Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | Swiss-Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Monthey, Switzerland |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Kyshawn George
02/04/2026
Kyshawn George was ruled out for the rest of the 2025–26 season after a left elbow injury, following hip and elbow problems that had already hurt the second half of his season. The Washington Wizards shut him down, and he returned healthy for the 2026–27 preseason. He then entered the new season as one of the team's foundational young players.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kyshawn Shanty Alonzo George |
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| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Current Team | Washington Wizards (NBA) |
| Summary | Swiss-Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Washington Wizards of the NBA after playing college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
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| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Wingspan | 6 ft 10 in |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Lycée Emiland Gauthey, Chalon-sur-Saône, France |
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| College | University of Miami (Florida), 2023–2024 |
Family
| Father | Deon George, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, who played professional basketball in Switzerland |
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Career
| Youth and Professional Clubs | Grew up in Switzerland, then moved to France and played for Élan Chalon, including the U21 and first team |
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| College Career | Miami Hurricanes, 2023–2024 season |
| NBA Draft | Selected 24th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, with draft rights later acquired by the Washington Wizards |
| NBA Debut | 24/10/2024 |
| NBA Contract | Signed a multi-year contract with the Washington Wizards in July 2024; the team exercised its team option to extend his contract in October 2025 |
| Rookie Season Stats (2024–25) | 68 games, averaging 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game |
| Contract Option 2027–28 | Team option for the 2027–28 season, reported at about $5.44 million |
| Season Stats (2025–26) | 48 games, averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game; season cut short by hip and elbow injuries |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father played professional basketball in Switzerland. | |
| 2. He was part of the team that won the Swiss U16 basketball championship in 2016. | |
| 3. He won FIBA's U16 Euro Championship B in 2019. | |
| 4. He was listed as a 6-foot-5 player when he signed with Miami before growing several inches. |
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