JJ Kalakon brings a high-motor two-way wing profile to Western Illinois
Kalakon projects as a **tenacious, high-motor two-way guard/wing** who impacts games with rebounding, extra possessions, and downhill scoring more than pure shot volume. In his 2023/24 NCAA senior season, he averaged 8.9 points and 4.6 rebounds, then jumped to 20.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in his 2024/25 pro rookie year, including five double-doubles and a 40-point, 14-rebound high. His calling card is physicality and effort on both ends, making him a strong fit for a team that values toughness, versatility, and hustle over flash.
