Jacksonville University

AS A JUNIOR (2023-24)

Did not see action due to injury

AT SIU EDWARDSVILLE (2021-23)

Played in 64 games over two seasons for the Cougars, starting 26 his sophomore year...averaged 3.0 points per game over his two years, adding 2.7 rebounds per game and 59 blocks, shooting 46 percent from the field over 13.1 minutes per game...had three double-digit scoring performances last season, logging a season-high 13 against Farleigh Dickinson on November 18, adding a season-best 10 rebounds for his first career double-double...led the team with 36 blocks as a sophomore and finished third in the Ohio Valley Conference with 1.1 blocks per game

PRIOR TO SIUE

Helped lead Lake Norman Christian to a 27-8 record as a senior, averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds per game, while shooting 53 percent from the field...named MVP of the Phenom All-American Camp for the Top-80 players in North Carolina...also took part in the Phenom Invite Only Showcase...was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament...Most Outstanding Player at the US Prep Athletes Showcase in 2019

PERSONAL

Birthday is January 7...son of Jennifer and Andrew Kurtas...has one sibling, Olivia...majoring in communications