Kyle Wiltjer
Encyclopedia
Kyle Wiltjer is a Canadian-American college basketball
player for the University of Kentucky
Wildcats men's basketball team
. He is a 6-foot-9, 239-pound power forward/center. He was a 2011 McDonald's All-American, and the winner of the event's three-point contest. He holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship, but he has represented Canada in international basketball competition.
Wiltjer played in the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game
in Chicago. Also, he played in the 2011 Nike Hoop Summit
in Portland
and in 2011 Jordan Brand Classic in Charlotte
.
, and the No. 22 recruit by Scout.com
.
Wiltjer chose to play basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats and coach John Calipari
on August 28, 2010. He had also considered Kansas, California, Texas, Gonzaga, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest.
, a Canadian
former professional basketball player, and Carol Wiltjer.
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
Wildcats men's basketball team
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
. He is a 6-foot-9, 239-pound power forward/center. He was a 2011 McDonald's All-American, and the winner of the event's three-point contest. He holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship, but he has represented Canada in international basketball competition.
High school career
Wiltjer attended Jesuit High School in Beaverton, Oregon, where he led the school to three consecutive Oregon state championships.Wiltjer played in the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game
2011 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
The 2011 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game that was played on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, home of the Chicago Bulls. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly-recruited high school boys graduating in 2011...
in Chicago. Also, he played in the 2011 Nike Hoop Summit
Nike Hoop Summit
The Nike Hoop Summit is a basketball all-star game sponsored by Nike, held once a year, which features the USA Basketball Men's Junior Select Team against a World Select team of international players. The players demonstrate their skills and hope to attract attention from either NBA scouts or...
in Portland
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
and in 2011 Jordan Brand Classic in Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
.
College recruiting
Wiltjer was ranked as the No. 18 recruit in the class of 2011 in the ESPNU 100, the No. 25 recruit by Rivals.comRivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
, and the No. 22 recruit by Scout.com
Scout.com
Scout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
.
Wiltjer chose to play basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats and coach John Calipari
John Calipari
John Calipari is an American basketball coach. Since April 2009, he has been the men's head coach at the University of Kentucky....
on August 28, 2010. He had also considered Kansas, California, Texas, Gonzaga, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest.
Awards and honors
- 2011 McDonald's All-American team selection
- 2011 Jordan Brand High School All-American team selection
- 2011 Nike Hoops Summit World team selection
- 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year Oregon
Personal life
Kyle is the son of GregGreg Wiltjer
Greg Wiltjer is a retired Canadian professional basketball center. He played in several important tournaments for the Canadian national basketball team, including the 1984 Summer Olympics, as well as the European Cup Winner's Cup championship with FC Barcelona.- Amateur career :Six foot, eleven...
, a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
former professional basketball player, and Carol Wiltjer.