Gabe Kalscheur Explained

Gabe Kalscheur
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:200
League:NBA G League
Team:Iowa Wolves
Number:20
Birth Date:10 June 1999
Birth Place:Edina, Minnesota, U.S
High School:DeLaSalle (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
College:
Draft Year:2023
Career Start:2023
Years1:2023–2024
Team1:Capital City Go-Go
Years2:2024–present
Team2:Iowa Wolves
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2023)
  • Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2023)

Gabe Kalscheur (born May 20, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Minnesota and Iowa State.

High school career

Kalscheur is the son of LeeAnna Kalscheur, who played college basketball at Cal Poly Pomona and Nebraska. He played at DeLaSalle High School and led the team to three state titles. As a senior, Kalscheur averaged 23.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He committed to play college basketball at Minnesota, choosing the Golden Gophers over several ACC and Big Ten programs.[1]

College career

As a freshman, Kalscheur averaged 10 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He averaged 11.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game as a sophomore.[2] Kalscheur averaged 9.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per game as a junior. Following the season, he transferred to Iowa State after Minnesota coach Richard Pitino was fired.[3] As a senior, Kalscheur averaged 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.[4] He averaged 12.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in his fifth season. Kalscheur was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 as well as the Big 12 All-Defensive Team.[5]

Professional career

Capital City Go-Go (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Kalscheur joined the Golden State Warriors for NBA Summer League. He signed with the Washington Wizards on October 21, 2023,[6] [7] only to be waived hours later.[8] Nine days later, Kalscheur joined the Wizards' G-League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go,[9] and averaged 2.9 points and 0.4 rebounds per game in 18 games before being waived on February 14, 2024.[10]

Iowa Wolves (2024–present)

On February 19, 2024, Kalscheur joined the Iowa Wolves from the available player pool.[11] [12]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Jim. Souhan. Mother taught Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur how to shoot. Star Tribune. March 23, 2019. February 22, 2024.
  2. Web site: Connor. Stevens. 2020 Gopher Hoops Player Preview: Gabe Kalscheur. Rivals.com. September 18, 2020. February 22, 2024.
  3. News: Travis. Hines. Minnesota transfer Gabe Kalscheur headed to Iowa State. Des Moines Register. April 10, 2021. February 22, 2024.
  4. Web site: James. Powell. Gabe Kalscheur returns to Iowa State. Iowa State Daily. May 4, 2022. February 22, 2024.
  5. Web site: Kalscheur Named NABC All-District. Iowa State Cyclones. March 14, 2023. February 22, 2024.
  6. Washington Wizards. Official: We have signed Hamidou Diallo and Gabe Kalscheur to Exhibit 10 contracts.. 1715743267617149038. WashWizards. October 21, 2023. February 24, 2024.
  7. News: Candi. Waller. Washington Wizards Sign, Then Waive Hamidou Diallo and Gabe Kalscheur. Sports Illustrated. October 21, 2023. February 22, 2024.
  8. Washington Wizards. Official: We have waived Hamidou Diallo and Gabe Kalscheur.. 1715806138095001718. WashWizards. October 21, 2023. February 24, 2024.
  9. Web site: Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster, Dates. NBA.com. October 30, 2023. February 24, 2024.
  10. Web site: Capital City Go-Go Acquire R.J. Hampton via Trade with Sioux Falls Skyhawks. NBA.com. February 14, 2024. February 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: Iowa Wolves Add Gabe Kalscheur. NBA.com. February 19, 2024. February 24, 2024.
  12. News: Nolan. O'Hara. Ex-Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur joins Timberwolves' G League team. Sports Illustrated. February 19, 2024. February 22, 2024.