Recruiting Report: Kelvin Calhoun (2017)
Kelvin Calhoun, the 6’6” senior big man from Lakewood St. Edward, understands himself. The self-aware and coachable nature of Calhoun guides him through the lane and the recruitment process. “I’m kind of a player who knows his role. Recently I…
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Continue ReadingKelvin Calhoun, the 6’6” senior big man from Lakewood St. Edward, understands himself. The self-aware and coachable nature of Calhoun guides him through the lane and the recruitment process.
“I’m kind of a player who knows his role. Recently I haven’t really been the scorer type, with the AAU team I was on. I kind of know what I need to do … I’m kind of the guy you give the assignment to and I’m going to stick to it and make sure I complete the assignment to the fullest of my ability,” Calhoun said.
He played for the King James Shooting Stars this summer in the EYBL.
Calhoun’s ability to optimize his large frame landed him an offer from Depaul University in early June.
“Depaul, it’s kind of perfect for me. The campus and Chicago, I have family in Chicago. It’s right around downtown, the good kind of area for me,” Calhoun said.
Who else has expressed interest in the Lakewood St. Ed prospect?
“So far Depaul, Kent State, [Cleveland State], Northern Illinois, Akron, and a school called Northwood,” Calhoun said.
“Kent State is the most recent. It was probably at beginning of August, end of July. That’s probably the most recent one. I went to a camp at Kent State and the coach said I was pretty close to getting an offer, he just needed to see me more.”
When asked what he’s looking for in a college, Calhoun talked about the right fit.
“I just want to go to a place that fits me, as a player and as a person in general.” Calhoun elaborated, “Everybody is involved. It’s not just one person, one go-to person every play and try to get a bucket. I just want the offense to flow.”
At 6’6” and approximately 260 pounds, Calhoun has played center in high school. He is polishing his game as a power forward right now, with the expectation that he’s a few inches too short to play the five at a D-I program.
“This summer I’ve been working on my mid-range. So like 15 feet is getting pretty good, free throw line … I’ve been working on my handles too. My dribbling skills have been getting a little bit better,” Calhoun said.
He’s likely capable of guarding the four and five positions at the next level.
Whichever college program welcomes Calhoun onto campus next fall will be adding a young man with a basketball pedigree. His time at St. Eds, a respected high school program, has provided a team-first approach. While Calhoun can use his large presence to get buckets, he usually opens opportunities for his teammates.
As he enters his final year of high school, Calhoun is seeking progress and maybe even a piece of jewelry.
“Last year of high school for me, would be finish out the year strong academically. And then for basketball season would be, for one, make it further than we did in the playoffs last year. If we’re blessed enough, make it down to Columbus again. Because that would be something I’d like to go out with my senior year, a championship ring. That would be amazing.”
Calhoun currently carries a 2.9 grade point average.