Calvin Solomon

Photo by: Evan Luecke

Class:
Freshman
Ht./Wt.:
6-7 / 208
Position:
F
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Klein Forest HS

As a Sophomore (2020-21)
Appeared in 21 games, making 20 starts in all...Averaged 7.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game on 54 percent of attempts from the field...Record seven double-digit games and one double-double overall...Led SFA with 20 blocked shots on the season.

As a Freshman (2019-20)
Played in 29 games for the Lumberjacks while averaging 15.3 minutes per game... Recorded season totals of 86 points, 124 rebounds, and 28 assists... Tallied three games with 10+ rebounds... Recorded 4 games with multiple blocks... Notable games included posting 11 rebounds and 4 points against Lamar University (1/25), 10 rebounds and 5 points against Niagara (11/13), and 6 points, 3 steals, and 3 assists against N.C. Central (11/09).

High School | Alongside fellow 2019-20 SFA signee Kharee McDaniel, helped lead Klein Forest High School on an unforgettable run to the 6A state finals in his final season as a prep...Helped the Golden Eagles amass 33 wins in the 2018-19 season...Thanks in part to his play, Klein Forest entered the 6A state title game on a 25-game winning streak...Averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a senior...Collected the title of Houston Chronicle Co-Player of the Year...In the 2019 state title clash against Duncanville, finished with a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Personal | Calvin Solomon is from Houston, Texas, where he attended Klein Forest High School. Calvin, also known by his nickname "Yatti," is one of the Houston Rockets biggest fans, even though his favorite NBA player is LeBron James. When he is not on the court, Calvin enjoys playing NBA 2K21 on his Playstation. Calvin can often be found at Sonic Drive-In listening to hip-hop and eating chicken.