
Kel'el Ware
Miami Heat/C/
Player Info
Kel'el Ware is a highly-touted young center for the Miami Heat, selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Indiana University. At just 21 years old, the 7-foot, 229-pound big man represents the future of the Heat's frontcourt. Ware possesses a rare combination of size, shot-blocking instinct, and a developing offensive game that includes three-point range. His rookie season with the Heat is focused on adapting to the NBA's physicality and learning the team's renowned defensive system under head coach Erik Spoelstra. With a salary reflecting his first-round status, Ware has the tools—rim protection, floor-spacing potential, and athleticism—to grow into a modern NBA center, offering the Heat a dynamic new dimension alongside stars like Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
Preseason
GP
6
MPG
23.67
PPG
17.83
2PM%
55%
3PM%
38%
REB
11.5
AST
0.67
STL
1
BLK
0.5
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
More
Statistics
Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
6
Games Started
3
Minutes
23.67
Points
17.83
Rebound
11.5
Assist
0.67
Block
0.5
Steal
1
Field Goal %
50%
3-Point Field Goal %
38%
Free Throw %
83%
Offensive Rebound
2.83
Defensive Rebound
8.67
Turnovers
1.5
Assists/Turnovers
0.4
Personal Fouls
1.5
Total Data
Points
107
Rebound
69
Assist
4
Block
3
Steal
6
Field Goal %
50%
3-Point Field Goal %
38%
Free Throw %
83%
Offensive Rebound
17
Defensive Rebound
52
Turnovers
9
Personal Fouls
9


