Keba Keita
Created on 11/4/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
College: BYU
Classification: Senior
Country: Mali
Birthdate: 8/20/2003
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 91
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Sets good screens for his teammates on offense
Good rebounder
Good defender
Good shot blocker
Gifted athlete
Very good motor
Has great hands
Cons:
Bad free throw shooter
Must extend his shooting range
Must expand upon his low post moves
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can be too passive on offense
Classic tweener, may be in between forward positions
Summary:
Keba Keita is a very athletic, energetic big man that currently plays for BYU. He will make high-motor, hustle plays on both ends of the floor, and he is an undersized big man that makes up for it with his vast athleticism and energy. He will need to expand upon his skill set offensively, but his athleticism, motor, and defensive skills could enable him to make his way to the NBA someday.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
1/11/24 Utah vs. UCLA
1/28/25 Utah vs. Baylor
11/3/25 BYU vs. Villanova
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