Keve Aluma

Keve Aluma
	Aluma with Wofford in 2019
No. 22 – Virginia Tech Hokies
Position	Power forward
League	Atlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born	December 31, 1998
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school	Stephen Decatur; (Berlin, Maryland)
College	Wofford (2017–2019); Virginia Tech (2020–present);

Keve Aluma (born December 31, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Virginia Tech Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He previously played for the Wofford Terriers.

Early life and high school career

Aluma grew up playing soccer and did not play basketball until high school. He stood 6'7" as a freshman at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, Maryland.[1] Aluma was a three-year starter for Decatur, leading the team to two regional titles and a 3A state championship game appearance. He was named Bayside South Player of the Year in his senior season.[2] Aluma committed to playing college basketball for Wofford over offers from Loyola (Maryland), UTEP and UMBC, among others.[3]

College career

Aluma averaged 2.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game as a freshman at Wofford. He became a starter in his next season.[4] On January 3, 2019, Aluma matched his season-high 14 points and nine rebounds in a 112–81 win over The Citadel.[5] As a sophomore, he averaged 6.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.[6] Aluma transferred to Virginia Tech, where his previous coach Mike Young was hired, and sat out for one season due to transfer rules.[7] On November 28, 2020, he posted 23 points and eight rebounds in an 81–73 overtime win over third-ranked Villanova.[8] On January 30, 2021, he recorded 29 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, leading his team to a 65–61 win over eighth-ranked Virginia.[9] In his following game, Aluma posted 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in an 83–72 loss to Pittsburgh.[10]

Career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

College


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2017–18	Wofford	33	3	13.3	.566	–	.571	3.4	.5	.2	.4	2.5
2018–19	Wofford	35	34	26.6	.667	.000	.574	6.8	1.0	.7	.9	6.9
2019–20	Virginia Tech	Redshirt
Career		68	37	20.1	.639	.000	.574	5.2	.8	.4	.6	4.8

Personal life

His biological father, Peter Aluma, played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for part of one season. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Bethany and Bruce Copeland.[11]

References

Robertson, Jimmy (November 29, 2020). "Keve Aluma: Finding his future". Radford News Journal. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
Pollitt, Richard (November 27, 2020). "Stephen Decatur grad Keve Aluma impresses in Virginia Tech debut". The Daily Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
Northam, Mitchell (September 20, 2016). "Decatur's Keve Aluma commits to Wofford". The Daily Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
Pollitt, Richard (December 7, 2020). "Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma represents the Shore on the basketball court". The Daily Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
"Magee, Hoover lead hot-shooting Wofford past The Citadel". ESPN. Associated Press. January 3, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
McFarling, Aaron (December 2, 2020). "McFarling: Welcome to Aluma nation". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
Wood, Norm (May 6, 2019). "Keve Aluma transfers from Wofford to Hokies, reconnects with Young". Daily Press. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
Berman, Mark (November 28, 2020). "Virginia Tech upsets No. 3 Villanova in overtime, just days after scheduling game". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
"Aluma scores career-high 29, Hokies rally to defeat Virginia 65-51". Virginia Tech Athletics. January 30, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
"Aluma's 30 points not enough in setback at Pitt". Virginia Tech Athletics. February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
Barber, Mike (July 9, 2020). "Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma always had basketball in his blood". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 29, 2020.

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[1] Robertson, Jimmy (November 29, 2020). "Keve Aluma: Finding his future". Radford News Journal. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[2] Pollitt, Richard (November 27, 2020). "Stephen Decatur grad Keve Aluma impresses in Virginia Tech debut". The Daily Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[3] Northam, Mitchell (September 20, 2016). "Decatur's Keve Aluma commits to Wofford". The Daily Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[4] Pollitt, Richard (December 7, 2020). "Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma represents the Shore on the basketball court". The Daily Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[5] "Magee, Hoover lead hot-shooting Wofford past The Citadel". ESPN. Associated Press. January 3, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[6] McFarling, Aaron (December 2, 2020). "McFarling: Welcome to Aluma nation". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[7] Wood, Norm (May 6, 2019). "Keve Aluma transfers from Wofford to Hokies, reconnects with Young". Daily Press. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[8] Berman, Mark (November 28, 2020). "Virginia Tech upsets No. 3 Villanova in overtime, just days after scheduling game". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[9] "Aluma scores career-high 29, Hokies rally to defeat Virginia 65-51". Virginia Tech Athletics. January 30, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.

[10] "Aluma's 30 points not enough in setback at Pitt". Virginia Tech Athletics. February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.

[barber-11] Barber, Mike (July 9, 2020). "Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma always had basketball in his blood". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 29, 2020.