Keshon Gilbert
American basketball player (born 2003)
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Keshon Montae Gilbert (born June 30, 2003) is an American basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association, on a two-way contract with the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels and the Iowa State Cyclones.
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Gilbert playing for the Capital City Go-Go in 2026 | |
| No. 51 – Atlanta Hawks | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 30, 2003 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| College |
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| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025–2026 | Capital City Go-Go |
| 2026 | Washington Wizards |
| 2026–present | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2026–present | →College Park Skyhawks |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Early life and high school
Gilbert was born on June 30, 2003 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Koray Gilbert and Amelia Mclain.[1] As a sophomore at Durango High School in Nevada, he averaged 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists on 54.5 percent shooting.[2] As a senior at Vashon High School, Gilbert helped lead his school to a state championship.[3] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college basketball for the UNLV Rebels over Nevada, Fresno State and Long Beach State.[2]
College career
UNLV
As a freshman with Rebels in 2021–22, Gilbert appeared in all 32 games for UNLV, where he averaged 2.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.[4] On November 12, 2022, he recorded 23 points, two rebounds, and four steals in a win over Incarnate Word.[5] In the 2022–23 season, Gilbert made 29 starts in 31 games played for the Runnin' Rebels and averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.[6] After the season, Gilbert entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Iowa State
Gilbert transferred to play for the Iowa State Cyclones.[8] On December 7, 2023, he tied a career-high with 25 points in a win over rival Iowa.[9] Gilbert was named the most outstanding player at the 2024 Big 12 tournament after leading the Cyclones to a Big 12 title.[10] In his first season with the Cyclones he averaged 13.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game in 37 starts, leading the team in scoring.[11] On November 26, 2024, Gilbert dropped 24 points in a win over Dayton.[12] On December 4, he scored 24 points and added seven assists as he helped Iowa State take down #5 Marquette.[13] At the conclusion of his senior year, Gilbert was named Third-team All-Big 12 (2025). [14] After missing four of Iowa State's last seven games due to a groin injury, Gilbert was ruled out for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. He finished the season averaging 13.4 points and 4.1 assists per game.[15]
Professional career
Washington Wizards / Capital City Go-Go (2025–2026)
At the close of his college career, Gilbert signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Washington Wizards and was invited to their training camp. He was waived on September 30. He was then added to the Wizards' G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. On February 7, 2026, Gilbert signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards and made his NBA debut the same day.[16][17]
Atlanta Hawks / College Park Skyhawks (2026–present)
On March 3, 2026, Gilbert signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks.[18]