Kalu Named CAA Rookie of the Week
12/15/2025 12:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RICHMOND, Va. - College of Charleston men's basketball freshman guard Martin Kalu has been named the CAA Rookie of the Week after his performances against South Florida and Charlotte.
Kalu helped the Cougars to a 1-1 week after averaging 15.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The German product shot 52.9% from the field and 50% from distance. Kalu started the week with a 12-point, five-rebound performance in a tightly contested battle at South Florida on Wednesday. The guard followed it up with a game-high 18 points and a career-high eight boards, watching four of his six makes go down from distance in a 74-67 win over Charlotte.
This is the first weekly conference honor of Kalu's career.
The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, December 17 against The Citadel. Limited general admission tickets are still available as a part of the Home for the Holidays promotion! Click here to purchase today.
For complete coverage of Charleston men's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCBasketball) and Instagram (@CofCBasketball)
Kalu helped the Cougars to a 1-1 week after averaging 15.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The German product shot 52.9% from the field and 50% from distance. Kalu started the week with a 12-point, five-rebound performance in a tightly contested battle at South Florida on Wednesday. The guard followed it up with a game-high 18 points and a career-high eight boards, watching four of his six makes go down from distance in a 74-67 win over Charlotte.
This is the first weekly conference honor of Kalu's career.
The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, December 17 against The Citadel. Limited general admission tickets are still available as a part of the Home for the Holidays promotion! Click here to purchase today.
For complete coverage of Charleston men's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCBasketball) and Instagram (@CofCBasketball)
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