Keith Palek III

Created on 6/23/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 215
College: Missouri State
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 6/1/2003

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Fairly solid scorer off the dribble
Decent low post scorer
Solid playmaker
Above average athlete

Cons:

Really needs to improve his outside shooting
Can be undisciplined defensively
Must get stronger
Limited experience against top competition

Summary:

Keith Palek III is an agile, skilled point forward that played at Missouri State for the 2025-26 college basketball season. He is a gifted playmaker with the ball in his hands, but he will need to improve his jump shot considerably. He is an intriguing prospect that handles the ball quite well for a player his size, and he could end up competing for a roster spot in the NBA sometime in the future.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/12/25 Missouri State-Xavier Game via House of Highlights

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