Tristan Enaruna

Enaruna is a Dutch forward who reached the NBA through the undrafted free-agent route after a winding four-year college career across three programs. He signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2026, bringing size, scoring ability, and international experience.

Born Tristan Enaruna on June 26, 2001, in Almere, Netherlands, he started playing junior basketball with Almere Pioneers and later joined the Apollo Amsterdam youth academy. At age 16, he made his debut in the Dutch Basketball League with Apollo Amsterdam, averaging 2.7 points in three games. He then played for Wasatch Academy in the United States.

Enaruna committed to Kansas in May 2019. After two seasons, he transferred to Iowa State in April 2021 and scored a career-high 23 points against Baylor on January 1, 2022. In April 2022, he transferred to Cleveland State and averaged 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, earning First Team All-Horizon League honors. In his final season, he averaged 19.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals.

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Enaruna joined the Boston Celtics for Summer League and signed with the team on July 10, 2024. He was waived on October 8 and joined the Maine Celtics. For the 2025–26 season, he was added to the Cleveland Charge roster. On January 28, 2026, he signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Enaruna functions as a versatile forward with size, scoring ability, and defensive versatility. His winding college path demonstrated adaptability and steady offensive growth. In the NBA, his development centers on three-point consistency, defensive toughness, and proving himself in limited rotational minutes.