Jonathan Kale | |
Position: | Center |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 8 |
Weight: | 240lb |
Nationality: | American / Ivorian |
Birth Date: | 18 October 1985 |
Birth Place: | Mattapan, Massachusetts |
Highschool: | St. Andrew's School (Barrington, Rhode Island) |
College: | Providence (2005–2009) |
Draft Year: | 2009 |
Career Start: | 2009 |
Career End: | 2015 |
Years1: | 2009 |
Team1: | Anwil Włocławek |
Years2: | 2009–2010 |
Team2: | Phoenix Hagen |
Years3: | 2010–2011 |
Team3: | Ourense Termal |
Years4: | 2011–2012 |
Team4: | Lleida Bàsquet |
Years5: | 2012–2013 |
Team5: | CB Coruña |
Years6: | 2013–2014 |
Team6: | Ourense Termal |
Years7: | 2014–2015 |
Team7: | Lille Metropole |
Jonathan Kale (born October 18, 1985) is a retired American-born Ivorian professional basketball player.[1] Kale was a four-year player for Providence College and started every game in his senior season, averaging a career best 10.1 PPG and 6.0 RPG.[2] He finished in the top 15 on the Providence career list in offensive rebounds and field goal percentage.[3]
Kale was a member of the Côte d'Ivoire national basketball team at the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship.[4] At the tournament, he helped the team to a surprise silver medal to qualify for the country's first FIBA World Championship in 24 years by averaging 5.6 PPG and 3.6 RPG.[5]
Following his performance at the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship, Kale signed his first professional contract with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish League on August 28, 2009.[6]
In July 2014, Kale signed with Lille Metropole in France.[7]