Martin Krampelj

Martin Krampelj (born March 10, 1995) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Iwate Big Bulls of the B.League.[1] He played college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays.

Martin Krampelj
No. 14 – Iwate Big Bulls
PositionPower forward
LeagueB.League
Personal information
Born (1995-03-10) March 10, 1995
Ljubljana, Slovenia
NationalitySlovenian
Listed height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight107 kg (236 lb)
Career information
High schoolImpact Basketball Academy
(Sarasota, Florida)
CollegeCreighton (2015–2019)
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Cedevita Olimpija
2019–2020→Andorra
2020GTK Gliwice
2020KD Ilirija
2021–2022Sioux Falls Skyforce
2022Aguada
2022Hamilton Honey Badgers
2022–2023MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza
2023Givova Scafati
2023BC Astana
2023–presentIwate Big Bulls

Early career

Krampelj was a member of youth categories at Grosuplje and later Krka.

College career

In 2015, Krampelj announced his decision to attend the Creighton University in the United States and play for the Creighton Bluejays.[2] Krampelj averaged 11.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game as a redshirt sophomore, hitting 67.1-percent of his field goals. However, he tore his ACL in a game against Seton Hall on January 17, 2018 and was forced to miss the rest of the season.[3] As a redshirt junior, Krampelj averaged 13.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, shooting 59.2 percent from the floor. He was named Honorable Mention All-Big East and led the Bluejays to a 20-15 record, advancing to the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament. After the season, he opted to forego his final season of eligibility and enter the NBA draft.[4]

Professional career

Cedevita Olimpija (2019–2020)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Krampelj was named a member of the Denver Nuggets for the 2019 NBA Summer League.[5]

On 12 July 2019, Krampelj signed his first professional contract with Cedevita Olimpija.[1]

Loan to MoraBanc Andorra (2019–2020)

On 18 December 2019, MoraBanc Andorra announced that they had added Krampelj to their roster on loan from Cedevita Olimpija.[6]

GTK Gliwice (2020)

On 20 August 2020, Krampelj signed with GTK Gliwice of the PLK.[7] In seven games he averaged 10.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Krampelj parted ways with the team on October 9.[8]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2021–2022)

In October 2021, Krampelj joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce from the available player pool.[9] On 3 February 2022, Krampelj was removed from the team by the Skyforce.[10]

On 10 February 2022, Krampelj was reacquired and activated by Sioux Falls.[10] He played 31 games and averaged 9.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.5 minutes.[11]

Aguada (2022)

In April 2022, Krampelj signed with Aguada from the Uruguayan League.[11]

Hamilton Honey Badgers (2022)

On 5 May 2022, Krampelj signed with the Hamilton Honey Badgers of the CEBL.[12]

MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza (2022–present)

On September 20, 2022, he has signed with MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[13]

References
  1. "Cedevita Olimpija tabs rookie Krampelj". EurocupBasketball.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  2. "Martin Krampelj: 2019 Draft Prospect". nba.com. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  3. "Creighton's Martin Krampelj out for season after tearing ACL". USA Today. Associated Press. January 18, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  4. "Creighton's Krampelj Will Skip Senior Season". WOWT. May 29, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  5. "Denver Nuggets announce 2019 NBA Summer League roster". NBA.com. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  6. "Martin Krampelj fitxa per un mes". ca.ad (in Spanish). 18 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  7. Carchia, Emiliano (20 August 2020). "Martin Krampelj inks with GTK Gliwice". Sportando. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  8. "Krampelj leaves GTK Gliwice". Eurobasket.com. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  9. "Skyforce Announces 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". Our Sports Central. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  10. "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  11. Ramos, Alejandro (12 April 2022). "Apunta al viejo continente". BasquetCaliente.com. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  12. "Honey Badgers Sign NBA G League Forward Tilmon". CEBL.com. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  13. "Martin Krampelj został nowym zawodnikiem MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza!". sport1.pl (in Polish). September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
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