KACPER KLACZEK NEWS

Elon earns 85-79 victory over Northern Illinois

Led by Kacper Klaczek's 23 points, the Elon Phoenix defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 85-79 on Saturday

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Marshall hosts Elon after Klaczek's 25-point game

Elon faces the Marshall Thundering Herd after Kacper Klaczek scored 25 points in Elon's 92-90 overtime victory against the UNC Greensboro Spartans

NOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Klaczek's 25 lead Elon over UNC Greensboro 92-90 in OT

Kacper Klaczek led the Elon Phoenix with 25 points and Bryson Cokley hit the game-winning free throws with 21 seconds left in overtime as the Phoenix knocked off the UNC Greensboro...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Receives additional eligibility Klaczek has received one additional year of eligibility from the NCAA, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Klaczek will have one more year of collegiate eligibility after going through the appeals process after exhausting his final season of NCAA eligibility. The 6-foot-8 senior was active for 11 games during his freshman season (2021-22). Klaczek appeared in 33 games with Albany last season (25 starts), averaging 8.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks on 29.2 minutes per game.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Klaczek has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Klaczek will depart Albany after one season in search of a better opportunity for what could be his final collegiate season. The senior forward averaged 8.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 29.2 minutes across 33 appearances.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Klaczek scores 16 off the bench, Saint Joseph's takes down Fordham 82-69

Kacper Klaczek scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead the Saint Joseph's Hawks over the Fordham Rams 82-69

MARCH 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Available again Klaczek (undisclosed) logged two points (1-1 FG), one rebound, one assist and one block across his seven minutes during the Hawks' 78-77 win Tuesday at Massachusetts.

Impact Klaczek marked his return from a two-game absence. Now, the healthy can continue his role from before, serving as a pivotal contributor from the Hawks' bench. While no longer starting games like he did during their 2022-23 season, Klaczek is still playing 10 or more minutes with regularity, averaging 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds across his last 15 games in the process.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unusual stat line in return Klaczek recorded zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, four blocks and three steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 72-67 win over Loyola Chicago.

Impact Klaczek did just about everything except score the ball in his first game back from a two-game absence due to an ankle issue, as he tallied season highs with three takeaways and four rejections Tuesday night versus the Ramblers. The 6-foot-8 sophomore will aim to find his shooting rhythm when the Hawks take on George Washington on Wednesday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Wednesday Klaczek didn't play in Wednesday's game versus Richmond despite being available.

Impact Klaczek was surprisingly ruled available Wednesday after being deemed doubtful previously. However, it appears that he was only available in an emergency situation, but should be good to go for the conference tournament.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday night Klaczek (ankle) will be available for Saint Joseph's as they host Richmond on Wednesday night.

Impact Klaczek's availability comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange said the forward would be doubtful to play earlier in the day. It remains to be seen how many minutes Klaczek will be able to provide, but simply having him available will be significant for Saint Joesph's. The Sophomore is averaging 8.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists this season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to sit Wednesday Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange said Klaczek (ankle) is doubtful to play Wednesday against Richmond, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Official word on Klaczek's status may not arrive until shortly before the game's 7 p.m. ET opening tip, but the sophomore big man appears headed for a second consecutive absence. With Klaczek likely to sit and center Ejike Obinna (foot) already ruled out for the contest, the Hawks will presumably be without both members of their starting frontcourt.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at St. Bonaventure Klaczek will sit out the Hawks' game Sunday at St. Bonaventure, according to their Twitter account.

Impact An ankle injury will prevent Klaczek from participating in the Hawks' upcoming game. Following it, they are scheduled to host Richmond next Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 24 mins off bench in return Klaczek produced five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 88-63 loss to VCU.

Impact After missing the last six games with an illness, Klaczek was able to return off the bench on Tuesday. He showed a little rust, but he should continue to get better once his conditioning returns to where it was. Klczek started the first 21 games of the season and should get his starting spot back at some point.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Tuesday Klaczek (illness) plans to return Tuesday.

Impact The sophomore will return to the floor Tuesday against TCU after missing the last five games with a non-covid illness. Klaczek is averaging 8.6 points and 5.6 rebounds this season and should make a positive impact for the Hawks.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Klaczek (illness) will not play Saturday.

Impact The sophomore will miss his sixth straight game with a non-covid illness. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against VCU.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Klaczek (illness) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against Duquesne.

Impact Klaczek will miss his fifth-consecutive game as the result of a non-COVID illness. The 6-foot-8 junior will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against Davidson.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Klaczek (illness) will be inactive for Saturday's matchup with George Washington.

Impact Klaczek will miss his fourth-consecutive game as the result of illness. The 6-foot-8 sophomore, who has averaged 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 21 starts, will have his next opportunity to return when St. Joseph's travel to Duquesne on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Klaczek (illness) will be inactive for St. Joseph's showdown with Loyola Chicago on Wednesday.

Impact Klaczek will miss his third consecutive game due to a non-COVID illness, as St. Joseph's takes on Loyola Chicago. The 6-foot-8 sophomore will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against George Washington.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. La Salle Klaczek (illness) will sit out the Hawks' game Sunday at La Salle, according to their Twitter account.

Impact Klaczek will have sat out multiple games because of his ongoing illness. Currently, the sophomore's next opportunity to return is at Loyola-Chicago on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Klaczek (illness) won't be available for St. Josephs on Wednesday night as they host Rhode Island.

Impact Klaczek had started every game for the Hawks to this point, but will miss his first game of the season with an injury. The forward is averaging 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists on the season thus far. Louis Bleechmore, as well as Ejike Obinna, are candidates to see more minutes in his absence.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Producing for Poland overseas Klaczek (face) had 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks while playing for Poland in the FIBA U20 European World Championships.

Impact Klaczek's freshman season with the Red Hawks ended early due to a facial injury, but not only is he now playing overseas, he's been producing for his home country. Klaczek led Poland in minutes played, scoring and rebounding while helping his team to avoid relegation to the second division. It looks like there shouldn't be any obstacles to Klaczek suiting up for St. Joseph's in 2022-23, where he'll presumably have an expanded role.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss minimum of four weeks Klaczek will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks after suffering a facial injury during a recent practice, the team announced Monday.

Impact Klaczek had made for starts this season, but was seeing his role decline over the last month or so. Klaczek is looking at a mid-February return as the best case scenario.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Role declining? Klaczek did not take the court in Wednesday's 78-71 victory over Pennsylvania.

Impact Klaczek started the first four games of the season for the Hawks, but contributed a combined seven points on 23.1 percent shooting over that span. He was then demoted to a reserve role and saw 15 minutes or less over the next four contests. Wednesday was the first game of the season he's sat out entirely, and with no word of injury coming from the school or its beat writers, it seems Klaczek may have fallen out of the eight-man rotation, at least in the short term.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE