Keve Aluma got a late start to playing basketball, but the former Virginia Tech standout is now on the verge of finding a place in the NBA after two strong seasons with the Hokies.
Aluma grew up playing soccer first and hadn’t paid much attention to basketball. However, standing at 6-foot-7 in high school, basketball offers started to come in and Aluma decided to make the switch and transition from the soccer field to the hardwood.
He played the first two years of his collegiate career for Mike Young at Wofford, averaging 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in that span. When Young left Wofford for Virginia Tech, Aluma followed him to Blacksburg to continue his career.
The decision to transfer catapulted his career to the next level.
Aluma earned back-to-back appearances on the All-ACC second team after posting 15.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, two assists and 1.1 blocked shots over his final two years. He led the Hokies in scoring in each season en route to two consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
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— Keve Aluma (@AlumaKeve) April 25, 2022
Now, Aluma is looking to continue his momentum to the next level.
The 6-foot-8 forward has been training with other prospects at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has also worked out for teams like the Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards among others, and has several more to go.
Rookie Wire recently caught up with Aluma to discuss the pre-draft process, what he is looking to showcase to teams, his collegiate career and much more.
Please note: This interview was minorly edited in its transcript for clarity