Keyonte George

George is an American guard who entered the NBA as a lottery pick in 2023 after a decorated freshman season at Baylor, where he set records and earned conference honors. He has played for the Utah Jazz, where he has developed into a scoring threat and offensive focal point.

Born Keyonte Darnell George on November 8, 2003, in Lewisville, Texas, he began his high school career at Lewisville High School. As a freshman, he averaged 21 points and was named District 6-6A Offensive Player of the Year. As a sophomore, he averaged 23.9 points and earned District 6-6A MVP honors. For his junior season, he transferred to iSchool of Lewisville and averaged 24.8 points. He moved to IMG Academy for his senior year, averaging 17.8 points and shooting 41 percent from three. He was a consensus five-star recruit and committed to Baylor.

At Baylor, George scored 32 points against West Virginia on January 11, 2023. He was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-Big 12. He scored 506 points as a freshman, the second most in school history, and set the program record for most 20-point games by a freshman with 20. He declared for the 2023 NBA draft.

The Utah Jazz selected George with the 16th overall pick. He made his NBA debut on October 25, 2023. On December 12, 2023, he scored a career-high 30 points against Oklahoma City. On January 20, 2026, he recorded a career-high 43 points against Minnesota. On December 15, 2025, he scored 37 points in an overtime win over Dallas.

George is a score-first guard with elite shooting range, a smooth stroke, and a willingness to create off the dribble. He thrives in isolation and pick-and-roll settings, using his handle to navigate screens and pull up from mid-range and three-point range. His scoring bursts and offensive creativity have made him a valuable offensive option for a rebuilding Jazz team.

George enters each season as a young guard with the Utah Jazz, carrying the expectations of a lottery pick and a record-setting freshman season. His trajectory from a Texas high school to a Baylor standout and a first-round draft pick reflects scoring excellence and a commitment to expanding his offensive arsenal at every level.