NCAA Basketball: Analyzing 2021 4-Star F Arthur Kaluma’s final 8 schools

Consensus Top-40 NCAA Basketball recruit Arthur Kaluma announced his final eight schools on Wednesday.

Arthur Kaluma’s NCAA Basketball list consisted of UNLV, Arizona State, USC, Syracuse, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Kansas. Over the summer he played for Houston Hoops on the Nike EYBL circuit, averaging 8.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. The 6’8” power forward played alongside 5-stars Alex Tchikou and Marjon Beauchamp for Dream City Christian during his junior season and showed strong offensive development.

Very proficient on the defensive side of the floor, Kaluma is incredibly resourceful for college programs. He has the ability to defend positions 1-5 and has the lateral quickness to stay with quicker ball-handlers. His physical frame allows him to stand his ground and force offensive players to attack the defense elsewhere. He tracks the ball well off the rim for rebounds and has a strong shot-blocking ability.

Offensively Kaluma is not a frequent perimeter shooter, but he knows where he is at developmentally and sticks to his bread and butter. He is very mobile as a ball-handler and can create his own shot and break down the defense off the dribble. He has a solid mid-range jumper and an excellent touch around the rim to finish plays. His passing and court vision, especially off the dribble, are underrated traits in his arsenal to help boost his team’s performance.

At the next level, Kaluma will look to improve his range on the offensive end and work on proving himself as a primary defender. His effort plays will help him to see the floor early and speed up his development with the ball in his hands. Which of his 8 schools provide the best opportunity for him to see the court and improve his game for the next level?