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{{short description|Cameroonian basketball player}} |
{{short description|Cameroonian basketball player (born 2000)}} |
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* [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year|Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year]] (2022) |
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==High school career== |
==High school career== |
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Koloko is a native of [[Douala]], Cameroon and attended Collège Libermann in his hometown.<ref>{{cite web | |
Koloko is a native of [[Douala]], Cameroon and attended Collège Libermann in his hometown.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ngon |first=Yvan |title=Christian Koloko, révélation Camerounaise enviée en NBA |url=https://cameroonvoice.com/sport/2020/03/07/christian-koloko-revelation-camerounaise-enviee-en-nba/ |website=Cameroonvoice |access-date=23 November 2021 |language=fr |date=7 March 2020}}</ref> He grew up playing [[association football|football]] and started playing basketball at age 12.<ref name=holmes>{{cite web |last=Holmes |first=C. J. |title=Christian Koloko is ‘still a baby in this game,’ but Arizona is pleased with the freshman’s steady progress |url=https://theathletic.com/1455900/2019/12/13/christian-koloko-is-still-a-baby-in-this-game-but-arizona-is-pleased-with-the-freshmans-steady-progress/ |website=[[The Athletic]] |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=13 December 2019}}</ref> In 2017, Koloko moved to the United States to play basketball for [[Birmingham High School]] in [[Lake Balboa, Los Angeles|Lake Balboa, California]] as a junior, despite not speaking English at first.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pascoe |first=Bruce |title=Seen and heard: Christian Koloko, still adapting to life in US, has Arizona on his radar |url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/basketball/seen-and-heard-christian-koloko-still-adapting-to-life-in-us-has-arizona-on-his/collection_60ca9daa-921f-11e8-b169-3ffb2fb49abc.html#3 |website=[[Arizona Daily Star]] |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=27 July 2018}}</ref> For his senior season, he transferred to [[Sierra Canyon School]] in [[Chatsworth, Los Angeles|Chatsworth, California]], where he was teammates with [[Cassius Stanley]], [[Kenyon Martin Jr.]] and [[Scotty Pippen Jr.|Scotty Pippen Jr]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Kelapire |first=Ryan |title=Arizona block machine Christian Koloko wants to show he’s more than a project |url=https://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball/2020/1/8/21056227/christian-koloko-arizona-wildcats-basketball-block-depth-chart-project-freshman |website=Arizona Desert Swarm |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=8 January 2020}}</ref> Koloko helped his team claim its second straight Open Division state title.<ref name=holmes/> A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for [[Arizona Wildcats men's basketball|Arizona]] over offers from [[California Golden Bears men's basketball|California]], [[Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball|Northwestern]], [[Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball|Vanderbilt]], [[Harvard Crimson men's basketball|Harvard]] and [[Princeton Tigers men's basketball|Princeton]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Pascoe |first=Bruce |title=From Cameroon to Cats: Arizona gets commitment from 6-foot-10 Christian Koloko |url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/basketball/from-cameroon-to-cats-arizona-gets-commitment-from-6-foot-10-christian-koloko/article_19ecd5a3-22b0-5601-b79d-da7661a407ce.html |website=[[Arizona Daily Star]] |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=23 September 2018}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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As a freshman at Arizona, Koloko averaged 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web | |
As a freshman at Arizona, Koloko averaged 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web |last=Moreno |first=Matt |title=Offseason limitations could slow development for Arizona's Christian Koloko |url=https://arizona.rivals.com/news/offseason-limitations-could-slow-development-for-arizona-s-christian-koloko |website=GOAZCATS |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=11 May 2020}}</ref> In his sophomore season, he averaged 5.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hutchison |first=Troy |title=Arizona center Christian Koloko named Pac-12 Player of the Week |url=https://arizona.rivals.com/news/arizona-center-christian-koloko-named-pac-12-player-of-the-week |website=GOAZCATS |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=23 November 2021}}</ref> On 21 November 2021, Koloko posted a career-high 22 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in an 80–62 win over fourth-ranked [[2021–22 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team|Michigan]] at the [[Roman Main Event]] title game, earning tournament MVP honors.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pedersen |first=Brian J. |title=Christian Koloko outplays Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson as Arizona cruises past Wolverines |url=https://www.azdesertswarm.com/2021/11/21/22795837/arizona-wildcats-christian-koloko-mens-basketball-michigan-wolverines-2021-hunter-dickinson-vegas |website=Arizona Desert Swarm |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=21 November 2021}}</ref> As a junior, he was named [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year|Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year]], [[Pac-12]] Most Improved Player, and first-team [[List of All-Pac-12 Conference men's basketball teams|All-Pac-12]].<ref name=P12Awards>{{cite press release|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2022/3/8/2021-22-pac-12-mens-basketball-all-conference-honors-and-annual-performance.aspx|title=2021-22 Pac-12 Men's Basketball All-Conference honors and Annual Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva|publisher=[[Pac-12 Conference]] |date=March 8, 2022 |access-date=March 8, 2022}}</ref> |
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On 18 April 2022, Koloko declared for the [[2022 NBA draft]], forgoing his remaining college eligibility.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=Arizona junior Christian Koloko declares for 2022 NBA draft |url=https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2022/04/18/arizona-christian-koloko-2022-nba-draft/ |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=The Rookie Wire |language=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=Arizona C Christian Koloko declares for 2022 NBA Draft |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3090027/arizona-christian-koloko-declares-for-2022-nba-draft/ |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=Arizona Sports |language=}}</ref> |
On 18 April 2022, Koloko declared for the [[2022 NBA draft]], forgoing his remaining college eligibility.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=Arizona junior Christian Koloko declares for 2022 NBA draft |url=https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2022/04/18/arizona-christian-koloko-2022-nba-draft/ |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=The Rookie Wire |language=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=Arizona C Christian Koloko declares for 2022 NBA Draft |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3090027/arizona-christian-koloko-declares-for-2022-nba-draft/ |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=Arizona Sports |language=}}</ref> |
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== Professional career == |
== Professional career == |
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===Toronto Raptors ( |
===Toronto Raptors (2022–2024)=== |
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Koloko was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors.<ref>{{ |
Koloko was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the [[Toronto Raptors]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raptors pick Christian Koloko with 33rd pick|url=https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-raptors-christian-koloko-nba-draft-no-33-pick-1.1817025|website=TSN.ca|agency=The Canadian Press|date=23 June 2022|access-date=24 June 2022}}</ref> On 26 August 2022, Koloko signed a rookie-scale contract with the Raptors.<ref>{{cite web |last=Beloso |first=M. |date=26 August 2022 |title=RAPTORS SIGN SECOND ROUND PICK KOLOKO |url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/news/raptors-sign-second-round-pick-koloko |access-date=25 September 2022 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On 17 January 2024, Koloko was waived by the Raptors.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAPTORS COMPLETE TRADE WITH INDIANA|url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/news/raptors-complete-trade-with-indiana-2|website=NBA.com|date=17 January 2024|access-date=18 January 2024}}</ref> A day later, he was put into NBA's Fitness-to-Play panel due to discovering career-threatening blood clot issues, meaning no teams can claim waiver to sign him until he is medically cleared to play.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-19 |title=Raptors prez: Koloko's status 'in hands of NBA' |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39339008 |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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[[Category:Cameroonian men's basketball players]] |
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[[Category:Centers (basketball)]] |
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[[Category:Raptors 905 players]] |
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[[Category:Sierra Canyon School alumni]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:58, 10 July 2024
Free agent | |
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Position | Center |
Personal information | |
Born | Douala, Cameroon | 20 June 2000
Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | |
College | Arizona (2019–2022) |
NBA draft | 2022: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick |
Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
Playing career | 2022–present |
Career history | |
2022–2024 | Toronto Raptors |
2023 | →Raptors 905 |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Christian Junior Koloko (born 20 June 2000) is a Cameroonian professional basketball player who last played for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. He was named first-team All-Pac-12 and was voted the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year after his junior season.
High school career
[edit]Koloko is a native of Douala, Cameroon and attended Collège Libermann in his hometown.[1] He grew up playing football and started playing basketball at age 12.[2] In 2017, Koloko moved to the United States to play basketball for Birmingham High School in Lake Balboa, California as a junior, despite not speaking English at first.[3] For his senior season, he transferred to Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California, where he was teammates with Cassius Stanley, Kenyon Martin Jr. and Scotty Pippen Jr.[4] Koloko helped his team claim its second straight Open Division state title.[2] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Arizona over offers from California, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Harvard and Princeton.[5]
College career
[edit]As a freshman at Arizona, Koloko averaged 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.[6] In his sophomore season, he averaged 5.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.[7] On 21 November 2021, Koloko posted a career-high 22 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in an 80–62 win over fourth-ranked Michigan at the Roman Main Event title game, earning tournament MVP honors.[8] As a junior, he was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, Pac-12 Most Improved Player, and first-team All-Pac-12.[9]
On 18 April 2022, Koloko declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[10][11]
Professional career
[edit]Toronto Raptors (2022–2024)
[edit]Koloko was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors.[12] On 26 August 2022, Koloko signed a rookie-scale contract with the Raptors.[13] On 17 January 2024, Koloko was waived by the Raptors.[14] A day later, he was put into NBA's Fitness-to-Play panel due to discovering career-threatening blood clot issues, meaning no teams can claim waiver to sign him until he is medically cleared to play.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]GP | Games 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 |
NBA
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2022–23 | Toronto | 58 | 19 | 13.8 | .480 | .083 | .627 | 2.9 | .5 | .4 | 1.0 | 3.1 |
Career | 58 | 19 | 13.8 | .480 | .083 | .627 | 2.9 | .5 | .4 | 1.0 | 3.1 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2019–20 | Arizona | 28 | 0 | 8.3 | .483 | .000 | .350 | 2.4 | .2 | .3 | .9 | 2.3 |
2020–21 | Arizona | 26 | 19 | 17.3 | .520 | .000 | .625 | 4.8 | .3 | .5 | 1.3 | 5.3 |
2021–22 | Arizona | 37 | 37 | 25.4 | .635 | .000 | .735 | 7.3 | 1.4 | .8 | 2.8 | 12.6 |
Career | 91 | 56 | 17.9 | .590 | .000 | .670 | 5.1 | .7 | .5 | 1.8 | 7.3 |
References
[edit]- ^ Ngon, Yvan (7 March 2020). "Christian Koloko, révélation Camerounaise enviée en NBA". Cameroonvoice (in French). Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ a b Holmes, C. J. (13 December 2019). "Christian Koloko is 'still a baby in this game,' but Arizona is pleased with the freshman's steady progress". The Athletic. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ Pascoe, Bruce (27 July 2018). "Seen and heard: Christian Koloko, still adapting to life in US, has Arizona on his radar". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ Kelapire, Ryan (8 January 2020). "Arizona block machine Christian Koloko wants to show he's more than a project". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ Pascoe, Bruce (23 September 2018). "From Cameroon to Cats: Arizona gets commitment from 6-foot-10 Christian Koloko". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ Moreno, Matt (11 May 2020). "Offseason limitations could slow development for Arizona's Christian Koloko". GOAZCATS. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ Hutchison, Troy (23 November 2021). "Arizona center Christian Koloko named Pac-12 Player of the Week". GOAZCATS. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ Pedersen, Brian J. (21 November 2021). "Christian Koloko outplays Michigan's Hunter Dickinson as Arizona cruises past Wolverines". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ "2021-22 Pac-12 Men's Basketball All-Conference honors and Annual Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva" (Press release). Pac-12 Conference. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Arizona junior Christian Koloko declares for 2022 NBA draft". The Rookie Wire. 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ^ "Arizona C Christian Koloko declares for 2022 NBA Draft". Arizona Sports. 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ^ "Raptors pick Christian Koloko with 33rd pick". TSN.ca. The Canadian Press. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ Beloso, M. (26 August 2022). "RAPTORS SIGN SECOND ROUND PICK KOLOKO". NBA.com. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "RAPTORS COMPLETE TRADE WITH INDIANA". NBA.com. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Raptors prez: Koloko's status 'in hands of NBA'". ESPN.com. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
External links
[edit]- 2000 births
- Living people
- Arizona Wildcats men's basketball players
- Birmingham High School alumni
- Cameroonian expatriate basketball people in Canada
- Cameroonian expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Cameroonian men's basketball players
- Centers (basketball)
- NBA players from Cameroon
- Raptors 905 players
- Sierra Canyon School alumni
- Sportspeople from Douala
- Toronto Raptors draft picks
- Toronto Raptors players