Kerr Kriisa born January 2, 2001 is an Estonian college basketball player currently playing for the Kentucky Wildcats in the Southeastern Conference. He previously played for the Arizona Wildcats and West Virginia Mountaineers. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches (1.9 m) and weighing 190 pounds (86.2 kg), Kriisa plays as a point guard. A native of Tartu, Estonia, he has represented his country in various junior national basketball teams.
Kerr Kriisa Biography 2024
In August 2018, Kriisa signed with Lithuanian powerhouse Žalgiris Kaunas. During his first season, he played for Žalgiris-2 in the Lithuanian second league (NKL) and also competed in the Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament. Kriisa had an impressive performance in the tournament, earning MVP and All-Tournament Team honors at the Kaunas Qualifying Tournament, where he averaged 17.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.7 rebounds over seven games.
In October 2019, Kriisa made his EuroLeague debut for Žalgiris, scoring his first point from a free throw in a victory against LDLC ASVEL. Later that year, he was loaned to CBet Prienai, another Lithuanian team, to gain experience in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). His loan spell ended in January 2020, and he returned to Žalgiris-2.
Kerr Kriisa Biography Details
| Born | 2 January 2001 (age 23)
Tartu, Estonia |
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| Listed height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
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| Listed weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
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Kerr Kriisa Early Life
Kriisa began playing for his hometown club, BC Tartu, at the age of 12. He made his debut with Tartu Ülikool in the 2016–17 KML season when he was just 15 years old. In September 2017, he signed with German club Brose Bamberg and joined their affiliate team, the Baunach Young Pikes. However, his time in Germany was cut short due to an injury (periostitis), leading him to return to Estonia for treatment.
Kerr Kriisa Career History
Team | Years |
Tartu Ülikool | 2016–2017 |
Brose Bamberg | 2017–2018 |
Baunach Young Pikes (Loan) | 2017–2018 |
Žalgiris | 2018–2020 |
Žalgiris-2 | 2018–2020 |
CBet Prienai (Loan) | 2019–2020 |
Arizona Wildcats | 2020–2023 |
West Virginia Mountaineers | 2023–2024 |
Kentucky Wildcats | 2024–Present |
Early Career Stats (2016–2020)
Season | Team | Games Played | Minutes per Game | Points per Game | Assists per Game |
2016–17 | Tartu Ülikool | 12 | 15.4 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
2017–18 | Baunach Young Pikes | 10 | 21.0 | 6.5 | 3.0 |
2018–19 | Žalgiris-2 | 20 | 18.9 | 7.3 | 4.7 |
2019–20 | CBet Prienai | 15 | 25.4 | 9.2 | 4.0 |
Kriisa EuroLeague Performance
Year | Team | Games Played | Minutes per Game | Points per Game | Field Goal % |
2019–20 | Žalgiris | 1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.000 |
Career | Žalgiris | 1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.000 |
College Career Stats
Season | Team | Games Played | Games Started | Minutes per Game | Points per Game |
2020–21 | Arizona | 8 | 5 | 22.9 | 5.5 |
2021–22 | Arizona | 33 | 31 | 29.6 | 9.7 |
2022–23 | Arizona | 35 | 34 | 31.1 | 9.9 |
2023–24 | West Virginia | 23 | 23 | 33.5 | 11.0 |
Career Averages
Category | Averages |
Games Played | 99 |
Games Started | 93 |
Minutes per Game | 30.5 |
Points per Game | 9.7 |
Assists per Game | 4.7 |
Rebounds per Game | 2.3 |
Kriisa Performance in 2023–24 Season (West Virginia)
Category | Stat |
Points per Game | 11.0 |
Assists per Game | 4.7 |
3-Point Field Goal % | 42.4% |
Minutes per Game | 33.5 |
Rebounds per Game | 2.5 |
Transfer History of Kerr Kriisa
Year | From | To | Reason for Transfer |
2020 | Arizona | West Virginia | Seeking new opportunity |
2023 | West Virginia | Kentucky | Final year of eligibility |
Kriisa NCAA Suspension (2023–24)
Event | Details |
NCAA Suspension | 9 games |
Reason | NCAA disciplinary action for previous incident |
National Team Career
Year | Team | Tournaments Played |
2016 | Estonia U-16 | FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship |
2017 | Estonia U-16 | FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship |
2019 | Estonia U-18 | FIBA Europe Under-18 Division B Championship |
Background and Family
Category | Details |
Father | Valmo Kriisa (Former Professional Basketball Player) |
Inspiration | Named after NBA player Steve Kerr |
Strengths as a Player
Strength | Description |
Playmaking | Excellent court vision and ability to set up teammates |
Shooting | Strong 3-point shooter with a solid shooting percentage |
Leadership | On-court leadership and ability to manage the game |
Basketball IQ | High basketball IQ with quick decision-making |
Kriisa Career Highlights
Event | Details |
EuroLeague Debut | October 25, 2019 vs. LDLC ASVEL |
MVP | 2018–19 Kaunas Qualifying Tournament |
All-Tournament Team | Euroleague Next Generation Tournament (2018–19) |
College Career Milestones
Milestone | Year |
Committed to Arizona | April 18, 2020 |
Transferred to West Virginia | April 5, 2023 |
Transferred to Kentucky | May 1, 2024 |
College Coach Changes
Coach | Team | Years | Impact on Kriisa |
Sean Miller | Arizona | 2020 | Initial recruitment and early development |
Tommy Lloyd | Arizona | 2021–2023 | Helped Kriisa continue to grow at Arizona |
Bob Huggins | West Virginia | 2023 | Played under Huggins before transfer |
Josh Eilert | West Virginia | 2023–2024 | Interim coach after Huggins’ resignation |
Performance in International Competitions
Competition | Year | Performance |
FIBA U-16 Championship | 2016 | Helped Estonia’s U-16 team to a strong finish |
FIBA U-18 Division B Championship | 2019 | Played a key role for Estonia’s U-18 team |
Kerr Kriisa Net Worth
Kerr Kriisa net worth is not publicly available in precise figures.
Kerr Kriisa Summary
Kerr Kriisa basketball journey has been marked by steady development and international experience. Starting from his youth days in Estonia, Kriisa has played in top leagues across Europe and North America, showcasing his skills in both club and national team competitions. His transition to college basketball saw him make significant strides, becoming a key player for the Arizona Wildcats and later transferring to West Virginia.
