Arthur Kaluma

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Arthur Kaluma
Personal information
Born (2002-03-01) March 1, 2002 (age 23)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityUgandan / American
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2025: undrafted
Playing career2025–present
Position Power forward / small forward
Career highlights

Arthur Kaluma (born March 1, 2002) is an Ugandan-American professional basketball player. He played college basketball player for the Texas Longhorns, Kansas State Wildcats and Creighton Bluejays.

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Early life

Kaluma grew up in Irving, Texas and initially attended Universal Academy. [1] He transferred to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona prior to his junior year. [2] Kaluma was rated a four-star recruit and initially signed to play for UNLV, but was released from his National Letter of Intent following the departure of head coach T. J. Otzelberger. [3] He ultimately committed to playing college basketball for Creighton over offers from Arizona, Western Kentucky, and Syracuse. [4]

College career

Kaluma was named a starter entering his freshman season at Creighton. He finished the season averaging 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. [5] Kaluma entered his sophomore season on the watch list for the Karl Malone Award. [6] He finished the season averaging 11.8 points, six rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. [7] After the season, Kaluma declared for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining his eligibility. [8] He later also entered the NCAA transfer portal and eventually withdrew his name from the draft. [9] [10]

Kaluma ultimately transferred to Kansas State. [11] At Kansas State, Kaluma averaged 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in 34.5 minutes a game. At the end of the season, Kaluma transferred to Texas.

At Texas, Kaluma averaged 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists per game in 30.0 minutes a game.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft, Kaluma signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent under an Exhibit 10 contract. [12] After the 2025 NBA Summer League, Kaluma signed a Exhibit 10 contract - a one-year, non-guaranteed salary for the minimum, allowing him to participate in the Lakers training camp. [13]

National team career

Kaluma became an Ugandan citizen in 2020. He played for the Uganda men's national basketball team in AfroBasket 2021. [14] [15] Kaluma also joined the team to play in 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers. [16]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Creighton 313026.8.444.265.6715.41.30.60.610.4
2022–23 Creighton 373729.4.423.311.7366.01.60.50.611.8
2023–24 K-State 333234.5.427.345.7477.02.00.80.514.4
2024–25 Texas 333229.3.462.359.7847.51.80.90.912.3
Career13413130.0.438.321.7426.51.70.70.612.2

Personal life

Kaluma's brother, Adam Seiko, played college basketball at San Diego State. The brothers played each other in the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA tournament. [17]

References

  1. ↑ Kaye, Jordan (July 9, 2020). "Four-star power forward Arthur Kaluma enjoys the familiarity with ASU". Rivals.com . Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  2. ↑ "4-star 2021 recruit Arthur Kaluma announces Dream City commitment". The Arizona Republic . July 17, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  3. ↑ "UNLV basketball loses top recruit Arthur Kaluma". Las Vegas Sun . April 27, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  4. ↑ Givony, Jonathan (May 16, 2021). "Four-star recruit Arthur Kaluma of Arizona commits to Creighton Blue Jays". ESPN.com . Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Is Arthur Kaluma Creighton's next NBA draft pick?". Omaha World-Herald . July 2, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  6. ↑ Martin, Derek (October 27, 2022). "Creighton's Kaluma, Iowa's Murray on Karl Malone Award Watch List". KMALand.com . Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  7. ↑ Krueger, Henry (May 11, 2023). "Creighton's Arthur Kaluma an intriguing option for Gonzaga in transfer portal". SI.com . Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Creighton's Arthur Kaluma declares for NBA draft". Omaha World-Herald . April 23, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Former Arizona recruiting target Arthur Kaluma of Creighton to enter transfer portal". Arizona Daily Star . May 10, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  10. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (May 31, 2023). "Sources: Arthur Kaluma exits NBA draft, weighs transfer options". ESPN.com . Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  11. ↑ Boone, Kyle (June 11, 2023). "Arthur Kaluma commits to Kansas State: Ex-Creighton star gives Wildcats another huge transfer". CBS Sports . Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  12. ↑ Firtel, Tyler. "Former Texas big man Arthur Kaluma signs with Los Angeles Lakers as undrafted free agent". The Daily Texan. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  13. ↑ Firtel, Tyler. "Arthur Kaluma earns chance with Los Angeles Lakers following NBA Summer League". The Daily Texan. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  14. ↑ Ndyamuhaki, Emanzi (July 9, 2021). "Kaluma announces arrival by sending Uganda to Afrobasket championship". Daily Monitor . Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Creighton's Arthur Kaluma gets kudos from NBA coach for performance with Uganda". Omaha World-Herald . August 31, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Ugandan brothers making waves at AfroBasket 2021 under watchful eye of mother Saira Ariko". FIBA.basketball. August 27, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Brothers Renew a Rivalry When Creighton Plays San Diego State". The New York Times . March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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