Canadians in NCAA/NBA – surname K

KABADYUNDI, LINK

7-1 C   (TCU, 2015 and TEXAS-ARLINGTON, 2017-2018)

        From Montreal, Que. and Alma Academy, where he averaged 10 ppg, 12 rpg and 3.5 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2015, Kabadyundi played in 15 games, for an average 4.6 mpg. He hit 8-13 (.615) from the floor and 3-12 (.250) from the line, while garnering 20 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 12 fouls, 2 assists, 5 turnovers, 10 blocks, 2 steals and 19 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Horned Frogs, coached by Trent Johnson, finished 18-15 overall and 4-14 (9^th) in Big 12 play.

        After the season, Kabadyundi transferred to NJCAA Blinn College. He subsequently enrolled at Texas-Arlington, where he was eligible as a junior in 2017.

As a junior in 2017, Kabadyundi played in 31 games, for an average 5.3 mpg. He hit 12-24 from the floor and 14-29 (.483) from the line, while garnering 39 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 37 fouls, 1 assist, 15 turnovers, 10 blocks, 2 steals and 38 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Mavericks, coached by Scott Cross, finished 27-9 overall and 14-4 (1^st) in Sun Belt Conference play. After losing in the semi-finals of the Sun Belt Conference postseason tournament, the Mavericks defeated B.Y.U. 105-89 and Akron 85-69 before falling 80-76 to Cal State-Bakersfield in the quarterfinals of the National Invitational Tournament.

        As a senior in 2018, Kabadyundi started in 2 of the 26 games he played, for an average 10.1 mpg. He hit 30-40 (.750) from the floor and 14-34 (.412) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 51 fouls (fouling out once), 3 assists, 15 turnovers, 7 blocks, 5 steals and 74 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Mavericks, coached by Scott Cross, finished 21-13 overall and 10-8 (4^th) in Sun Belt play. After the season, Scott Cross is turfed and replaced by Texas Tech assistant Chris Ogden.

KABENGELE, MFIONDU

6-9 F   (FLORIDA STATE, 2017-2019)

        From Burlington, Ontario and Don Bosco Prep in Indiana, where he averaged 19.0 ppg and 10.0 rpg as a postgraduate senior. A nephew of NBA great Dikembe Mutombo, Kabengele graduated from Burlington Corpus Christi in 2015, where he averaged 14.5 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 3.2 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2017, Kabengele redshirted/did not play. The Seminoles, coached by Leonard Hamilton, finished 26-9 overall and 12-6 (tied 2^nd) in ACC play. They defeated Florida Gulf Coast 86-80 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 91-66 to Xavier-Ohio.

        As a freshman in 2018, Kabengele played in 34 games, for an average 14.8 mpg. He hit 85-173 (.491) from the floor, 10-26 (.385) from the arc and 65-99 (.657) from the line, while garnering 167 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 73 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists, 35 turnovers, 29 blocks, 15 steals and 245 points, for a 7.2 ppg. The Seminoles (coached by Leonard Hamilton) finished 23-12 overall and 9-9 (tied 8^th) in ACC play before defeating Missouri 68-54, Xavier-O 75-70 and Gonzaga 75-60 before losing 58-54 to Michigan in the NCAA Elite Eight.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Kabengele played in 37 games, for an average 21.6 mpg. He hit 164-327 (.502) from the floor, 24-65 (.369) from the arc and 137-180 (.761) from the line, while garnering 219 boards (including 79 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg), 96 fouls, 5 assists, 11 turnovers, 48 blocks, 21 steals and 489 points, for a 13.2 ppg. He was named the ACC Sixth Man of the Year, and honorable mention all-conference selection and was chosen to the ACC postseason all-tournament team. The Seminoles (coached by Leonard Hamilton) finished 29-8 overall and 13-5 (4^th) in ACC play. They defeated Virginia Tech 65-63 and NCAA champ Virginia 69-65 in the conference postseason tournament before falling 73-63 to Duke in the final. They then dispatched Vermont 76-69 and Murray State 90-62 in the opening rounds of the NCAA tournament before losing 72-58 to Gonzaga in the Sweet Sixteen.

        After the season, Kabengele declared for the NBA draft. He was selected 27^th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers (by way of a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Jaylen Hands and a 2020 first-round pick). In March, 2021, Kabengele was traded by the Clippers, along with cash and a second-round pick to the Sacramento Kings. After being waived, he subsequently a series of short-term contracts with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets.

        As of 2021-22, Kagengele earned roughly $4.4-million in the NBA.

Mfiondu Kabengele’s NBA stats at basketballreference.com

KABONGO, CHRISTIAN

6-4 G   (NEW MEXICO STATE 2011-2012 and MORGAN STATE 2013)

        Born in Montreal, Que. Played at Toronto’s Central Commerce and God’s Academy in Dallas, Texas.

        As a freshman in 2011, Kabongo started 14 of 33 games, for an average 25.7 mpg. He hit 97-256 (.379) from the floor, 14-75 (.187) from the arc and 86-128 (.672) from the line, while garnering 96 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 64 fouls (fouling out once), 82 assists, 82 turnovers, 4 blocks, 26 steals and 294 points, for an 8.9 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 16-17 overall and 9-7 (tied 3^rd) in WAC play.

        As a sophomore in 2012, Kabongo started in 10 of the 11 games he played, for an average 29 mpg. He hit 44-117 (.376) from the floor, 10-36 (.278) from the arc and 63-77 (.818) from the line, while garnering 37 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 29 fouls, 38 assists, 46 turnovers, 2 blocks, 14 steals and 161 points, for a 14.6 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 26-10 overall and 10-4 (2^nd) in WAC play. They captured the postseason WAC title by defeating Louisiana Tech 82-57 in the final and them fell 79-66 to Indiana in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament. Kabongo was suspended from the team for giving the finger to UTEP fans. He subsequently left the program and initially transferred to Southern Mississippi, where he was eligible as a junior in 2013 but never played. He later enrolled at Morgan State but did not play in 2013.

        He subsequently declared for the NBA draft, went undrafted and surfaced in the NBA developmental league for the Idaho Stampede.

KABONGO, JONATHAN

6-4 G   (VIRGINIA TECH, 2019-2020)

        From Thornhill Thornlea Secondary, and previously Huntington Prep in West Virginia and Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut.

        As a freshman in 2019, Kabongo played in 21 games, for an average 4.9 mpg. He hit 11-28 (.393) from the floor, 7-22 (.318) from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 12 boards (0.6 rpg), 10 fouls, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 3 steals, 1 block and 31 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Hokies (coached by Buzz Williams) finished 26-9 overall and 12-6 (5^th) in ACC play. After losing 65-63 to Florida in the quarterfinals of the ACC postseason tournament, the Hokies defeated St. Louis 66-52 and Liberty 67-58 in the opening rounds of the NCAA tournament before losing 75-73 to Duke in Sweet Sixteen. After the season, Buzz Williams bailed for Texas A&M and was replaced by Wofford coach Mike Young.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Kabongo received a medical redshirt due to a hip injury. The Hokies (coached by Mike Young) finished 7-13 (tied 10^th) in ACC play and 16-16 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        After the season, Kabongo announced his retirement from basketball, saying that he would complete his degree at Virginia Tech on a medical scholarship.

KABONGO, MYCK

6-2 G   (TEXAS 2012-2013)

        From Toronto, Ont. Ventured to St. Benedict’s (NJ) and then to Findlay Prep in Nevada, where he was chosen a McDonald’s All-American after averaging 17.1 ppg, 6.0 apg and 5.3 rpg as a senior. Committed to Texas in 2010, decommitted and recommitted to the Longhorns.

        Kabongo, who was born in Zaire and lived in South Africa until moving to Toronto at the age of six, once told Basketball Times he would apply for American citizenship if his Canadian citizenship affected perceptions of his capacity to play the point in the NCAA. “If that’s the case, I’ll just apply for my American citizenship. It’s all right. People make fun of me but I’m really not Canadian. I’m African. I’m a citizen of the world.”

        As a freshman in 2012, Kabongo started all 34 games, for an average 30.6 mpg. He hit 92-235 (.391) from the floor, 25-79 (.316) from the arc and 117-172 (.680) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 79 fouls (fouling out once), 176 assists, 102 turnovers, 2 blocks, 44 steals and 326 points, for a 9.6 ppg. The Longhorns, coached by Rick Barnes, finished 20-14 overall and 9-9 (x) in Big 12 play before falling 81-67 to Missouri in the postseason tournament and then losing 65-59 to Cincinnati in the opening/second round of the NCAA tourney after receiving an at-large bid. Kabongo was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Kabongo started all 11 games he played, for an average 27.3 mpg. He hit 46-110 (.418) from the floor, 8-27 (.296) from the arc and 61-77 (.792) from the line, while garnering 55 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 20 fouls (fouling out once), 61 assists, 37 turnovers, 22 steals and 161 points, for a 14.6 ppg. The Longhorns, coached by Rick Barnes, finished 16-18 overall and 7-11 (7th) in Big 12 play. Early in the season, Kabongo was suspended by the NCAA for impermissible benefits in the form of his attendance at a workout with former Texas player Tristan Thompson and Cleveland Cavaliers trainer Jerry Powell. Kabongo apparently did not make full disclosure to the NCAA when asked for information. “Kabongo accepted airfare, personal training instruction and then provided false and misleading information during two separate interviews with university officials,” the NCAA said in a statement. Originally suspended for the season, the penalty was reduced to 23 games, which allowed him to suit up late in the season but he was largely ineffective.

        After the season, Kabongo declared for the NBA draft but went undrafted. After a few stints with various teams in the NBA developmental league, Kabongo signed with a Romanian club team. He subsequently for teams in the Spanish and French pro leagues.

KAHN, ASHTON

6-1 G   (CANISIUS, 2011)

        From Scarborough and Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, where he averaged 10 ppg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2011, Kahn played in 11 games, for a total 58 minutes. He hit 5-11 (.455) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 7 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg, 8 assists, 4 steals, 6 turnovers, 7 fouls and 15 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Griffins, coached by Tom Parrotta, finished 15-15 overall and 9-9 (6^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        After the season, Kahn transferred to NCAA Division II Tiffin University.

KAJAMI-KEANE, KAZA

6-1 G   (ILLINOIS STATE 2013 and CLEVELAND STATE, 2015)

        From Ajax Pickering High and subsequently, Christian Faith Centre Academy in Florida, where he averaged 18 ppg and 11 apg as senior. Played for the U19 junior team in 2013 which finished 6^th at the Worlds.

        As a freshman in 2013, Keane started 10 of the 31 games he played, for an average 18.4 mpg. He hit 32-92 (.348) from the floor, 8-30 (.267) from the arc and 11-23 (.478) from the line, while garnering 66 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2-1 rpg), 69 fouls, 99 assists, 58 turnovers, 2 blocks, 16 steals and 83 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Redbirds, coached by Dan Muller, finished 18-15 overall and 8-10 (6th) in Missouri Valley play.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Keane played in all 34 games, for an average 12 mpg. He hit 24-78 (.308) from the floor, 8-26 (.308) from the arc and 24-45 (.533) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 54 fouls (fouling out once), 61 assists, 56 turnovers, 1 block, 10 steals and 80 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Redbirds, coached by Dan Muller, finished 18-16 overall and 9-9 (tied 4^th) in Missouri Valley play. They lost 53-48 to Missouri State in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. Invited to the College Basketball Invitational, they defeated Morehead State 77-67 and Texas A&M 62-55 before losing 61-49 to Siena in the semi-finals.

        After the season, Keane transferred to Cleveland State.

        As a junior in 2015, Keane started 20 of the 34 games he played, for an average xx mpg. He hit 55-134 (.410) from the floor, 12-44 (.273) from the arc and 26-44 (.591) from the line, while garnering 65 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 61 fouls, 73 assists, 28 turnovers, 2.6 asst/to ratio, 34 steals, 1 block and 148 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 19-15 overall and 11-5 (tied 3^rd) in Horizon League play. They defeated Western Michigan 86-57 in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament before losing 80-77 to the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

        After the season, Keane transferred to Carleton University, where he had fourth-year eligibility in 2016.

KALAMBAY, ENOCH

6-6 G   (WESTERN KENTUCKY, 2024-

        From Gatineau, Que. and Orangeville Prep in Mono, Ont., and Indian Hills CC, where he averaged 12.8 ppg, 2.8 apg and 6.6 rpg as a sophomore and was named to the NJCAA all-tournament team. Toiled for the U-19 Canadian team in 2021.     

        As a junior in 2024, Kalambay started 8 of 34 games, playing an average 18.3 mpg. He hit 78-157 (.497) from the floor, 4-18 (.222) from the arc and 50-75 (.667) from the line, while garnering 157 boards, including 38 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 53 fouls, 40 assists, 43 turnovers, 15 steals, 7 blocks and 210 points, for a 6.2 ppg. The Hilltoppers (coached by Hank Plona, who was at the helm of Indian Hills, while Kalambay was in junior college) finished 22-12 overall and 8-8 (3^rd) in Conference USA play. They defeated New Mexico State 89-69, Middle Tennessee 85-54 and U.T.E.P. 78-71 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As

KAMAKA, O’NEAL

6-5 F (ST. MARY’S-CAL 1998-99)

        From Toronto, Ont. Played for Champlain College.

As a junior in 1998, Kamaka started 3 of the 19 games he played, for an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 37-85 (.435) from the floor, 6-19 (.316) from the arc and 13-19 (.684) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 15 assists (0.8 apg), 19 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 9 steals 90.5 spg), 6 blocks (0.3 bpg), 32 fouls (fouling out once) and 93 points, for a 4.9 ppg (and a game-high 14). The Gaels, coached by Dave Bolwinkel, finished 12-15 overall and 7-7 (tied 4th) in West Coast play.

As a senior in 1999, Kamaka started 1 of 28 games, for an average 11.8 mpg. He hit 44-98 (.449) from the floor, 3-12 (.250) from the arc and 16-25 (.640) from the line, while garnering 60 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 22 assists (0.8 apg), 21 turnovers (0.8 apg), 10 steals (0.4 spg), 4 blocks (0.1 bpg), 28 fouls and 107 points, for a 3.8 ppg (and a game-high 11). The Gaels, coached by Dave Bolwinkel, finished 13-18 overall and 5-9 (6th) in West Coast play. As the 15^th-seeded in south regional, they fell 87-69 to Marquette in the opening round of the NCAA draw.

KAMBA, MATHIEU

6-5 G   (CENTRAL ARKANSAS, 2015-2018)

        From Calgary Bishop McNally.

        As a freshman in 2015, Kamba started in 13 of 29 games, playing an average 26.8 mpg. He hit 76-160 (.475) from the floor, 1-10 from the arc and 77-131 (.588) from the line, while garnering 129 boards, including 44 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg, 79 fouls (fouling out twice),46 assists, 69 turnovers, 15 blocks, 19 steals and 230 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Bears, coached by Russ Pennell, finished 2-17 overall and 2-16 (13^th) in Southland play.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Kamba started 17 of 28 games, playing an average 25.6 mpg. He hit 118-202 (.584) from the floor, 2-8 from the arc and 55-105 (.524) from the line, while garnering 151 boards, including 61 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg, 68 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 36 assists, 63 turnovers, 20 blocks, 16 steals and 293 points, for a 10.5 ppg. The Bears, coached by Russ Pennell, finished 7-21 overall and 6-12 (tied 9^th) in Southland play.

        As a junior in 2017, Kamba started 31 games, playing an average 31.2 mpg. He hit 160-303 (.528) from the floor, 7-19 (.368) from the arc and 96-162 (.593) from the line, while garnering 207 boards, including 87 on the offensive glass and a 6.7 rpg, 88 fouls, 54 assists, 67 turnovers (1.7 asst/to ratio), 25 steals, 15 blocks and 423 points, for a 13.6 ppg. The Bears, coached by Russ Pennell, finished 8-24 overall and 7-11 (tied 8^th) in Southland play.

        As a senior in 2018, Kamba started in 34 of 35 games, playing an average 30.3 mpg. He hit 171-330 (.518) from the floor, 29-81 (.358) from the arc and 113-172 (.657) from the line, while garnering 214 boards (including 70 on the offensive glass and a 6.1 rpg), 81 fouls, 80 assists (2.3 apg), 80 turnovers, 39 steals, 35 blocks and 484 points, for a 13.8 ppg. The Bears, coached by Russ Pennell, finished 18-17 overall and 10-8 (7^th) in Southland play. They defeated Seattle 92-90 in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational before falling 80-59 to Jacksonville State in the second round.

KAMBOLA, JEAN-PAUL

6-10 F  (MARSHALL, 2011-2015)

        From Toronto, Ont. Spent his senior year at St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, N.J.

Kambola redshirted as a freshman in 2011. The Thundering Herd, coached by Tom Herrion, finished 22-12 overall and 9-7 (5^th) in Conference USA play.

As a redshirt freshman in 2012, Kambola appeared in 9 games, for an average 1.4 mpg. He hit 1-3 from the floor, while garnering 2 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and 0.2 rpg), 1 turnover and 2 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Thundering Herd, coached by Tom Herrion, finished 21-14 overall and 9-7 (5th) in Conference USA play before losing 86-78 to Middle Tennessee in the opening round of the NIT.

As a sophomore in 2013, Kambola appeared in 11 games, for an average 3.5 mpg. He hit 3-5 from the floor and 2-8 from the line, while garnering 9 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 5 fouls, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 8 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Thundering Herd, coached by Tom Herrion, finished 13-19 overall and 6-10 (tied 9^th) in Conference USA play.

As a junior in 2014, Kambola was ruled ineligible and forced to sit out the season. The Thundering Herd, coached by Tom Herrion, finished 11-22 overall and 4-12 (tied 14^th) in Conference USA play.

As a junior in 2015, Kambola started 15 of the 29 games he played, for an average 16.5 mpg. He hit 78-142 (.549) from the floor, 11-45 (.244) from the arc and 25-36 (.694) from the line, while garnering 125 boards, including 50 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 54 fouls (fouling out once), 5 assists, 30 turnovers, 28 blocks, 8 steals and 192 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Thundering Herd, coached by Dan D’Antoni, finished 11-21 overall and 4-10 (tied 11^th) in Conference USA play.

After the season, Kambola transferred to Ryerson.

KANGU, KEVIN

6-4 G   (OAKLAND, 2020-2021)

        From Burlington, Ont., John Carroll HS in Baltimore, Maryland, Midland College in Texas, and Vincennes JC in Indiana, where he averaged 8.1 ppg, 2.6 apg and 2.6 rpg as a sophomore while the school won the NJCAA title.

        As a junior in 2020, Kangu started 18 of 33 games, for an average 24.2 mpg. He hit 54-169 (.320) from the floor, 20-80 from the arc and 41-62 (.672) from the line, while garnering 76 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 57 fouls, 114 assists, 66 turnovers, 24 steals, 8 blocks and 169 points, for a 5.1 ppg. The Golden Grizzlies (coached by Greg Kampe) finished 8-10 (6th) in Horizon League play and 14-19 overall. They lost 78-63 to Green Bay in the second round of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a senior in 2021, Kangu started 1 of 30 games, playing an average 12.3 mpg. He hit 27-96 (.281) from the floor, 21-64 (.328) from the arc and 10-10 from the line, while garnering 28 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 29 fouls, 14 turnovers, 23 steals, 1 block and 85 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Golden Grizzlies (coached by Greg Kampe) finished 12-18 overall and 10-10 (5^th) in Horizon League play. They defeated Youngstown State 87-83 in overtime and Northern Kentucky 69-58 before losing 80-69 to Cleveland State in the conference postseason tournament final.

KAPETANOVIC, OGGIE

6-10 C (BROWN 1997-98 and PENNSYLVANIA 2000)

        Played for Ashbury College HS in Rockcliffe, Ont.

        As a freshman in 1997, Kapetanovic started 9 of the 25 games he played, for an average 11.5 mpg. He hit 27-78 (.346) from the floor, 3-12 (.250) from the arc and 12-22 (.545) from the line, while garnering 45 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 6 assists (0.2 apg), 25 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 7 steals (0.3 spg), 4 blocks (0.2 bpg), 36 fouls (fouling out once) and 69 points, for a 2.8 ppg (and a game-high 11 against Dartmouth). “He’s a kid who’s very talented,” said coach Frank Dobbs. “He can score inside, but I’m hoping he’ll be able to step away from the basket and score. He has what I call ‘live feet’. He moves very well for his size. If we get him out on the break, that can make a difference.” The Bruins finished 4-22 overall and 3-11 (tied 6th) in Ivy League play

        As a sophomore in 1998, Kapetanovic started 20 of 26 games, playing an average 20.4 mpg. He hit 67-151 (.444) from the floor, 5-11 (.455) from the arc and 41-58 (.707) from the line, while garnering 103 boards (including 30 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 15 assists (0.6 apg), 33 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 6 steals (0.2 spg), 4 blocks (0.2 bpg), 65 fouls (fouling out once) and 180 points, for a 6.9 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Bruins, coached by Frank Dobbs, finished 6-20 overall and 3-11 (8th) in Ivy League play.

        Following the season, transferred to Pennsylvania, where he was eligible as a junior in 2000.

        As a junior in 2000, Kapetanovic started 1 of 29 games, for an average 12.9 mpg. He hit 45-101 (.446) from the floor, 3-18 (.167) from the arc and 19-37 (.514) from the line, while garnering 76 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 15 assists (0.5 apg), 29 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 2 steals 90.1 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 49 fouls and 112 points, for a 3.9 ppg (and a game-high 12). The Quakers, coached by Frank Dunphy went undefeated at 14-0 in Ivy League play and 21-8 overall. They fell 68-58 to Illinois in the opening round of the NCAA draw.

        Kapetanovic graduated after the season and opted not to use his final year of eligibility, choosing to play pro ball in Europe.

KAPETANOVIC, VIGOR

6-11 C (PENNSYLVANIA 1995-97)

        Played for Ashbury College in Rockcliffe, Ont.

        As a freshman in 1995, Kapetanovic played in 17 games. He hit 8-18 (.444) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 2-3 from the line, while garnering 13 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 10 fouls, 1 assist, 4 blocks, 4 turnovers, 1 steal and 18 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Quakers, coached by Fran Dunphy finished the season 22-6 overall and 14-0 (1^st) in Ivy play, winning their third straight Ivy title before taking Alabama into overtime and losing 91-85 in the first round of the NCAA tourney.

        As a sophomore in 1996, Kapetanovic started 2 of the 6 games he played, for an average 11.7 mpg. He hit 2-9 (.222) from the floor and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 10 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 8 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 2 steals and 5 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Quakers, coached by Fran Dunphy, finished 17-10 overall and 12-2 (2^nd) in Ivy League play. Academic difficulties forced him to leave team.

        Kapetanovic sat out the season in 1997 because of a stress fracture in his right foot. The Quakers, coached by Fran Dunphy, finished 12-14 overall and 8-6 (4^th) in Ivy League play. He never again suited up for the Quakers.      

KAPELAN, DIEGO

6-2 G   (McNEESE STATE 2008-2010)

        Born in Bihac, Bosnia. Played at Vancouver King George Secondary. Joined McNeese State as a soph in 2008. Kapelan bumped into a relation of Dave Dumars, Joe Dumar’s older brother who was an assistant at McNeese. “One of (Dumar’s) cousins lives in Vancouver,” said Kapelan. “I was done playing high school and I would play with him at the local rec centres and one day we were on the bus going to a men’s league game and he just asked me what my plans were for the next year. He said he couldn’t guarantee anything, but that they would look at my tape.”
        As a sophomore in 2008, Kapelan started 1 of 29 games, for an average 17.5 mpg. He hit 72-206 (.350) from the floor, 53-151 (.351) from the arc and 16-23 (.696) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and 1.8 rpg), 27 fouls, 13 assists, 25 turnovers, 3 blocks, 14 steals and 213 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Dave Simmons, finished 13-16 overall and 7-9 (4th, East division) in Southland play.

        As a junior in 2009, Kapelan started 18 of 29 games, for an average 26.4 mpg. He hit 113-314 (.360) from the floor, 70-202 (.347) from the arc and 42-51 (.824) from the line, while garnering 83 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 34 fouls, 20 assists, 21 turnovers, 17 steals and 338 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Dave Simmons, finished 11-18 overall and 5-11 (4th, East division) in Southland play.

        As a senior in 2010, Kapelan started all 30 games, playing an average 27 mpg. He hit 122-330 (.370) from the floor, 86-214 (.402) from the arc and 48-55 (.873) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 44 fouls, 35 assists, 41 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.85), 14 steals and 378 points, for a 12.6 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Dave Simmons, finished 10-20 overall and 5-11 (tied 4th, East division) in Southland play. “Just being from Canada, you don’t expect things to happen this fast,” Kapelan said. “But being this far away from home, I was able to fit right in. We’re like a big family and everyone has made me feel so comfortable.”

KAPUTO, NELSON

6-0 G   (ST. BONAVENTURE, 2016-2019)

        From Toronto St. Michael’s, where he led his squad to a pair of OFSAA titles, while averaging 18.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 7.2 apg as a senior. Toiled on the U17 Canadian team at the 2014 FIBA Worlds.

        As a freshman in 2016, Kaputo started one of the 30 games he played, for an average 16.7 mpg. He hit 44-131 (.336) from the floor, 35-98 (.357) from the arc and 9-11 (.818) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and 1.7 rpg, 45 fouls (fouling out once), 55 assists, 31 turnovers, 29 steals and 132 points, for a 4.4 rpg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 22-9 overall and 14-4 (tied 1^st) in Atlantic 10 play. They lost in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals and then fell 79-75 to Wagner in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a sophomore in 2017, Kaputo started 2 of the 21 games he played, for an average 8.7 mpg. He hit 11-29 (.379) from the floor, 10-23 (.435) from the arc and 10-13 (.769) from the line, while garnering 6 boards, for a 0.3 rpg, 21 fouls, 17 assists, 12 turnovers, 3 steals and 42 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 20-12 overall and 11-7 (5^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a junior in 2018, Kaputo started 6 of the 33 games he played, for an average 10.2 mpg. He hit 35-84 (.417) from the floor, 19-57 (.333) from the arc and 19-21 (.905) from the line, while garnering 21 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 26 fouls, 35 assists, 15 turnovers, 17 steals and 108 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 26-8 overall and 14-4 (2^nd) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated U.C.L.A. 65-58 in the first-four play-in game and then fell 77-62 to Florida in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2019, Kaputo started 5 of 31 games, playing an average 20.2 mpg. He hit 63-163 (.387) from the floor, 36-101 (.356) from the arc and 15-18 (.833) from the line, while garnering 66 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 48 fouls, 43 assists, 35 turnovers, 18 steals and 177 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 18-16 overall and 12-6 (4^th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated George Mason 68-57 and Rhode Island 68-51 before losing 55-53 to St. Louis in the conference’s postseason tournament final.

KARANGWA, PROSPER

6-7 G (SIENA 2000-2003)

        Averaged 20.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 5.0 apg for Dawson College and was chosen the Quebec community college player of the year. Dubbed “Half-A-Penny” by Montreal media for his ability to do Penny Hardaway type things with the ball. Born in Bujumbura, Burundi, Karangwa emigrated to Montreal at the age of nine.

        As a freshman in 2000, Karangwa played in 32 games for 275 minutes. He hit 49-104 (.471) from the floor, 14-31 (.452) from the arc and 12-26 (.462) from the line, while garnering 42 boards (1.3 rpg), 34 assists, 6 blocks, 54 turnovers, 19 steals and 124 points, for a ppg of 3.9. Riddled by injuries all season. The Saints finished 24-9 overall and (15-3 (tied 1st) in Metro Atlantic play. They defeated Massachusetts 66-65 in the opening round of the NIT and then lost 105-103 to Penn State. The Saints were coached by Paul Hewitt, who resigned after the season and took the head coaching job at Georgia Tech. Hewitt was replaced by Louis Orr, who expected Karangwa to play a major role. “He’s smooth, can handle the ball and score in a lot of ways,” said Orr.

        As a sophomore in 2001, Karangwa started 3 of 31 games, playing an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 91-209 (.435) from the floor, 18-56 (.321) from the arc and 43-60 (.717) from the line, while garnering 73 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 47 assists (1.5 apg), 47 turnovers (1.5 tpg), 37 steals (1.2 spg), 14 blocks (0.5 bpg), 60 fouls (fouling out once) and 243 points, for a 7.8 ppg (and a game high 21). The Saints, coached by Louis Orr, finished 20-11 overall and 12-6 (tied 1st) in Metro Atlantic play. After the season, Orr bailed for Seton Hall and was replaced by Rob Lanier. Karangwa played on Canadian national team in the summer, including COPABA qualifying tourney. “He really distinguished himself as a guy who wants to take that next step and take advantage of the enormous talent that he possesses,” Lanier said going into 2002 campaign.

        As a junior in 2002, Karangwa started 23 of 34 games, playing an average 26.9 mpg. He hit 126-292 (.432) from the floor, 33-106 (.311) from the arc, and 92-113 (.814) from the line, while garnering 125 boards (including 33 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 102 fouls (fouling out five times), 104 assists, 91 turnovers, 25 blocks, 41 steals and 377 points, for a ppg of 11.1. The Saints, coached by Rob Lanier, which finished 18-19 overall and 9-9 (7th) in Metro Atlantic play before capturing the postseason tournament and losing 85-70 to national champion Maryland in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. “I think he’s got the best collection of basketball IQ and instincts, skill level and athleticism that I have ever seen,” said Lanier. “Those three things that he has going for him are what separates him. … He’s very confident in his ability how, but I just think that he can take it a step further and have a greater impact. There’s not a basketball skill that he can’t perform.”

        As a senior in 2003, Karangwa started 32 of 32 games, playing an average 34.5 mpg. He hit 169-418 (.404) from the floor, 47-147 (.320) from the arc and 145-171 (.848) from the line, while garnering 205 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 6.4 rpg), 78 fouls (fouling out twice), 158 assists, 122 turnovers, 10 blocks, 38 steals and 530 points, for a ppg of 16.6. He earned all-conference laurels. The Saints, coached by Rob Lanier, finished 21-11 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Metro Atlantic play. They defeated Villanova 74-59 and Western Michigan 68-62 in the opening rounds of the NIT before losing 80-71 to Alabama-Birmingham.

KARNIK, JAMES

6-9 C   (LEHIGH, 2018-2020 and BOSTON COLLEGE, 2021)

        From Surrey, B.C. and Orangeville Prep in Mono, Ontario, where he averaged 15 ppg and 13 rpg as a senior and helped lead the team to an OSBA title. Played on the U17 national team that toured Europe in 2017.

        As a freshman in 2018, Karnik started 29 of 30 games, playing an average 23.2 mpg. He hit 85-183 (.464) from the floor and 43-68 (.632) from the line, while garnering 196 boards (including 71 on the offensive glass and a 6.5 rpg), 102 fouls, 15 assists, 42 turnovers, 14 steals, 9 blocks and 213 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed) finished 16-14 overall and 11-7 (tied 3^rd) in Patriot League play.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Karnik started all 31 games, playing an average 22.5 mpg. He hit 113-191 (.592) from the floor and 61-92 (.663) from the line, while garnering 188 boards (including 50 on the offensive glass and a 6.1 rpg), 94 fouls, 12 assists, 46 turnovers, 6 steals, 16 blocks and 287 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed) finished 20-11 overall and 12-6 (3^rd) in Patriot League play.

        As a junior in 2020, Karnik started 18 of the 22 games he played (missing 10 because of an ankle injury), for an average 28.9 mpg. He hit 119-208 (.572) from the floor, 0-9 from the arc and 30-52 (.577) from the line, while garnering 159 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 7.2 rpg), 68 fouls, 21 assists, 45 turnovers, 22 steals, 21 blocks and 268 points, for a 12.2 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed) finished 7-11 (tied 8^th) in Patriot League play and 11-21 overall. They defeated 78-75 in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament before losing 83-70 to Colgate in the quarterfinals.

        After the season, Karnik left the program and transferred to Boston College, where he was eligible as a graduate transfer senior in 2021.

        As a senior in 2021, Karnik started 4 of the 14 games he played, for an average 20.3 mpg. He hit 36-82 (.439) from the floor, 4-15 (.267) from the arc and 19-25 (.760) from the line, while garnering 75 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 31 fouls, 9 assists, 17 turnovers, 7 steals, 8 blocks and 95 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Eagles (coached by Earl Grant) finished 4-16 overall and 2-11 (15^th) in Atlantic Coast Conference play.

        As a senior (by way of covid protocols) in 2022, Karnik started 31 of 33 games, playing an average 23.0 mpg. He hit 130-233 (.558) from the floor, 10-38 (.263) from the arc and 52-71 (.732) from the line, while garnering 178 boards, including 70 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg, 83 fouls, 25 assists, 39 turnovers, 19 steals, 10 blocks and 322 points, for a 9.8 ppg. The Eagles (coached by Earl Grant) finished 13-20 overall and 6-14 (tied 11^th) in ACC play. They defeated Pittsburgh 66-64 and Wake Forest 82-77 before losing 71-69 to Miami-FLA in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

KARPIS, JOHN

6-9 C   (SYRACUSE 1983-84)

        Averaged 21.0 ppg and 15 rpg for Burnham Thorpe HS in Toronto. Recruited to team that featured Leo Rautins. Known as good rebounder and leaper who can run the floor well, yet be rugged inside. “Normal improvement and he’s a legit student,” said the B-C Scouting Service.

        As a freshman in 1983, Karpis played in 10 games for an average 5.4 mpg. He hit 6-9 from the floor and 9-15 (.600) from the line, while garnering 19 boards (1.9 rpg), 12 fouls, 3 turnovers, 2 steals and 21 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Orangemen, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 21-10 overall and 9-7 (tied 5th) in the Big East. Sixth-seeded in the NCAA Eastern regional, they defeated Morehead State 74-59 before losing to Ohio State 79-74.

        As a sophomore in 1984, Karpis played in 8 games, for an average 6.1 mpg. He hit 2-8 from the floor and 6-10 from the line, while garnering 15 boards (1.9 rpg), 6 fouls, 1 assist, 8 turnovers, 1 block and 10 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Orangemen, coached by Jim Boeheim, 23-9 overall and 12-4 (tied 2nd in the Big East under Boeheim. They defeated Virginia Commonwealth 78-63 in the opening round of the NCAA Tourney before falling to Virginia 63-55. After the season, Karpis transfer to Boston University.

        After the season, Karpis announced that he was transferring to Boston University. But he never played for the Terriers and later surfaced at the University of Toronto.

KARREN, TOM

6-2 F   (BRIGHAM YOUNG 1952-1954)

        From Magrath, Alberta.

        As a sophomore in 1952, Karren played in 24 games, despite being hampered early in the season by an ankle injury. He hit 83-267 (.319) from the floor and 14-40 (.350) from the line, while garnering 115 boards, 18 assists, 46 fouls and 180 points, for a 7.5 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Stan Watts, finished 14-10 overall and 9-5 (tied 2^nd) in Skyline play.

        As a junior in 1953, Karren played in 29 games. He hit 58-x (.330) from the floor and 16-x (.430) from the line, while garnering 106 boards, 26 fouls and 132 points, for a 4.6 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Stan Watts, finished 22-8 overall and 11-3 (2^nd) in Skyline play.

        As a senior in 1954, Karren played in 26 games. He hit 124-x (.320) from the floor, and 47-x (.440) from the line, while garnering 179 boards, 53 fouls (fouling out once) and 295 points, for an 11.3 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Stan Watts finished 18-11 overall and 9-5 (3^rd) in Skyline play before losing 81-68 to St. Francis in the opening round of the NIT.

KASAMBA, KABANGU TSHINGA

6-5 F   (CHICAGO STATE 2009-2010)

        From St. Catharines St. Francis, where he averaged 25 ppg, 10 rpg, 6 apg and 2 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2009, Kasamba started 5 of 27 games, for an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 16-38 (.421) from the floor, 2-15 (.133) from the arc and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and 1.9 rpg), 29 fouls, 11 assists, 19 turnovers, 5 blocks, 15 steals and 48 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Benjy Taylor, finished 19-13 overall playing an independent schedule.

        As a sophomore in 2010, Kasamba started 27 of 32 games, playing an average 22.9 mpg. He hit 80-26 (.354) from the floor, 26-95 (.274) from the arc and 32-41 (.780) from the line, while garnering 103 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 63 fouls (fouling out twice), 26 assists, 55 turnovers, 4 blocks, 36 steals and 218 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Benjy Taylor, finished 9-23 overall and 4-8 (tied 5th) in Great West Conference play. After the season, Taylor is fired and replaced by Tracy Dildy.

        Kasamba transferred to Brock.

KASONGO, RAY

6-8 F   (TENNESSEE, 2016, and IOWA STATE, 2017)

        From Toronto and Phase One Academy. Kasongo signed with the University of Oregon but wasn’t admitted and signed at the College of Southern Idaho JC, where he averaged 6.0 ppt, 4.9 rpg and 2.2 bpg as a freshman. He subsequently signed with Tennessee, enrolling as a sophomore.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Kasongo played in 22 games, for an average 5.5 mpg. He hit 12-23 (.522) from the floor and 7-11 (.636) from the line, while garnering 32 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg, 26 fouls, 1 assist, 6 turnovers, 7 blocks, 1 steal and 31 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Volunteers, coached by Rick Barnes, finished 15-19 overall and 6-12 (12^th) in SEC play.

        After the season, Kasongo transferred to Iowa State. After the 20-17 season, he was essentially nudged off the team by Cyclones coach Steve Prohm, who was looking to make room on his roster for Princeton graduate transfer Hans Brace. The Cyclones (coached by Steve Prohm) finished 24-11 overall and 12-6 (tied 2nd) in Big 12 play. They captured the big 12 postseason title by defeating West Virginia 80-74, then defeated Nevada 84-73 in the second round of the NCAA tournament before losing 80-76 to Purdue in the round of 32.

        Kasongo left the program and enrolled at McMaster.

KEANE, MARTIN

6-8 C-F (OKLAHOMA 1991 and WASHINGTON 1993)

        Born in Jamaica, the son of Leroy Keane, a member of the Jamaican track team who was an All-American at the University of Nebraska.

        Played HS ball in Toronto. Proceeded to enter U.S. junior college ranks, enrolling at Northeast Nebraska CC in Norfolk, Neb.. Recorded a career-high 37 points and 22 rebounds in one game during his sophomore season and twice earned all-region and all-conference JC selection, Rated the sixth best junior college forward in the national by National Recruiters Cage Letter, Keane connected on .560 from the floor and .680 from the line during his junior college career. Heavily recruited out of junior college, he chose Oklahoma over SMU, Texas Tech, TCU, Wake Forest, Washington, Washington State and St. John’s.

        A projected immediate starter, Keane survived only one year with Billy Tubbs’ Sooner squad. He started 4 of 30 games, playing an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 49-105 (.467) from the floor and 51-77 (.662) from the line, while garnering 129 boards, including 58 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out once), 34 blocks, 22 steals, 8 assists and 149 points, for a 5.0 ppg. After Oklahoma (20-15) was eliminated from the Big Eight tournament, Keane and teammate KeKe Hicks fled to Hick’s hometown of Atlanta and missed the announcement that the Sooners had secured an NIT bid (16-14 before NIT). Tubbs booted them off the team, so Keane did not participate in the Sooners run to the NIT final, defeating Tulsa 111-86, Cincinnati 89-81, Providence 83-74 and Colorado 88-78 before losing 78-72 to Stanford. The Sooners finished 20-15 overall and 5-9 (6^th) in Big 8 play.

        Transferred to Washington for his final season. Spent the summer of 1992 playing for the Canadian National Team.

As a senior in 1993, Keane started 11 of 26 games, for a total 487 minutes. He hit 60-133 (.451) from the floor and 43-67 (.642) from the line, while garnering 120 boards, including 48 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 52 fouls, 17 assists, 40 turnovers, 22 blocks, 20 steals and 163 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Lynn Nance, finished 13-14 overall and 7-11 (8th) in Pacific-10 Conference play. Nance fired after season and replaced by Bob Bender.

        Keane later played professionally in 1997-98 for Melilla Baloncesto in Spain, for the Continental Basketball Association’s Quad City Thunder in 1998-99, for Avitos Giessen of Germany in 2001 and for AB Castellon in Spain in 2004. In the summer of 2004, he also played for the Ontario Bandits of the Ontario Professional Basketball League.

KELSEY, HOWARD

    (OKLAHOMA STATE 1977-1978)

        Played at Vancouver Point Grey Secondary, where he earned tournament MVP in the 1975 British Columbia championships for a fifth-place unit.

        As a freshman in 1977, Kelsey played in 13 games. He hit 15-45 from the floor and 4-4 from the line, while garnering 14 boards (1.1 rpg), 5 assists, 13 fouls (fouling out once) and 34 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Guy Strong, finished 10-17 overall an d4-10 (7^th) in Big 8 play.

As a sophomore in 1978, Kelsey started 4 of the 7 games he played. He hit 19-45 (.422) from the floor and 15-20 from the line, while garnering 3 boards (0.4 rpg), 7 fouls, 8 assists and 53 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Jim Killingsworth finished 10-16 overall and 4-10 (6^th) in Big 8 play.

After the season, Kelsey walked on at NCAA Division 3 Principia College in Illinois.

Kelsey subsequently toiled for both the junior and senior national teams for over a decade, including starting for the 1983 FISU gold medal unit in Edmonton that defeated an American team featuring Charles Barkley and Karl Malone, as well as in the 1984 Olympics in which Canada finished fourth.

KENDALL, LEVON

6-9 F   (PITTSBURGH 2003-2007)

        From Vancouver Kitsilano, where he averaged 23.3 ppg, 12.0 rpg and 2.0 apg as a senior. Led Kitsilano to two provincial titles. Said to be thin but to have a good mid-range jumper. A member of the Canadian junior national team than competed in Venezuela.

Panthers coach Ben Howland redshirted Kendall as a freshman in 2003 to build up muscle. The Panthers finish 28-5 overall and 13-3 (1st-West) in Big East play. In the NCAA tourney, they defeat Wagner 87-61, Indiana 74-52 before losing 77-74 to Marquette in the Midwest regional semi-final. After the season, Howland bolts for U.C.L.A. and is replaced by assistant Jamie Dixon.

        As a freshman in 2004, Kendall played in 14 games, for an average 5.6 mpg. He hit 6-22 (.273) from the floor, 1-8 (.125) from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 11 fouls, 7 assists (0.5 apg), 7 turnovers (0.5 rpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.00), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 2 steals (0.2 spg) and 15 points, for a ppg of 1.1. The Panthers, coached by Jamie Dixon, finished 31-5 overall and 13-3 (1st) in Big East play. They’re seeded third in the East Rutherford regional and defeat Central Florida 53-44 and Wisconsin 59-55 before losing 63-51 to Oklahoma State in the Sweet Sixteen.

        As a sophomore in 2005, Kendall started 8 of the 22 games he played, toiling an average 13.9 mpg. He hit 27-59 (.458) from the floor, 10-28 (.357) from the arc and 12-18 from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 39 fouls, 9 assists (0.4 apg), 14 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.64), 10 blocks (0.5 bpg), 9 steals (0.4 spg) and 76 points, for a ppg of 2.5. The Panthers, coached by Jamie Dixon, finished 20-9 overall and 10-6 (5th) in Big East play before losing 79-71 to Pacific in the opening round of the NCAA.

        As a junior in 2006, Kendall started 30 of 32 games, playing an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 82-166 (.494) from the floor, 4-26 (.154) from the arc and 56-78 (.718) from the line, while garnering 173 boards (including 72 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 96 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 50 assists (1.6 apg), 36 turnovers (1.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.39), 24 steals (0.8 spg), 34 blocks (1.1 bpg) and 224 points, for a ppg of 7.0. The Panthers, coached by Jamie Dixon, finished 25-8 overall and 10-6 (tied 4th) in Big East play. They defeated Kent State 79-64 in the opening round of the NCAA before losing 72-66 to Bradley.

        As a senior in 2007, Kendall started 37 of 37 games, playing an average 26.0 mpg. He hit 79-173 (.457) from the floor, 5-18 (.278) from the arc and 49-66 (.742) from the line, while garnering 204 boards (including 83 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg), 109 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 69 assists (1.64 apg), 42 turnovers (1.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.64), 29 blocks (0.8 bpg), 28 steals (0.8 spg) and 212 points, for a ppg of 5.7. The Panthers, coached by Jamie Dixon, finished 29-8 overall and 12-4 (tied 2nd) in Big East play. They defeated Wright State 79-58 and Virginia Commonwealth 84-79 in NCAA play before losing 64-55 to UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen.

KENYON, BRANDON

6-10 C  (IUPUI, 2019-2020)

        From Caledonia, Ont., and Rock School in Florida before playing a postgraduate season at RISE Prep in Hamilton.

        As a freshman in 2019, Kenyon played in 7 games, for an average 6.0 ppg. He hit 6-16 (.375) from the floor, 0-4 from the arc and 6-9 (.667) from the line, while garnering 8 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 6 fouls (fouling out once), 1 assist, 1 turnover, 2 blocks, 2 steals and 18 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Jaguars (coached by Jason Gardner) finished 16-17 overall and 8-10 (tied 6^th) in Horizon League play. After the season, Gardner resigned after being arrested for drunk driving and replaced on an interim basis by Byron Rimm II.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Kenyon started 6 of the 17 games he played, for an average 7.6 mpg. He hit 11-29 (.379) from the floor, 2-11 (.182) from the arc and 8-11 (.727) from the line, while garnering 17 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 24 fouls, 2 assists, 7 turnovers, 1 block, 2 steals and 32 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Jaguars (coached by Byron Rimm II) finished 3-15 (10th) in Horizon League play and 7-25 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        After the season, Kenyon left the program and transferred to McMaster.

KEPKAY, TYLER

6-0 G   (UTAH 2008-2009)

        From Vancouver Handsworth, where he averaged 31 ppg, 8 apg, 5 rpg and 3 spg as a senior. Toiled two years at Eastern Utah Junior College, where he led the NJCAA in scoring with 27.9 ppg.

        As a junior in 2008, Kepkay started in 26 of 33 games, playing an average 26.1 mpg. He hit 82-204 (.402) from the floor, 39-95 (.402) from the arc and 43-51 (.843) from the line, while garnering 104 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 59 fouls (fouling out once), 68 assists, 68 turnovers, 29 steals and 246 points, for a 7.5 ppg. The Utes, coached by Jim Boylen, finished 18-15 overall and 7-9 (6th) in Mountain West play. They defeated UTEP 81-69 in the inaugural College Basketball Invitational Tournament before falling 69-60 to eventual champ Tulsa.

        As a senior in 2009, Kepkay played in 34 games, starting none, for an average 30.5 mpg. He hit 117-286 (.409) from the floor, 46-133 (.346) from the arc and 7-184 (.845) from the line, while garnering 84 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and 2.5 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out once), 38 assists, 55 turnovers, 17 steals and 351 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Utes, coached by Jim Boylen finished 24-10 overall and 12-4 (tied 1st) in Mountain West play. They lost 84-71 to Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

KHAN, ASHTON

6-1 G   (CANISIUS, 2011)

        From Scarborough Blessed Mother Theresa in Ontario, and subsequently, Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he averaged 10 ppg, 6 apg and 5 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2011, Khan played in 15 games, for an average 3.9 mpg. He hit 5-12 (.417) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 7 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 7 fouls, 8 assists, 6 turnovers, 4 steals and 15 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Griffins, coached by Tom Parrotta, finished 15-15 overall and 9-9 (6th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        After the season, Khan transferred to Kilgore JC in Texas.

KIAPWAY, FRANCIS

6-1 G   (BALL STATE 2015-2018)

        From Hamilton St. Thomas More, where he helped lead the Knights to an OFSAA silver medal.

        As a freshman in 2015, started 20 of the 28 games he played, for an average 26.2 mpg. He hit 60-161 (.373) from the floor, 50-126 (.397) from the arc and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 45 fouls, 29 assists, 27 turnovers, 11 steals and 184 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by James Whitford, finished 7-23 overall and 2-16 (6^th, West division) of Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Kiapway started 32 of 35 games, playing an average 26.9 mpg. He hit 96-223 (.430) from the floor, 74-177 (.418) from the arc and 36-51 (.706) from the line, while garnering 47 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 53 fouls, 51 assists, 45 turnovers, 3 blocks, 20 steals and 302 points, for an 8.6 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by James Whitford, finished 21-14 overall and 10-8 (tied 1^st, West division) in Mid-American play. After losing in the postseason conference tournament, they defeated Tennessee State 78-73 and Tennessee-Martin in the Collegeinsider.com tournament before losing 69-67 to Columbia in the quarter-finals.

        As a junior in 2017, Kiapway started 22 of 34 games, playing an average 24.8 mpg. He hit 84-238 (.353) from the floor, 60-173 (.347) from the arc and 46-59 (.780) from the line, while garnering 56 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 57 fouls (fouling out once), 37 assists, 35 turnovers, 3 blocks, 14 steals and 274 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by James Whitford, finished 21-13 overall and 11-7 (tied 1^st, west division) in Mid-American play, before losing 88-80 to Fort Wayne in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament.

        As a senior in 2018, Kiapway started 11 of the 25 games he played, for an average 17.2 mpg. He hit 25-98 (.255) from the floor, 23-84 (.274) from the arc and 15-18 (.833) from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 31 fouls, 18 assists, 17 turnovers, 3 blocks, 6 steals and 88 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by James Whitford, finished 19-13 overall and 10-8 (3^rd, west division) of Mid-American Conference play.

KIBI, ERIC

6-6 F   (ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK 2011)

        From Ottawa, Ont. Moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico as a high school junior and toiled for Sandia High, average 18 ppg and 15 rpg. Played at Jacksonville Community College in Texas before signing with Arkansas Little Rock, where he was eligible as a junior in 2011.

        As a junior in 2011, Kibi started 12 of the 29 games he played, for an average 16.7 mpg. He hit 48-112 (.429) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 33-66 (.500) from the line, while garnering 123 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 69 fouls (fouling out twice), 19 assists, 34 turnovers, 3 blocks, 18 steals and 129 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Steve Shields, finished 19-17 overall and 7-9 (5^th, West division) in Sun Belt play.

        After the season, Kibi transferred to NCAA Division II Abilene Christian.

KIGAB, ABU

6-6 F   (OREGON, 2018 and BOISE STATE, 2020-2022)

        From St. Catharines, Ontario and Prolific Prep Academy in Napa, California, where he averaged 13.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 4.5 apg as a junior. A member of the U19 Canadian team that won gold at the 2017 World Cup in Cairo and where he was named to the World Cup all-star team after averaged 14.7 ppg. 10.6 rpg and 2.3 apg.

        As a freshman in 2018, Kigab played in 35 games, for an average 7.7 mpg. He hit 21-61 (.344) from the floor, 5-22 (.227) from the arc and 9-22 (.409) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 40 fouls, 8 assists, 16 turnovers, 13 steals, 7 blocks and 56 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 23-13 overall and 10-8 (tied 6^th) in Pac 10 play. They defeated Rider 99-86 in the opening round of the NIT before falling 101-92 to Marquette in the second round.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Kigab started 3 of the 10 games he played, for an average 15.0 mpg. He hit 11-25 (.440) from the floor, 1-11 (.091) from the arc and 3-5 (.600) from the line, while garnering 27 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 16 fouls, 18 assists, 7 turnovers, 2 steals and 26 points, for a 2.6 ppg. In January, Kigab left the program and transferred to Boise State, where he was eligible as a junior in 2020.

As a junior in 2020, Kigab started 18 of the 20 games he played, for an average 25.8 mpg. He hit 76-181 (.420) from the floor, 22-67 (.328) from the arc and 47-64 (.734) from the line, while garnering 72 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 53 fouls, 19 assists, 32 turnovers, 13 steals, 6 blocks and 221 points, for an 11.1 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Leon Rice) finished 20-12 overall and 11-7 (tied 5th) in Mountain West play. They defeated U.N.L.V. 77-74 before losing 81-68 to San Diego State in the postseason tournament quarterfinals. They were a likely selection for a minor postseason tournament but those were cancelled by the covid-19 pandemic.

As a senior in 2021, Kigab started all 25 games he played, for an average 28.0 mpg. He hit 100-214 (.467) from the floor, 22-73 (.301) from the arc and 73-102 (.716) from the line, while garnering 134 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 68 fouls, 50 assists, 51 turnovers, 31 steals, 22 blocks and 295 points, for an 11.8 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Leon Rice) finished 19-9 overall and 14-6 (tied 4^th) in Mountain West play. They lost 89-82 to Nevada in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament. They then defeated S.M.U. 85-84 before falling 59-56 to eventual champion Memphis in the quarterfinals of the NIT.

As a senior (by way of covid protocols) in 2022, Kigab started all 35 games, playing an average 31.5 mpg. He hit 178-356 (.500) from the floor, 31-103 (.301) from the arc and 132-195 (.677) from the line, while garnering 199 boards, including 30 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg, 92 fouls, 85 assists, 73 turnovers, 45 steals, 15 blocks and 519 points, for a 14.8 ppg. Kigab was a first-team all-conference selection and was named the MVP of the postseason tournament. The Broncos (coached by Leon Rice) finished 27-8 overall and 15-3 (1^st) in Mountain West play. They defeated Nevada 71-69, Wyomin 68-61 and San Diego State 53-52 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 8^th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they fell 64-53 to Memphis in the opening/second round.

KIJONEK, JOHN

6-6 G-F (IONA 1985-86 and MARIST 1988-89)

        From Hamilton Cathedral, where he averaged 27.0 ppg in his senior year. Pitched in 33 when Cathedral played the number one high school team in America that year, Washington’s DeMatha High. Touted as a freshman by Iona coach Pat Kennedy as a “right-handed version of (St. John’s guard) Chris Mullin.” Projected to be an immediate starter. Considered the best player coming out Canada. A big guard would could penetrate and stick the jumper.

        As a freshman in 1985, Kijonek started 3 of the 30 games he played for an average 20.4 mpg. He hit 52-94 (.553) from the floor and 46-60 (.767) from the line, while garnering 59 boards (1.9 rpg), 51 fouls, 50 assists, 32 turnovers, 8 blocks, 34 steals and 152 points, for a 5.1 ppg and a season high of 12 against Hofstra. The Gaels, coached by Pat Kennedy, finished 26-5 overall and 11-3 (1st) in Metro Atlantic Conference and then captured the postseason to qualify for the NCAA tournament, as the 13th seed of the East regional, they lost 59-58 to fourth-seeded Loyola (Ill.). Described as poor man’s Chris Mullin, he expected to start in 1986. Kijonek described the season as disappointing but rewarding. “It’s like starting in the 9th grade all over again,” said the 6-5 guard from Hamilton Cathedral. “I’m pleased with my defensive play and rebounding. I haven’t been looking to score as much, what with all the seniors on the team. It was hard at first not to do the same things that I did in high school. But you have to accept it.” Coach Pat Kennedy called it a “learning experience. He didn’t want to steal any of the thunder from the seniors. While not scoring points, he has been very important in winning games.”

        As a sophomore in 1986, Kijonek started 19 of 29 games, for an average 30.0 mpg. He hit 101-221 (.457) from the floor and 87-113 (.770) from the line, while garnering 112 boards (3.86 rpg), 82 assists, 78 turnovers, 7 blocks, 42 steals, 71 fouls and 289 points, for a 10.0 ppg. The Gaels, coached by Pat Kennedy, finished 14-15 overall and 9-5 (2nd) in the Metro Atlantic. After the season, Kennedy bailed for Florida State was replaced by Gary Brokaw.

Dissatisfied with the coaching change, Kijonek transferred to Marist and sat out a year.

        As a junior in 1988, Kijonek started 9 of the 21 games he played, for a total of 467 minutes. He hit 57-110 (.518) from the floor, 5-13 (.385) from the arc and 21-30 (.700) from the line, while garnering 69 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 43 fouls (fouling out once), 35 assists, 43 turnovers, 10 blocks, 27 steals and 140 points, for a 6.7 ppg. The Red Foxes, coached by Dave Magarity, finished 18-9 overall and 13-3 (tied 1st) in Northeast Conference play. Kijonek was described as “rusty” by Magarity.

        As a senior in 1989, Kijonek started all 28 games, playing a total of 887 minutes. He hit 158-254 (.622) from the floor, 8-31 (.258) from the arc and 90-126 (.714) from the line, while garnering 121 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 64 fouls (fouling out twice), 102 assists, 73 turnovers, 8 blocks, 66 steals and 414 points, for a 14.8 ppg. The Red Foxes, coached by Dave Magarity, finished 13-15 overall and 9-7 (tied 3^rd) in Northeast Conference play.

KIM, BRIAN

6-4 G (PORTLAND 2002)

        Born in Seoul, Korea. Attended Langley Walnut Grove.

        Kim redshirted as a freshman in 2002. The Pilots, coached by Michael Holton, finished 6-24 overall and 2-12 (tied 7th) in West Coast play.

        A freshman in 2003, Kim played in 14 games, for an average 4.9 mpg. He hit 12-30 (.400) from the field, 3-6 (.500) from the arc and 7-9 (.778) from the line, while garnering 4 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 7 fouls, 4 assists (0.3 apg), 6 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.7), 3 steals, 1 block and 34 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Pilots, coached by Michael Holton, finished 11-17 overall and 4-10 (tied 6th) in West Coast play.     

        After the season, Kim transferred to Division II Vanguard University in California.

KING, ISAAC

6-5 G   (ST. BONAVENTURE 1997-1998)

        From Montreal, and subsequently Kennedy Christian High School in Adamsville, Pennsylvania, and two years at Mount Alyosius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania, where he averaged 22 ppg and 13 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 1997, King toiled in 30 games. He hit 33-70 (.479) from the floor, 28-100 from the arc and 17-34 from the line, while garnering 55 boards (1.8 rpg), 13 assists, 14 steals, 3 blocks and 167 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Baron, finished 17-15 overall and 6-10 (4^th, East division) of Atlantic 10 play before losing 73-61 to Vanderbilt in the first round of the NIT.

        As a senior in 1998, King played in 23 games. He hit 47-106 (.443) from the floor, 37-138 (.268) from the arc and 22-31 (.710) from the line, while garnering 97 boards (4.2 rpg), 16 assists, 21 seals, 12 blocks and 201 points, for a 9.9 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Baron, finished 14-15 overall and 8-8 (4^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

KING, MIKE

6-8 F (WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY 2000-2004)

        Led Guelph St. James to 1999 provincial title with a 40-3 record. Averaged 22.0 ppg, 17.0 rpg and 8.0 apg as a senior.

        King became an immediate starter for the Phoenix and made the Midwestern Collegiate all-newcomer team in his first year after averaged 7.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.0 apg for a Wisconsin-Green Bay squad, coached by Mike Heideman, which finished 14-16 overall and 6-8 (tied 4th) in league play. Lost in the first round of the postseason conference tournament. King played in all 30 games, starting 26 for an average of 28.4 mpg. He hit 92-221 (.416) from the floor, 15-41 (.366) from the arc and 36-40 (.900) from the line, while garnering 119 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 86 fouls (fouling out three times), 30 assists, 56 turnovers, 17 blocks, 20 steals and 235 points, for a 7.8 ppg. After the year, King played on Canadian junior national team. Heideman said King needed to work on his aggressiveness. “That’s one of the questions that will determine what kind of season we have. Michael is a warrior. He plays very hard. He’s just limited by some things. He’s not real athletic, so the question is can we get him the ball where he can finish?”

        Although he suffered back problems as a sophomore in 2001, King started 28 of 28 games, playing an average 28.4 mpg. He hit 113-250 (.452) from the field, 1-3 from the arc and 41-63 (.651) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 80 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 26 assists, 54 turnovers, 32 blocks, 11 steals and 268 points, for a ppg of 9.6. He got a so-s0 review from coach Mike Heideman, whose Phoenix finished 11-17 overall and 4-10 (7th) in Midwestern Collegiate play. “He worked with a physical therapist three times a week. We’ll have to see where we are and what we need to do in preseason to get him ready to play for us.”

        King sat out in 2002 with a back injury. The Phoenix finished 9-21 overall and 4-12 (8th) in Horizon play. After the season, Heideman is turfed and replaced by Marquette assistant Tod Kowalczyk, who was impressed with King. “He is without doubt the toughest kid that I have ever coached. When he is on the floor, he makes things happen. He is our most selfless player.”

        As a junior in 2003, King started 20 of 30 games, playing an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 129-258 (.500) from the field, 12-26 (.462) from the arc and 77-97 (.794) from the line, while garnering 147 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 102 fouls (fouling out 9 times), 30 assists, 62 turnovers, 23 blocks, 11 steals and 347 points, for a ppg of 11.6. The Phoenix, coached by Tod Kowalczyk, finished 10-20 overall and 4-12 (tied 6th) in Horizon play. Kowalczyk expected more in 2004. “He’s the heart and soul of this team and certainly one of the toughest guys I’ve ever had the opportunity to coach. He’s very skilled in the post and can shoot the 18-footer. But we need to increase his rebounds dramatically. He could be an 8-10 rebound a night guy.”

        As a senior in 2004, King started 6 of 28 games, playing an average 26.6 mpg. He hit 93-216 (.431) from the field, 16-43 (.372) from the arc and 102-130 (.785) from the line, while garnering 112 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 96 fouls (fouling out 6 times), 24 assists, 61 turnovers, 18 blocks, 14 steals and 304 points for a 10.9 ppg. The Phoenix, coached by Tod Kowalczyk, finished 11-5 (3rd) in Horizon play and 17-11 overall.

KING, TONY

6-7 F (EASTERN MICHIGAN, 1992-95)

        Played for Pearson HS in Scarborough, Ont. Recruited to Eagle squad which started Kory Hallas.

        As a freshman in 1992, King played in 21 games, for an average 5.0 mpg. He hit 9-13 (.692) from the floor and 0-4 from the line, while garnering 27 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and 1.3 rpg, 16 fouls, 4 assists, 5 turnovers, 1 block, 1 steal and 18 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Ben Braun, finished 9-22 overall 4-12 (9th) in the Mid-American Conference.

        As a sophomore in 1993, King started 1 of 30 games, playing an average 18.7 mpg. He hit 54-98 (.551) from the floor and 30-50 (.600) from the line, while garnering 142 boards, including 61 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg, 61 fouls (fouling out once), 8 assists, 29 turnovers, 15 blocks, 12 steals and 138 points, for a 4.6 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Ben Braun, finished 13-17 Eagles overall and 8-10 (tied 6th) in Mid-American play.

        As a junior in 1994, King, then a burly 230 pounds, started 26 of 27 games for an average 21.0 mpg. He hit 46-93 (.495) from the floor and 24-38 (.632) from the line, while garnering 105 boards, including 39 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 76 fouls (fouling out once), 18 assists, 21 turnovers, 11 blocks, 11 steals and 116 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Ben Braun, finished 15-12 overall and 10-8 (tied 5^th) in Mid-American play.

        As a senior in 1995, King started 5 of 29 games, playing an average 17.0 mpg. He hit 24-58 (.414) from the floor and 21-45 (.467) from the line, while garnering 127 boards, including 58 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg, 65 fouls (fouling out once), 12 assists, 33 turnovers, 5 blocks, 9 steals and 69 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Ben Braun, finished 20-10 overall and 12-6 (3rd) in the Mid-American conference, losing the postseason tourney final to Ball State by a score of 77-70. In the NIT, the Eagles took Bradley to double overtime before losing 86-85 as a last-second shot bounced twice off the rim.

KIPFER, DAVE

6-7 F (PROVIDENCE 1984-1987)

        From Kitchener Cameron Heights.

        As a freshman in 1984, Kipfer played in 17 games for a total 75 minutes. He hit 12-17 (.571) from the floor and 4-7 (.571) from the line, while garnering 18 boards (1.0 rpg), 3 assists, 4 turnovers, 4 steals, 3 blocks, 15 fouls and 28 points, for a ppg of 1.6. The Friars, coached by Joe Mullaney, finished 15-14 and 5-11 (tied 7th) in the Big East.

        As a sophomore in 1985, Kipfer started three games and appeared in 24 games for the Friars, while averaging 11 mpg. He hit 25-53 (.472) from the floor and 15-24 (.625) from the line, while garnering 48 boards (2.0 rpg), 9 assists, 15 turnovers, 5 steals, 7 blocks, 32 fouls and 65 points, for a ppg of 2.7. The Friars, coached by Joe Mullaney, finished 10-20 overall and 3-13 (8th) in Big East play. After the season Mullaney was turfed and replaced by Boston U coach Rick Pitino.

        As a junior in 1986, Kipfer played in 31 games for a combined 754 points. He hit 116-224 (.518) from the floor and 72-108 (.667) from the line, while garnering 124 boards (4.0 rpg), 21 assists, 52 turnovers, 28 steals, 19 blocks, 110 fouls (fouling out 9 times), and 304 points, for a ppg of 9.8. The Friars, coached by Rick Pitino, finished 17-14 overall and 7-9 (5th) in Big East play. Providence defeated Boston University 72-69 and George Mason 90-71 in the NIT before losing 64-63 in the quarterfinals to Louisiana Tech.

        As a senior in 1987, Kipfer played 34 games, for a combined 836 minutes. He hit 145-289 (.502) from the floor and 108-147 (.735) from the line, while garnering 180 boards (5.3 rpg), 33 assists, 67 turnovers, 30 steals, 12 blocks, 125 fouls (fouling out 8 times) and 398 points, for a ppg of 11.7. The Friars, coached by Rick Pitino, finished 25-9 overall and 10-6 in Big East play. They defeated Alabama-Birmingham 90-68, Austin Peay 90-87 in overtime, Alabama 103-82 and Georgetown 88-73 before losing 77-63 to Syracuse in the NCAA Final Four.

KIRKWOOD, JADEN

6-5 G   (HOLY CROSS, 2023-

        From Ottawa, Ont., Ashbury and a postgraduate year at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Kirkwood played in 27 games, for an average 8.0 mpg. He hit 6-15 (.400) form the floor, 5-14 (.357) from the arc and 3-3 from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 9 fouls, 10 assists, 6 turnovers, 6 steals and 20 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Brett Nelson) finished 10-22 overall and 7-11 (tied 6^th) in Patriot League play, before losing 73-69 to Loyola-Maryland in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. After the season, Nelson is turfed and replaced by former George Mason coach (2016-21) Dave Paulsen.

        As a junior in 2024, Kirkwood played in 9 games, for an average 2.1 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 2 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.2 rpg, 1 foul, 2 steals, 1 block and 1 point, for a 0.1 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Dave Paulsen) finished 10-23 overall and 6-12 (tied 8^th) in Patriot play. They defeated Army West Point 84-68 before losing 81-64 to Colgate in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

KIRKWOOD, NOAH

6-7 F   (HARVARD, 2019-2022)

        From Ottawa, Ont., Rockcliffe Ashbury and and Northfield Mount Hermon in Gill, Massachusetts. He toiled on the Canadian team that won gold at the 2019 U19 World championship in Cairo, and on the squad that captured silver at the 2017 U17 FIBA Americas.

        As a freshman in 2019, Kirkwood started 9 of 30 games, playing an average 26.1 mpg. He hit 122-264 (.462) from the floor, 43-108 (.398) from the arc and 45-66 (.682) from the line, while garnering 131 boards (including 29 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg), 79 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 56 assists (1.9 apg), 87 turnovers (0.6 asst/to ration), 6 blocks (0.2 bpg), 27 steals (0.9 spg) and 332 points, for an 11.1 ppg. Kirkwood was named the Ivy League rookie of the year. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 19-12 overall and 10-4 (tied 1^st) in Ivy League play. They defeated Penn 66-58 in the postseason conference tournament semis and then fell 97-85 to Yale in the final. They defeated Georgetown 71-68 in the opening round of the NIT and then fell 78-77 to North Carolina State in the second round.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Kirkwood started 25 of the 27 games he played, for an average 29.3 mpg. He hit 119-263 (.452) from the floor, 38-104 (.365) from the arc and 51-83 (.614) from the line, while garnering 101 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 57 fouls, 63 assists, 73 turnovers, 28 steals, 7 blocks and 327 points, for a 12.1 ppg. He was a first-team All-Ivy selection. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 10-4 (2^nd) in Ivy League play and 2-18 overall. Postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        The Ivy League cancelled its 2020-21 campaign in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a junior in 2022, Kirkwood started all 26 games, playing an average 32.8 mpg. He hit 176-369 (.477) from the floor, 47-133 (.353) from the arc and 62-77 (.805) from the line, while garnering 147 boards, including 125 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg, 72 fouls, 77 assists, 72 turnovers, 48 steals, 12 blocks and 461 points for a 17.7 ppg. Kirkwood was a first-team all-Ivy selection. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 13-13 overall and 5-9 (6^th) in Ivy play.

        Kirkwood then surfaced in the NBA G League in 2022-23.

KISS, ANDREW

6-3 G (CENTRAL MICHIGAN 1981-1982)

        From Windsor, where he led his team to AAA title.

        As a freshman in 1981, Kiss played in 2 games and hit 0-1 from the floor. The Chippewas, coached by Dick Parfitt finished 12-14 overall and 5-11 (9^th) in Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 1982, Kiss played in 5 games. He hit 1-1 from the line, while garnering 1 board (0.2 rpg) and 2 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Chippewas, coached by Dick Parfitt, finished 10-16 overall and 4-12 (10^th) in Mid-American play.

        After the season, Kiss left the program.

KLOOSTRA, KEVIN       

6-4 G (BINGHAMTON 2004)

        From Chatham John J. McGregor, where he averaged 27 points as a senior and won a pair of provincial titles.

As a freshman in 2004, Kloostra played in 7 games for an average 1.7 mpg. He hit 1-7 (.143) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 3-4 from the line, while garnering 3 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 1 turnover and 5 points, for a ppg of 0.7. The Bearcats, coached by Al Walker, finished 10-8 (5th) in America East play and 14-16 overall.

After the season, Kloostra left for Casper College in Wyoming, where he averaged 21.4 ppg. He subsequently transferred to Windsor in 2005.

KONARCZEWSKI, MARCIN

        (DRAKE  2003-2004)

        Polish-born Konarczewski played at St. Catharines Holy Cross where he averaged 27.2 ppg, 15.3 rpg and 5.9 apg as a senior.

        Konarczewski redshirted in 2003. He played in 1 game, for less than a minute and registered no stats. The Bulldogs, coached by Kurt Kanaskie, finished 10-20 overall and 5-13 (tied 7th) in Missouri Valley conference play. After the season, Kanaskie is dumped and replaced by legendary Iowa coach Dr. Tom Davis.

        As a freshman in 2004, Konarczewski started 3 of the 17 games he played, for an average 6.6 mpg. He hit 7-21 from the floor, 3-4 from the arc and 3-7 (.429) from the line, while garnering 24 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 3 assists (0.2 apg), 9 turnovers (0.5 tpg), 2 steals (0.1 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 9 fouls and 20 points, for a 1.2 ppg (and a game-high 8). The Bulldogs, coached by Tom Davis, finished 7-11 (tied 6th) in Missouri Valley Conference play and 12-16 overall.

        After the season, Konarczewski transferred to division II Quincy (Ill.).

KONG, BOL

6-7 F   (GONZAGA, 2010)

        Born in the Sudan. Played in Surrey, B.C. and then for one year at Douglas College. Transferred to Gonzaga, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2010.

        As a sophomore in 2010, Kong played in 31 games, for an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 48-105 (.457) from the floor, 24-57 (.421) from the arc and 18-26 (.692) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 21 fouls, 18 assists (0.58 apg), 15 turnovers (0.48 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.2), 14 steals (0.45 spg) and 138 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 27-7 overall and 12-2 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated Florida State 67-60 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 87-65 to Syracuse.

        After the season, Kong withdrew from Gonzaga and enrolled at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He later surfaced at St. Francis Xavier.

KOOTNEKOFF, JOHN

        (SEATTLE, 1957-1959)

        From Canora, Saskatchewan.

        As a sophomore in 1957, Kootnekoff does not appear to have played. The Redhawks, coached by John Castellani, finished 22-3 overall, playing an independent schedule.

As a junior in 1958, Kootnekoff average 1.0 ppg and 0.6 rpg. The Redhawks, coached by John Castellani and led by Elgin Baylor, finished 23-6 overall playing an independent schedule, defeating Wyoming 88-51, San Francisco 69-67, California 66-62 and Kansas State 73-51 before losing 84-72 to Kentucky in the NCAA final. Kootnekoff scored 4 points in the final.

As a senior in 1959, Kootnekoff averaged 1.0 ppg and 1.0 rpg. The Redhawks, coached by Vincent Cazetta, finished 21-6 overall, playing an independent schedule.

KOTOROBAI, EUGENE

6-5 F   (LONG ISLAND, 2004-2008)

        Born in Moldava, raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. As a senior at Markham District High, Kotorobai averaged 22.0 ppg, 10 rpg and 5 apg while helping lead his team to a 32-8 record. Then attended Cheshire (Conn) Academy, where he averaged 18 ppg and 10.0 rpg in 2003)

        As a freshman in 2004, Kotorobai started 12 of 27 games, for an average 20.5 mpg. He hit 63-163 (.387) from the field, 21-79 (.266) from the arc and 32-53 (.604) from the line, while garnering 127 boards, (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg), 84 fouls (fouling out three times), 17 assists (0.6 apg), 37 turnovers (1.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 23 steals (0.9 spg), 18 blocks (0.7 bpg) and 179 points, for an average 6.6 ppg. He scored a season high 20 against Albany. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 8-19 overall and 4-14 (11th) in Northeast Conference play.

        In 2005, Kotorobai suffered a stress fracture in his right foot during preseason. He attempted to return for two games in January and scored 2 points in 15 minutes of play, for a 0.4 ppg. He hit 1-5 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, had 1 rebound, 5 fouls and 1 steal (0.5 spg). He requested and received a medical redshirt on the season. Long Island, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 14-15 overall and 10-8 (tied 4th) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Kotorobai started 8 of 28 games, for an average 22.3 mpg. He hit 61-141 (.433) from the field, 31-72 (.431) from the arc and 22-40 (.550) from the line, while garnering 142 boards (including 51 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 30 assists (1.1. apg), 39 turnovers (1.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.8), 24 steals (0.9 spg), 23 blocks (0.8 bpg) and 175 points, for a 6.2 ppg. He scored a game high 16. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 12-16 overall and 9-9 (6th) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a junior in 2007, Kotorobai started 10 of 25 games, playing an average 26.2 mpg. He hit 77-176 (.438) from the floor, 52-130 (.400) from the arc and 37-46 (.804) from the line, while garnering 162 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 6.5 rpg), 78 fouls, (fouling out once), 16 assists (0.6 apg), 27 turnovers (1.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.59), 17 blocks (0.7 bpg), 19 steals (0.8 spg) and 243 points, for a 9.7 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 10-19 overall and 6-12 (10th) in Northeast play.

        As a senior in 2008, Kotorobai started in 29 of 29 games, playing an average 30.1 mpg. He hit 91-273 (.333) from the field, 71-218 (.326) from the arc and 52-67 (.776) from the line, while garnering 206 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 7.1 rpg), 85 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 19 assists, 34 turnovers, 28 blocks, 37 steals and 205 points, for a 10.5 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 15-15 overall and 7-11 (7th) in Northeast Conference play.

KOU, MAJAK

6-5 G   (LOYOLA-ILLINOIS 2004-2007)

        From Hamilton Cathedral, where he averaged 23.9 ppg as a senior, while shooting .460 from the arc.

        As a freshman in 2004, Kou started 7 of the 18 games he played for a Ramblers squad, toiling for 352 minutes. He hit 50-142 (.352) from the floor, 27-88 (.307) from the arc and 15-24 (.625) from the line, while garnering 51 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 30 fouls, 31 assists (1.7 apg), 21 turnovers (1.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.48), 3 blocks (0.2 bpg), 19 steals (1.1 spg) and 142 points, for a ppg of 7.9. The Ramblers, coached by Larry Farmer, finished 4-12 (tied 7th) in Horizon play and 9-20 overall. Kou missed nine games with a broken bone in his left foot. Kou scored a season high 20 in a loss to Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After the season, Farmer is fired and replaced by Jim Whitesell, from Division II Lewis University.

        As a sophomore in 2005, Kou started 9 of 29 games, averaging 24.2 mpg. He hit 108-244 (.443) from the floor, 48-128 (.375) from the arc, and 42-59 (.712) from the line, while garnering 78 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 69 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists (1.1 apg), 42 turnovers (1.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.74), 17 blocks (0.6 bpg), 42 steals (1.4 spg), and 306 points, for a ppg of 10.6. He hit double figures 17 times and scored a season high 21 against Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Ramblers, coached by Jim Whitesell, finished 13-17 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th) in Horizon play. “He got consistent towards the end of the year,” said Whitesell. “He’s not on a roller coaster any more. If we’re going to make the next jump, he’s got to do that.”

        As a junior in 2006, Kou started 16 of 30 games, playing an average 28.0 mpg. He hit 145-322 (.450) from the floor, 51-150 (.340) from the arc, and 43-61 (.705) from the line, while garnering 141 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg), 87 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 50 assists (1.7 apg), 49 turnovers ( 1.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 47 steals (1.6 spg), 45 blocks (1.5 bpg) and 384 points, for a ppg of 12.8. He scored a game high 24. The Ramblers, coached by Jim Whitesell, finished 19-11 overall and 8-8 (tied 3rd) in Horizon play.

        As a senior in 2007, Kou started 31 of 31 games for an average 29.4 mpg. He hit 149-321 (.464) from the floor, 40-137 (.315) from the arc and 63-88 (.716) from the line, while garnering 125 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and 4.0 rpg), 84 fouls (fouling out twice), 41 assists (1.3 apg), 41 turnovers (1.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 34 steals (1.1 spg), 26 blocks (0.8 bpg) and 401 points for a 12.9 ppg. The Ramblers, coached by Jim Whitesell, finished 21-11 overall and 10-6 (3rd) in Horizon play.

KOULIBALY, JEFFERSON

6-3 G   (WASHINGTON STATE, 2021-2022 and S.M.U., 2023)

        From LaSalle, Que. and Lincoln Prep of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he was named the league’s MVP after notching 27.9 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 5.6 apg and 2.5 spt. He toiled for Canada at the FIBA U16 Americas in 2017.

        As a freshman in 2021, Koulibaly redshirted. The Cougars (coached by Kyle Smith) finished 14-13 overall and 7-12 (10^th) in Pac 12 play before losing 64-59 to Arizona State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        As a freshman in 2022, Koulibaly played in 16 games, for an average 8.3 mpg. He hit 15-42 (.357) from the floor, 6-20 (.300) from the arc and 6-11 (.545) from the line, while garnering 14 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 14 fouls, 8 assists, 14 turnovers, 7 steals and 42 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Cougars (coached by Kyle Smith) finished 22-15 overall and 11-9 (tied 5^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated California 66-59 before losing 75-65 to U.C.L.A. in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. They then defeated Santa Clara 63-50, S.M.U. 75-63 and B.Y.U. 77-58 before losing 72-56 to Texas A&M in the NIT semi-finals.

        After the season, Koulibaly entered the transfer protocol and enrolled at S.M.U.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Koulibaly started 1 of the 18 games he played, for an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 9-25 (.360) from the floor, 7-15 (.467) from the arc and 3-6 from the line, while garnering 16 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 16 fouls, 12 assists, 14 turnovers, 6 steals, 1 block and 28 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Rob Lanier) finished 10-22 overall and 5-13 (10th) in American Athletic play, before losing 76-70 to Central Florida in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Koulibaly appears to have left the program.

KOVINSKY, MARK

6-7 F ( LOYOLA-MARYLAND 1986-1987)

        Averaged 16.0 ppg and 8.0 rpg in his senior year at Toronto’s Oakwood Collegiate Institute.

        As a freshman in 1986, Kovinsky appeared in two games. He hit 2-4 from the line and nabbed 2 boards for a 1.0 rpg. He notched 2 points for a 1.0 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by coached by Mark Amatucci, finished 16-12 overall and 10-6 in ECAC Metro play.

        As a sophomore in 1987, Kovinsky appeared in six games. He hit 0-2 from the floor and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 4 boards (0.7 rpg), 1 assist (0.2 apg), 1 steal (0.2 spg) and 2 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Mark Amatucci, finished 15-14 overall and 10-6 in ECAC Metro play.

        After the season, Kovinsky left the program.

KRAVIC, DEJAN

6-11 C  (TEXAS TECH, 2013-2014)

        A native of Bosnia-Herzegovina, with dual citizenship. From London Westminster High. Played two years at York before transferring to the Red Raiders. He averaged 15.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg and 2.3 bpg in his final year for the Lions.

        While sitting out his transfer year, the Red Raiders, coached by Billy Gillispie, finished 8-23 overall and 1-17 (11^th) in Big 12 play.

        As a junior in 2013, Kravic started in 28 of 31 games, for an average 21.5 mpg. He hit 117-227 (.515) from the floor and 44-72 (.611) from the line, while garnering 160 boards (including 64 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg) 69 fouls (fouling out twice), 37 assists, 56 turnovers, 41 blocks, 22 steals and 278 points, for a 9.0 ppg. At the start of the season, coach Billy Gillespie resigns, citing health concerns, amid rumours of player mistreatment. He is replaced by interim coach Chris Walker. The Red Raiders finished 11-20 overall and 3-15 (9th) in Big 12 play. After the season, Walker is replaced by Tubby Smith, who was fired at Minnesota despite making the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2014, Kravic started 29 of 32 games, for an average 21.2 mpg. He hit 96-190 (.505) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 42-65 (.646) from the line, while garnering 148 boards (including 66 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg), 46 fouls, 26 assists, 38 turnovers, 41 blocks, 14 steals and 235 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Red Raiders, coached by Tubby Smith) finished 14-18 overall and 6-12 (9^th) in Big 12 play.

KRAEMER, RICH

6-10 C (IONA, 1986)

        From Burlington Assumption HS, where he averaged 24 ppg and 12 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 1986, Kraemer played a total of 19 minutes in nine games for an average 2.0 mpg. He hit 0-3 from the floor, while garnering 2 boards (0.22 rpg), 4 turnovers, 1 block and 11 fouls. The Gaels, coached by Pat Kennedy, who finished 14-15 overall and 9-5 (2nd) in the Metro Atlantic.

        Kraemer never again suited up for the Gaels, though he had planned to play in 1989 after taking three years off.

KRIKKE, BEN

6-9 F   (VALPARAISO, 2020-2023 and IOWA, 2024)

        From Edmonton’s Jasper Place HS, where he led the Rebels to a provincial title. Toiled for a Canadian squad that finished fourth at the 2018 U17 World Cup in Argentina, averaging 9.9 ppg and 4.4 rpg.

        As a freshman in 2020, Krikke started 1 of 33 games, playing an playing an average 15.6 mpg. He hit 82-149 (.550) from the floor, 14-41 (.341) from the arc and 42-53 (.792) from the line, while garnering 95 boards (including 39 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 47 fouls, 22 assists, 27 turnovers, 15 blocks, 15 steals and 220 points, for a 6.7 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lottich) finished 9-9 (tied 6^th) in Missouri Valley play and 19-16 overall. They defeated Evansville 58-55, Loyola 74-73 and Missouri State 89-82 before losing 80-66 to Bradley in the final of the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Krikke started all 28 games, playing an average 28.2 mpg. He hit 140-270 (.519) from the floor, 8-30 (.267) from the arc and 55-69 (.797) from the line, while garnering 118 boards (including 39 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out once), 27 assists, 35 turnovers, 23 blocks, 16 steals and 343 points, for a 12.3 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lottich) finished 10-18 overall and 7-11 (tied 5^th) in Missouri Valley play, before losing 66-55 to Missouri State in the quarterfinals of conference postsason tournament. Krikke was a third-team all-Missouri Valley conference selection.

        As a junior in 2022, Krikke started all 29 games he played, for an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 166-308 (.539) from the floor, 4-27 (.148) from the arc and 75-89 (.843) from the line, while garnerin 130 boards, including 40 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg, 70 fouls (fouling out once), 45 assists, 44 turnovers, 23 blocks, 23 steals and 411 points, for a 14.2 ppg. Krikke was a third-team all-conference selection. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lotich) 14-18 overall and 6-12 (7^th) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Evansville 81-59 before losing 67-58 to Missouri State in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        As a senior in 2023, Krikke started all 32 games, playin an average 35.7 mpg. He hit 244-442 (.552) from the floor, 17-61 (.279) from the arc and 117-147 (.796) from the line, while garnering 189 boards, including 63 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg, 74 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 67 assists, 71 turnovers, 28 blocks, 17 steals and 622 points, for a 19.4 ppg. Krikke was a first-team all-conference selection and led the league in scoring and field goal percentage. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lotich) finished 11-21 overall and 5-15 (10^th) in Missouri Valley play before losing 78-50 to Murray State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament opening round. After the season, Lottich is turfed and replaced by Gonzaga assistant Roger Powell Jr.

        After the season, Krikke entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Iowa, where he was eligible as a senior in 2024.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Krikke started all 34 games, playing an average 28 mpg. He hit 186-340 (.547) from the floor, 6-18 from the arc and 91-123 (.740) from the line, while garnering 164 rebounds, including 57 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg, 82 fouls, 48 assists, 39 turnovers, 30 steals, 9 blocks and 469 points, for a 13.8 ppg. Krikke was named an honorable mention All-Big 10 selection by the media. The Hawkeyes (coached by Fran McCaffery) finished 19-15 overall and 10-10 (tied 6^th) in Big 10 play. They were defeated 90-78 in their Big 10 postseason opener. They defeated Kansas State 91-82 before losing 91-82 to Utah in the second round of the NIT.

KRUISWYK, ROY

6-8 F-C (SAN DIEGO STATE, 1997-1998)

        From Kelowna, B.C.. Played for Northern Idaho JC, where he averaged 9.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg in 1996 before transferring to San Diego State.

        As a junior in 1997, started 16 of 27 games, playing an average 21.7 mpg. He hit 45-100 (.450) from the floor and 53-92 (.576) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (including 48 on the offensive glass and 4.1 rpg), 13 assists (0.5 apg), 32 turnovers (1.2 tpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg), 10 blocks (0.4 bpg), 55 fouls (fouling out once) and 143 points, for a 5.3 ppg (and a game-high 13). The Aztecs, coached by Fred Trenkle, finished 12-15 overall and 4-12 (7th, Pacific Division) in WAC play. Described as a banger and a “bruiser”.

        As a senior in 1998, Kruiswyk started all 28 games, for an average 35.5 mpg. He hit 129-231 (.558) from the floor and 70-140 from the line, while garnering 235 boards (including 100 on the offensive glass and an 8.4 rpg), 25 assists (0.9), 59 turnovers (2.1 tpg), 13 steals (0.5 spg), 21 blocks (0.8 bpg), 74 fouls (fouling out once) and 328 points, for an 11.7 ppg (and a game-high 23). The Aztecs, coached by Fred Trenkle, finished 13-15 overall and 5-9 (6th, Pacific division) in WAC play.

KUAC, EMMANUEL

6-7 F   (NEW MEXICO, 2020-2023 and DETROIT MERCY, 2024-

        From Nairobi, Kenya, Calgary, Alta., and Kearns HS in Salt Lake City, Utah.

        As a freshman in 2020, Kuac played in 19 games, for an averae 6.2 mpg. He hit 12-23 (.522) from the floor, 3-9 from the arc and 1-6 (.167) from the line, while garnering 25 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 17 fouls, 5 assists (0.3 apg), 4 turnovers, 3 steals, 4 blocks and 28 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Lobos (coached by Paul Weir) finished 7-11 (tied 7^th) in Mountain West play and 19-14 overall. They defeated San Jose State 79-66 in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament before losing 75-70 to Utah State. They may have received an invitation to one of the minor postseason tournaments but play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Kuac started 5 of the 21 games he played, for an average 16.67 mpg. He hit 26-84 (.310) from the floor, 14-54 (.260) from the arc and 6-11 (.550) from the line, while garnering 68 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 3.24 rpg), 46 fouls, 11 assists, 24 turnovers, 12 steals, 8 blocks and 72 points, for a 3.43 ppg. The Lobos (coached by Paul Weir) finished 6-16 and 2-15 (11^th) in Mountain West play, before losing 85-77 to Fresno State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Weir was turfed and promptly replaced by fired Minnesota coach Richard Pitino.

        As a junior in 2022, Kuac started 1 of the 6 games he played, for an average 17.8 ppg. He hit 10-20 from the floor, 2-7 (.286) from the arc and 3-6 from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 16 fouls, 3 assists, 6 turnovers, 9 blocks, 2 steals and 25 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Lobos (coached by Richard Pitino) finished 13-19 overall and 5-12 (9^th) in Mountain West play. They lost 79-72 to Nevada in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        As a redshirt junior in 2023, Kuac played in 1 game, for 1.3 minutes, before injuring his knee. He hit 0-1 from the floor, while garnering 1 board for a 1.0 rpg, 1 foul and 1 block. The Lobos (coached by Richard Pitino) finished 22-12 overall and 8-10 (6^th) in Mountain West play They defeated Wyoming 87-76 before losing 91-76 to Utah State in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. They then fell 83-69 to Utah Valley in the opening round of the NIT.

        Kuac entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Detroit Mercy.

        As a senior in 2024, Kuac started 18 of the 19 games he played, for an average 20.1 mpg. He hit 26-88 (.295) from the floor, 18-67 (.269) from the arc and 12-16 (.750) from the line, while garnering 55 boards, including 41 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 33 fouls, 15 assists, 20 turnovers, 10 steals, 14 blocks and 82 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Titans (coached by Mark Montgomery) finished 1-31 overall and 1-19 (11^th) in Horizon play. They fell 83-79 to Milwaukee in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

KULJANIN, VLAD

6-10 C  (NORTH CAROLINA-WILMINGTON, 2004-2008)

        Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Played for Toronto Forest Hill Collegiate, where he averaged 29.2 ppg, 16.5 rpg and 4.7 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2005, Kuljanin played in 15 games, for an average 6.5 mpg. He hit 23-49 (.469) from the floor, and 7-20 from the line, while garnering 47 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 22 fouls, 1 assist, 12 turnovers (0.5 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.08), 3 steals (0.1 spg) and 53 points for a 2.0 ppg. The Seahawks, coach by Brad Brownell, finished 19-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 2nd) in Colonial play.

        As a sophomore in 2006, started 1 of 33 games, playing an average 13.2 ppg. He hit 89-156 (.571) from the floor, and 24-47 (.511) from the line, while garnering 112 boards (including 49 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 48 fouls (fouling out once), 6 assists (0.2 apg), 30 turnovers (0.9 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.20), 19 blocks (0.6 bpg), 7 steals (0.1 spg), and 202 points, for a ppg of 6.1. The Seahawks, coached by Brad Brownell, finished 25-8 overall and 15-3 (1st) in Colonial play. They captured the postseason tournament by defeating Hofstra 78-67 in the final and then took George Washington to overtime before losing 88-85 in the opening round of the NCAA. After the season, Brownell bailed and was replaced by Charlotte assistant Benny Moss.

        As a junior in 2007, Kuljanin started 14 of 29 games, playing an average 24.9 mpg. He hit 165-235 (.663) from the floor and 64-96 (.667) from the line, while garnering 207 boards (including 80 on the offensive glass and a 7-1 rpg), 60 fouls, 19 assists (0.7 apg), 47 turnovers (1.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.40), 20 blocks (0.7 bpg), 14 steals (0.5 spg) and 394 points, for a 13.6 ppg. The Seahawks, coached by Benny Moss, finished 7-22 overall and 4-14 (tied 10th) in Colonial play.

        As a senior in 2008, Kuljanin started 32 of 33 games, playing an average 31.8 mpg. He hit 188-282 (.667) from the floor and 45-86 (.523) from the line, while garnering 328 boards (including 104 on the offensive glass and a 9.9 rpg), 61 fouls (fouling out twice), 80 assists, 106 turnovers, 30 blocks, 14 steals and 421 points, for a 12.8 ppg. The Seahawks, coached by Benny Moss, finished 20-13 overall and 12-6 (tied 2nd) in Colonial play.