About Me

John Ah Kao is a CCC All-Conference guard and professional player whose game blends efficiency, toughness, and clear, teachable habits. After a standout college career at Roger Williams University—where he helped the Hawks capture their first Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) title since 1999 and make the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance (Feb 24 & Mar 1, 2024)—John took his game overseas to Estonia. Roger Williams University Athletics+1

Professional (Overseas)

• Reinar Halliku Korvpallikool (Estonia, Saku I liiga – 2nd tier):
  20.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.3 SPG • 54.3% 2PT • 41% 3PT
  Quarterfinal MVP • Semifinal MVP
  Note: Saku I liiga is Estonia’s second-tier pro league; RHK competes in that circuit. Wikipedia+1

College Career (Roger Williams University)

• 2023–24: Started 29 games; 14.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.5 APG; career-high 27 vs. Clark (Nov 26); CCC All-Conference Third Team. Played a key role in RWU’s historic run to the CCC Championship and NCAA Tournament. cnesports.org+2Roger Williams University Athletics+2

• 2022–23: 26 games (2 starts); third on team in FTs made; 8.8 PPG; led team in FG%; 12 steals; season-high 20 vs. Wheaton (Nov 22). Roger Williams University Athletics

• 2021–22: All 24 games (23 starts); 8.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG; 45 assists, 10 steals; career-high 15 vs. Gordon (Jan 17). Roger Williams University Athletics+1

• 2020–21: Season canceled (COVID-19); Spring Academic All-CCC Team. Roger Williams University Athletics

• 2019–20: Appeared in 9 games as a reserve. Roger Williams University Athletics

High School

• Dumont High School (’19): Three-year varsity; team captain (Jr & Sr).
  Honors: First Team All-League, Second Team All-County (Sr); Second Team All-League (Jr).
  Academics: National Honor Society. (Per athlete bio.) Roger Williams University Athletics

Coaching & Training Focus

• Shooting consistency and efficient shot selection

• Ball-handling under pressure & pick-and-roll reads

• Footwork/balance and finishing (both hands, contact finishes)

• Game IQ: spacing, off-ball movement, decision-making in small-side games

• Competitive defense: stance, footwork, closeouts, on-ball toughness

Coaching Philosophy

“Keep it simple, rep it right, and compete every rep.” John’s sessions focus on clear teaching points, high-quality repetitions, and competitive game play so players leave with skills they can use tonight—not just in drills.

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