According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Arthur Kaluma, the former redshirt sophomore forward from Kansas State, intends to visit the Texas basketball program next week. Kaluma recently visited the SMU Mustangs earlier this week.
Texas basketball reportedly hosting Kansas State transfer F Arthur Kaluma for a visit in late June:
He is anticipated to visit Texas early next week.
Kaluma has two years of eligibility remaining. He spent one season at Kansas State, averaging 14.4 points per game, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over 33 games played and 32 starts.
The 6-foot-7 and 220-pound forward from Boston, MA, spent the first two years of his collegiate career with the Creighton Blue Jays. Kaluma earned 2022 All-Big East Tournament and Big East All-Freshman Team honors in his first year at Creighton.
During his tenure at Creighton spanning two seasons, Kaluma posted averages of 11.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game across 68 games, starting 67 of them.
Kaluma is among the leading forwards currently in the transfer portal during this stage of the offseason. He is ranked as the 13th best transfer small forward according to the 247Sports Composite.
The spring transfer portal closed for new entries (except for graduate transfers) a couple of months ago, specifically at midnight on May 1.
Kaluma initially declared for the NBA Draft early, announcing his decision to enter the transfer portal on April 23, 2024. However, he withdrew his name from consideration in the 2024 NBA Draft before the deadline on May 31, a few weeks ago.
