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Jonathan Kale
Personal information
Born (1985-10-18) October 18, 1985 (age 39)
Mattapan, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican / Ivorian
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Andrew's School
(Barrington, Rhode Island)
CollegeProvidence (2005–2009)
NBA draft2009: undrafted
Playing career2009–2015
PositionCenter
Career history
2009Anwil Włocławek
2009–2010Phoenix Hagen
2010–2011Ourense Termal
2011–2012Lleida Bàsquet
2012–2013CB Coruña
2013–2014Ourense Termal
2014–2015Lille Metropole
Medals
Representing  Ivory Coast
Men's basketball
Afrobasket
Silver medal – second place 2009 Libya National Team

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]

References

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  1. ^ Kale und Finn verstärken Center-Garde Phoenix Hagen (German)
  2. ^ Jonathan Kale at friars.com
  3. ^ "FRIARS.COM – Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site – Men's Basketball". Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  4. ^ Jonathan Kale at FIBA.com
  5. ^ "FIBA.com: 2009 FIBA Africa Championship for Men Player profile". libya2009.fiba.com. Archived from the original on 2009-08-13.
  6. ^ "Jonathan Kale Signs in Poland : Bradley Sports Management". Archived from the original on 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
  7. ^ "Lille tabs Jonathan Kale". www.sportando.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-26.
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