History of Kyshawn George in Timeline

Kyshawn George is a Swiss-Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. He honed his skills playing college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes. His career is just beginning in the NBA.

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December 2003: Kyshawn George's Birth and Early Life

In December 2003, Kyshawn George was born and grew up in Monthey, Switzerland.

December 2003: Kyshawn George Born

On December 2003, Kyshawn Shanty Alonzo George was born. He is a Swiss Canadian professional basketball player.

2016: Swiss U16 Basketball Championship Win

In 2016, Kyshawn George was part of the team that won the Swiss U16 basketball championship.

2019: U18 Team Play

In 2019, Kyshawn George began playing mainly for the U18 team.

2019: FIBA U16 European Championship Division B

In 2019, Kyshawn George played six games for the Switzerland men's national under-16 basketball team at the FIBA U16 European Championship Division B.

2020: U18 Team Play

In 2020, Kyshawn George continued to play mainly for the U18 team.

2021: Transition to U21 Team

In 2021, Kyshawn George transitioned to playing for the U21 team, while also spending time with the first-team squad.

2022: Continued Play and Averages

In 2022, Kyshawn George continued playing for the U21 team, averaging 11.1 points and two rebounds per game.

April 2023: Commitment to Miami Hurricanes

In April 2023, Kyshawn George committed to play college basketball in the United States for the Miami Hurricanes, being ranked a three-star prospect.

June 26, 2024: NBA Draft Selection and Trade

On June 26, 2024, Kyshawn George was selected with the 24th overall pick by the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA draft, but was immediately traded for the 26th and 51st overall picks in the 2024 draft.