 225
College: Kansas State
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 3/1/2002
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 91
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Solid athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Just now is a good outside shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can play too wildly on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Lacks elite lateral quickness
Summary:
Arthur Kaluma is a very athletic, energetic combo forward that excels at making hustle plays to help his team on both ends of the floor. Hailing from Uganda, he played very well in the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. In the meantime, he’ll need to improve his jump shot, as well as his passing and ball handling skills to add more dimensions to his game. He is a talented prospect that could end up being a second round pick in the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers’ Profile
Jonathan Givony via DraftExpress’ Tweet on Kaluma’s Strong Performance in the Uganda-Nigeria Game via Twitter
Games Scouted:
10/25/20 Dream City Christian vs. AZ Compass Prep
11/22/22 Creighton vs. Arkansas
3/24/23 Creighton vs. Princeton
5/18/23 Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine
1/24/24 Kansas State vs. Iowa State
2/19/24 Kansas State vs. Texas
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