Martin Kalu

Photo by: Maxwell Vittorio

HONORS

FRESHMAN (2025-26):

Went 4-5 from the field in home win over Elon, finishing with ten points and five rebounds
Led the Cougars with 19 points in New Years Eve win over Elon before following it up with another team-high 17 point performance vs. William & Mary.
Shot 50% from the field in win over The Citadel, including three straight triples to help the Cougars pull away in the final minutes of play.
Named CAA Rookie of the Week (12/15) after averaging 15.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game and shooting shot 52.9% from the field and 50% from distance vs. South Florida and Charlotte.
Grabbed a career-high eight rebound in win over Charlotte.
Recorded 12 points, five rebounds and a career-high two blocks at South Florida.
Contributed 21 points and career-high seven rebounds vs. Evansville, going 50% from three.
Became the first true freshman in program history to record four straight double-figure performances to open his career.
Set a career-high of 22 points vs. Liberty, going 7-11 from the field.

PRIOR TO CHARLESTON:

Represented Team Germany in the 2025 FIBA U20 Eurobasket, averaging 15.3 ppg, 7.9 rpg and 1.3 apg. Scored 20+ on three occasions during the tournament including a double double vs. Slovenia in the round of 16.
Played for Basketball Loewen Braunschweig in the BBL, the top tier of German basketball.
FIBA U16 European Championship MVP
Averaged 19.6 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game and 2.7 assists per game last season for FC Bayern Munich while shooting 36% from behind the arc