Kelby Kramer is a physically imposing and athletic center known for his elite shot-blocking instincts and rim protection. He anchors the paint defensively with strong timing, verticality, and the ability to alter or erase shots around the basket. Offensively, he thrives as a lob target in pick-and-roll situations, finishes with power, and runs the floor hard in transition. Kramer plays with high energy, rebounds aggressively on both ends, and provides a strong physical presence that impacts the game even without needing the ball. His defensive intensity and interior toughness make him a true anchor in the paint.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born: Aug.17, 1999 in Rock Springs, WY
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Career:
2016-2017: Rock Springs, WY / Rock Springs High School
2017-2018: University of Montana (NCAA): redshirted
2018-2019: University of Montana (NCAA): 20 games: 0.9ppg
2019-2020: Minnesota State University Mankato (NCAA2, starting five): 32 games: 9.1ppg, 9.2rpg, 2.5bpg, FGP: 61.6%, FT: 59.1%
2020-2021: Minnesota State University Mankato (NCAA2, starting five): 17 games: 6.8ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.1bpg, FGP: 65.3%; the most of season games were canceled due to covid-19 pandemic
2021-2022: Minnesota State University Mankato (NCAA2, starting five): 24 games: 6.4ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.1bpg, FGP: 76.3%
2022-2023: Minnesota State University Mankato (NCAA2): 21 games: 4.6ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.2bpg
2023-2024: KK Lovcen Cetinje (Montenegro-Erste Liga, starting five): 17 games: 10.9ppg, Reb-3(9.9rpg),
Blocks-3(1.6bpg), FGP-2(74.3%), 3PT-1(66.7%), FT: 40.0%: Balkan League: 8 games: 9.1ppg, 9.6rpg, 1.0apg, 1.9bpg, 2FGP: 63.3%, FT: 55.0%
2024: Caballeros de Culiacan (Mexico-CIBACOPA, starting five): 17 games: 8.4ppg, 10.9rpg, 1.1apg, 2.0bpg, 2FGP: 59.0%, FT: 48.5%
2024: Frontinos Del Tachira (Venezuela-SPB, starting five): 12 games: 9.3ppg, 9.8rpg, 2.1bpg, 2FGP: 65.8%, FT: 48.5%
2024-2025: SCM winsed.swiss Mozzart Bet Timisoara (Romania-Liga Nationala): DNP, then signed at Nitra Blue Wings (Slovakia-Nike SBL): 2 games: 2.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 2FGP: 50.0%, FT: 100.0%, in Nov.’24 moved to Penarol Mar del Plata (Argentina-La Liga)
2025: Gaiteros de Zulia (Venezuela-SPB)
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Awards/Achievements:
Big Sky Conf. Regular Season Champion -2019
Big Sky Conf. Tournament Winner -2019
All-NSIC Newcomer of the Year -2020
All-NSIC Honorable Mention -2020
NSIC Tournament Finalist -2020
Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Second Team -2024
Mexican CIBACOPA -2024 (Player of the Week Rd.26)
Eurobasket.com Montenegrin League All-Imports Team -2024
Venezuelan SPB -2024 (Player of the Week Rd.17)

*FIRST BLOCKER ARGENTINA TOP DIV 2025