Xavier University Athletics
Graduate Transfer Kerem Kanter Withdraws Name from NBA Draft
05.22.17 | Men's Basketball
The forward will enroll at Xavier for the 2017-18 academic year
CINCINNATI - Xavier head coach Chris Mack announced that Kerem Kanter has signed an Athletic Financial Aid Agreement. In addition, Kanter has officially removed his named from the 2017 NBA Draft. Kanter will be a graduate transfer and be eligible immediately for the 2017-18 season at Xavier.
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"I am very excited to announce the addition of Kerem to our program," said Mack. "Kerem gives us experience, size and skill in the front court. He has a very unique style in the way that he plays but most importantly he's effective. Adding Kerem will give us great flexibility this coming season."Â
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Kanter, a 6-foot-10 forward from Istanbul, Turkey, was Green Bay's second-leading scorer at 11.3 points per game and leading rebounder at 6.3 rebounds per game last season. Kanter played in 31 of UWGB's 32 games, starting 20 times, and helped the Phoenix to an 18-14 overall mark and a 12-6 record in Horizon League play.
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Green Bay reached postseason play in each of Kanter's first two seasons. Kanter played in 19 games as a freshman, helping the Phoenix finish 24-9 overall and earn a trip to the 2015 NIT. Kanter played in 28 games as a sophomore, helping the Phoenix to a 23-12 mark, while winning the 2016 Horizon League Championship and a berth in the 2016 NCAA Tournament.
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"I am very excited to announce the addition of Kerem to our program," said Mack. "Kerem gives us experience, size and skill in the front court. He has a very unique style in the way that he plays but most importantly he's effective. Adding Kerem will give us great flexibility this coming season."Â
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Kanter, a 6-foot-10 forward from Istanbul, Turkey, was Green Bay's second-leading scorer at 11.3 points per game and leading rebounder at 6.3 rebounds per game last season. Kanter played in 31 of UWGB's 32 games, starting 20 times, and helped the Phoenix to an 18-14 overall mark and a 12-6 record in Horizon League play.
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Green Bay reached postseason play in each of Kanter's first two seasons. Kanter played in 19 games as a freshman, helping the Phoenix finish 24-9 overall and earn a trip to the 2015 NIT. Kanter played in 28 games as a sophomore, helping the Phoenix to a 23-12 mark, while winning the 2016 Horizon League Championship and a berth in the 2016 NCAA Tournament.
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