Per his Instagram, #Baylor’s Keyonte George has declared for the NBA Draft. #SicEm | @KCENSports pic.twitter.com/sOaTxeVV0n

— Matt Lively (@mattblively) March 28, 2023

5pm news dump. During his time here, he learned well from the masters.....

Yay!

I wish him the best. He seems like a nice young man. It will be fascinating to follow his development. Perhaps the NBA game is a better fit for his game that college ball.

I think he'll fit right in.
The G league.

Perhaps incentive for Bonner and Cryer to stay? Bonner stepped aside for George.

Questions for Those That Know …
1. What round is he drafted in?
2. Does he stay on an NBA roster for all of next season?
3. How many minutes per game does he average?

Thanks,
One Who Doesn't Know

Russell Gym said:

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Questions for Those That Know …
1. What round is he drafted in?
2. Does he stay on an NBA roster for all of next season?
3. How many minutes per game does he average?

Thanks,
One Who Doesn't Know

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1. First round. Top 10.
2. It's his projection. He has good vision.
3. 8-12

It was known all along George would leave after 1 year, so this announcement won't suddenly affect Cryer or Bonner.

Russell Gym said:

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Questions for Those That Know …
1. What round is he drafted in?
2. Does he stay on an NBA roster for all of next season?
3. How many minutes per game does he average?

Thanks,
One Who Doesn't Know

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Keyonte is projected first round, mock drafts have consistently had him in the #10-15 range. NBA rookie contracts are tied to the players association agreement, which locks the contracts at set dollar amounts for 4 years with the first 2 guaranteed. Jeremy Sochan went 10th. last year, and received a $20mm contract with over $10mm guaranteed. A pick in the #15 range will likely bring about 25% less. As NBA teams have a fair amount invested in the players, they tend to keep them with the club. How much playing time is really hard to say, as you have to factor in not only how well the rookie adjusts to the league but also the mix of talent on the NBA team that drafts him.

Thanks, guys!!

I'm rooting for him

Keyonte George is unlike scoring centric guards from past drafts such as Cam Thomas—he had games for Baylor with a positive impact when his shot wasn't falling like vs. West Virginia because of his playmaking skill and solid defense. And yes, his scoring flashes are awesome too. pic.twitter.com/ggxzuuTZPF

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 19, 2023

I'm surprised the video didn't include anything from the Gonzaga or Kansas games. He had some highlight moments in those.

I read that tweet and almost fell out of my chair laughing when it said solid defense. Scoring and solid secondary playmaking, yes.

Keyonte George speaking on the importance of having trusted voices around him, discussed the most valuable member of his inner-circle…#NBADraft pic.twitter.com/DfN70QC89H

— Adam Armbrecht (@AdamArmbrecht) June 22, 2023

Baylor and Gonzaga are the only two schools with NBA Draft lottery picks in each of the last two years. Now the Bears hope to pull off the lottery hat https://t.co/XA8kdK8VyE

— WacoTrib Sports Dept (@WacoTribSports) June 21, 2023

NBA Draft Preview - Keyonte George

Highest Potential Pick: No. 9 Jazz
Best Landing Spot: No. 13 Raptors
Worst Landing Spot: No. 27 Hornets
Lowest Potential Pick: No. 30 Clippers
My Prediction: No. 14 Pelicans#SicEm

— Grayson Grundhoefer (@GrayGrundhoefer) June 22, 2023

So how much $$$$ did that make him?

gobears20 said:

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Keyonte George speaking on the importance of having trusted voices around him, discussed the most valuable member of his inner-circle…#NBADraft pic.twitter.com/DfN70QC89H

— Adam Armbrecht (@AdamArmbrecht) June 22, 2023

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The second year in a row we have a Baylor player wearing a women's pant suit at the NBA draft.