With Play Style Similar to Victor Wembanyama, Know All About 19 YO Kal’el Ware

Published 02/23/2024, 10:11 AM EST

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Making the NBA shout a little louder, 19-year-old Kal’el Ware displayed a 23-pointer display despite battling his pain. The freshman had every reason to be sidelined, considering his injury on December 19. He injured his knee while landing his foot on his teammate during a practice session in Wisconsin, which made him miss two of three games.

But with resilience, Kal’el Ware bounced back against Iowa, as he scored 23 points with a double-double display. with 10 rebounds and three blocks. as he sparked the score of 74-68, which solidifies why the Hoosiers desperately need their center to play. Forming a style similar to Victor Wembanyama, Kal’el promises a great future in modern NBA.

Who is Kal’el Ware?

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Born in Arkansas, Kal’el, the 7-foot, 210-pound freshman, made his NCAA debut with the Oregon Ducks. After a successful season, he transferred to the Indiana Hoosiers. He was the star recruit of the class of 2022 and considered the most poetic NBA draft pick.

Despite his star-studded season, Kal’el entered the transfer portal because the coaching staff limited his play time, which was a significant setback for him. But even with the limited time allotted to him, he managed to average 6.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. At the end of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal, and the Indiana Hoosiers were more than grateful to have him on their squad.

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When Ware joined  Indiana Hooliers, his first match was against Florida Gulf Coast, he made an impressive debut as their center, recording a double-double in his very first game. He showcased his stellar skills by scoring 13 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out four assists, blocking three shots, and stealing the ball twice. Against Wright State and Harvard, he outperformed himself by setting new career highs of 22 points and 28 points, respectively, in each game. He is often regarded as that his play is similar to Victor Wembanyama of NBA.

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Carving a play similar to Victor Wembanyama

It is no wonder that Kal’el is hypothesized to be the best prospect in the NBA in 2023, considering his style of victory, which he himself has carved out as a superpower in the modern NBA. Today’s modern NBA has more responsibilities for a center than being a mere big player in the squad to ace a game like that. One Victor Wembanyama is not enough; there should be more updated versions of him.

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Considering the need, the first name that comes to mind is Kal’el, who has an average of 10.3 points per game, 1.4 blocks, 5.6 rebounds, and a shooting percentage of about 30%. Despite his basketball skills, his frame is a bit more concerning when it comes to the NBA, as 210 pounds is not feasible there. With time, he should work on his studies more.

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Nima Murugan

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