League LNB Pro B NBA draft 2009 / Undrafted Weight 109 kg Nationality American / Ivorian Name Jonathan Kale Education Providence College | Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Role Basketball Player Position Center Listed weight 240 lb (110 kg) Height 2.03 m Pro career 2009 | |
Born October 18, 1985 (age 38)
Mattapan, Massachusetts ( 1985-10-18 ) High school St. Andrew's School
(Barrington, Rhode Island) | ||
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Jonathan Kale (born October 18, 1985) is an American-born Ivorian basketball player who currently plays for Lille Metropole in the French LNB Pro B. Kale was a four-year player for Providence College and started every game in his senior season, averaging a career best 10.1 PPG and 6.0 RPG. He finished in the top 15 on the Providence career list in offensive rebounds and field goal percentage.
Kale was a member of the Côte d'Ivoire national basketball team at the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship. At the tournament, he helped the team to a surprise silver medal to qualify for the country's first FIBA World Championship in 24 years by averaging 5.6 PPG and 3.6 RPG.
Following his performance at the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship, Kale signed his first professional contract with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish League on August 28, 2009.
In July 2014, Kale signed with Lille Metropole in France.