Gabe Kalscheur (born May 20, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Nürnberg Falcons of the ProA. He played college basketball for Minnesota and Iowa State.

Gabe Kalscheur
Nürnberg Falcons BC
PositionShooting guard
LeagueProA
Personal information
Born (1999-06-10) June 10, 1999 (age 25)
Edina, Minnesota, U.S
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolDeLaSalle (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
College
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Capital City Go-Go
2024Iowa Wolves
2024–presentNürnberg Falcons
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2023)
  • Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2023)

High school career

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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

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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

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Capital City Go-Go (2023–2024)

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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][7] 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)

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

Nürnberg Falcons (2024–present)

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On September 16, 2024, Kalscheur signed with Nürnberg Falcons of the ProA.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Souhan, Jim (March 23, 2019). "Mother taught Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur how to shoot". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Stevens, Connor (September 18, 2020). "2020 Gopher Hoops Player Preview: Gabe Kalscheur". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Hines, Travis (April 10, 2021). "Minnesota transfer Gabe Kalscheur headed to Iowa State". Des Moines Register. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Powell, James (May 4, 2022). "Gabe Kalscheur returns to Iowa State". Iowa State Daily. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kalscheur Named NABC All-District". Iowa State Cyclones. March 14, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Washington Wizards [@WashWizards] (October 21, 2023). "Official: We have signed Hamidou Diallo and Gabe Kalscheur to Exhibit 10 contracts" (Tweet). Retrieved February 24, 2024 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ a b Waller, Candi (October 21, 2023). "Washington Wizards Sign, Then Waive Hamidou Diallo and Gabe Kalscheur". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Washington Wizards [@WashWizards] (October 21, 2023). "Official: We have waived Hamidou Diallo and Gabe Kalscheur" (Tweet). Retrieved February 24, 2024 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster, Dates". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "Capital City Go-Go Acquire R.J. Hampton via Trade with Sioux Falls Skyhawks". NBA.com. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "Iowa Wolves Add Gabe Kalscheur". NBA.com. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  12. ^ O'Hara, Nolan (February 19, 2024). "Ex-Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur joins Timberwolves' G League team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "College-Star Gabe Kalscheur soll Nürnberg Falcons beflügeln". Nuernberg-Falcons.de (in German). September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
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