Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kerr Kriisa

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Kerr Kriisa

Discover the career path of Kerr Kriisa, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kerr Kriisa is an Estonian college basketball player currently playing point guard for the Kentucky Wildcats. Previously, he played for the Arizona Wildcats and West Virginia Mountaineers. He is 6'3" and weighs 190 pounds. Notably, he suffered a fractured foot in December 2024 requiring surgery. Kriisa has also represented Estonia in junior national team competitions, showcasing his international experience.

2016: U-16 Championship

In 2016, Kriisa represented the Estonia national U-16 team at the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.

2016: Debut with Tartu Ülikool

In the 2016-17 KML season, Kerr Kriisa, at the age of 15, debuted with Tartu Ülikool.

September 2017: Signed with Brose Bamberg

In September 2017, Kriisa signed with Brose Bamberg and began playing for their affiliate team, Baunach Young Pikes.

2017: U-16 Championship

In 2017, Kriisa represented the Estonia national U-16 team at the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.

August 2018: Signed with Žalgiris

In August 2018, Kerr Kriisa signed with Žalgiris.

October 2019: EuroLeague Debut

On October 25, 2019, Kriisa made his EuroLeague debut for Žalgiris, scoring his first point in a victory against LDLC ASVEL.

November 2019: Loan to CBet Prienai

In November 2019, Kriisa was loaned to CBet Prienai to gain experience in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).

2019: U-18 Championship

In 2019, Kriisa represented the Estonia national U-18 team at the FIBA Europe Under-18 Division B Championship.

January 2020: Returned to Žalgiris-2

In January 2020, Kerr Kriisa's loan spell ended, and he returned to Žalgiris-2.

April 18, 2020: Committed to Arizona

On April 18, 2020, Kerr Kriisa committed to playing college basketball for Arizona in the United States.

2022: Entered Transfer Portal

Following the 2022-23 season, Kerr Kriisa announced he would enter the transfer portal again.

April 5, 2023: Intended Transfer to West Virginia

On April 5, 2023, Kerr Kriisa announced his intention to transfer to West Virginia.

2023: Return and Suspension

After drawing an NCAA suspension for the first nine games of the 2023-24 season, Kerr Kriisa returned to start for the Mountaineers.