Keyonte George is a 22-year-old American professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. The 16th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, George has developed into one of the league’s most exciting young guards — and on November 4, 2026, he scored 39 points in the latest standout performance of a breakout season that earned him a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension in September 2026.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Keyonte Darnell George |
| Known For | Utah Jazz point guard; Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2023) |
| Age | 22 years old (born November 8, 2003) |
| Hometown | Lewisville, Texas, United States |
| Occupation | Professional Basketball Player |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Partner | Not publicly known |
| Status | Active — Utah Jazz (NBA) |
Who Is Keyonte George?
Keyonte George is an American professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Utah Jazz. Born on November 8, 2003, in Lewisville, Texas, he is 22 years old and stands 6 feet 5 inches tall. The son of former professional basketball player Jason Siggers, George was a consensus five-star recruit who played one season at Baylor, where he was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year in 2023.
The Jazz selected George with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, and he has grown into the team’s starting point guard. In the 2025–26 season he averaged 23.6 points per game, and on January 20, 2026, he scored a career-high 43 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In September 2026, the Jazz rewarded him with a five-year contract extension worth $157.5 million.
Early Life & Background
George began playing high school basketball at Lewisville High School in his hometown of Lewisville, Texas. As a freshman, he averaged 21 points, four rebounds and 1.9 steals per game and was named District 6-6A Offensive Player of the Year. As a sophomore, he averaged 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game and earned District 6-6A MVP honors. He transferred to iSchool of Lewisville for his junior season, averaging 24.8 points per game, before moving to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year, where he averaged 17.8 points per game and shot 41 percent from three-point range.
George was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class. On August 8, 2021, he committed to play college basketball for Baylor University, choosing the Bears over Texas, Texas Tech, Kansas and Kentucky.
Keyonte George’s Baylor and NBA Career
George played one season at Baylor (2022–23) and made an immediate impact. On January 11, 2023, he scored 32 points in an 83–78 win over West Virginia, and he finished the season with 506 points — the second-most by a freshman in school history. He was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and second-team All-Big 12, averaging 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
The Utah Jazz selected George with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. After playing shooting guard in high school and college, he moved to point guard under head coach Will Hardy. He made his NBA debut on October 25, 2023, against the Sacramento Kings, and recorded his first career double-double on February 4, 2024, with 19 points and 10 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2024.
George’s scoring has climbed every season — from 13.0 points per game as a rookie to 16.8 in his second year and 23.6 in 2025–26. On November 4, 2024, he tied his then career-high with 35 points against the Chicago Bulls. On December 15, 2025, he scored 37 points in a 140–133 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks, and on January 20, 2026, he set a new career-high with 43 points in a 127–122 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 25 points in the first half alone. On September 18, 2026, he agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension with the Jazz. On November 4, 2026, he scored 39 points in the latest big night of his breakout season.
George has also starred for the United States in 3×3 basketball. At the 2021 FIBA 3×3 Under-18 World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary, he helped the Americans win the gold medal and was named the tournament’s most valuable player after averaging a tournament-high 8.2 points per game.
Facts About Keyonte George
- He is the son of former professional basketball player Jason Siggers.
- He scored 506 points as a freshman at Baylor — the second-most by a freshman in school history.
- On January 20, 2026, he scored a career-high 43 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- He was named MVP of the 2021 FIBA 3×3 Under-18 World Cup after leading the United States to gold.
- In September 2026, he signed a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Keyonte George?
Keyonte George was born on November 8, 2003, in Lewisville, Texas. He is 22 years old as of November 2026.
What team does Keyonte George play for?
Keyonte George plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. The Jazz selected him with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
How tall is Keyonte George?
Keyonte George is 6 feet 5 inches tall (1.96 m).
What college did Keyonte George go to?
Keyonte George played one season of college basketball at Baylor University (2022–23), where he was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
What is Keyonte George’s career-high in points?
Keyonte George’s career-high is 43 points, scored against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 20, 2026. He scored 25 points in the first half of that game.
Keyonte George has gone from a five-star recruit to a $157.5 million franchise cornerstone in three seasons, and at 22 he is only getting started. With a career-high 43 points already on his résumé and 39 more on November 4, 2026, the Jazz point guard looks ready to take the next step.
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