2018-2019 Men's Selected Team
Kaan Kurt
Hometown: Leland, NC
Year: Freshman, first year on team
Major: Engineering Technology - Mechatronics
No. of Years Bowling: 8
High Game: 300 (3)
High Series: 788
Right-handed
Nickname: Genghis Kaan
What is something unique about you? I speak Fluent Turkish.
Any superstitions? No
Why did you choose Wichita State? The school has the best of both worlds, amazing academics and a prestigious, highly
decorated bowling team.
What do you want to do after graduation? Work for either NASA, SpaceX, or maybe go off into space and explore planets.
Accomplishments
Three-time Tough Shots Tour titlist - 10/12/14, 2/15/15, 3/13/16
Made the first cut at Junior Gold and finished 70th - 7/23/16
Shot the third 300 game in the 20+ year history of Tough Shots Tour - 10/2/16
Two-time 12Bagger YBT champion - 3/26/17, 8/20/17
2nd Place at the Teen Masters Kegel Cup - 7/6/17
1st place at the Battle at the Beach Youth Team Tournament - 12/17/17
Bowler of the Year for the North Carolina All-Stars - 2/18/18
North Carolina High School Singles Champion - 2/23/18
Bowler Favorites
Dessert: Oreo Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory
Food: Steak and Shrimp
Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla Chocolate Swirl
Vacation Spot: Anywhere tropical
Professional Sports Team: Pittsburg Steelers and LA Lakers
Professional Athlete: LeBron James
Movie: The Fast & Furious Series
Television Show: Rick & Morty
Song & Musical Artist: Lil Skies ft. Landon Cube - Nowadays
Superhero: Superman
Retail Store: Pacsun
Fruit/Veggie: Pineapples
Candy: Peanut M&M's
Class in School: AP Biology
Professor at WSU: Justin Ryan
Sport to Watch on TV: Football
Actor/Actress: Kevin Hart
Book or Author: Lemony Snicket
Quote: "Live Life to the Fullest"
Fast Food: Chick-fil-A
Restaurant: Red Lobster
Bowling Ball: Rocketship - Storm
Bowling Center: Planet Fun Lanes in Shallotte, North Carolina