Keita Bates-Diop facts for kids
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Bates-Diop with Ohio State in 2018
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| Free agent | |
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| Small forward / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 23, 1996 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| High school | University (Normal, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 229 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State (2014–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2020 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2018–2019 | →Iowa Wolves |
| 2020 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2020 | →Windy City Bulls |
| 2020–2023 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2023–2024 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2024 | Brooklyn Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Keita Bates-Diop (born January 23, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He used to play for teams like the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Early Life and Family
Keita Bates-Diop was born on January 23, 1996, in Sacramento, California. His parents are Richard and Wilma Bates. They added "Diop" to his family name. His father, Richard, studied with a famous Senegalese scientist named Cheikh Anta Diop.
High School Basketball
Keita played basketball for University High School in Normal, Illinois. In his junior year, he was a star player. He scored about 18.4 points per game. He also grabbed 6.7 rebounds and blocked 2.3 shots per game.
Many people thought he was one of the best players in Illinois. He was even ranked as the 24th best player in the country by Rivals.com.
College Basketball Career
Keita went to Ohio State University (OSU) for college.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
In his first year (2014–15), Keita was a bench player. This means he didn't start games but came in to play. As a sophomore, he played a much bigger role. He scored 11.8 points and got 6.4 rebounds per game.
Dealing with Injury
During his junior year, Keita had a tough time. He got a stress fracture in his left leg. This injury made him miss almost the entire season. The team struggled without him. He was allowed to take a "medical redshirt" year. This meant he could play another year of college basketball later.
Return and Success
When he came back for his redshirt junior year, Keita was a top player. He earned many awards. On December 11, 2017, he scored a career-high 27 points. He also became the Big Ten Conference Player of the Week.
In January 2018, he was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week. This was after he played great against Iowa and Michigan State. He scored 27 points and got 13 rebounds against Iowa. Against top-ranked Michigan State, he scored an amazing 32 points!
Big Ten Player of the Year
On February 26, 2018, Keita was named the Big Ten Player of the Year. This is a huge award for college basketball players. He averaged 19.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game that season. After his team lost in the NCAA tournament, Keita decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft. This meant he would become a professional player.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA (2018–2020)
On June 21, 2018, the Minnesota Timberwolves picked Keita in the NBA draft. He was the 48th player chosen. He signed with the Timberwolves in July 2018. He also played for their minor league team, the Iowa Wolves.
In February 2020, Keita was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He also played for the Windy City Bulls, another minor league team. The Nuggets later let him go in November 2020.
San Antonio Spurs (2020–2023)
On November 29, 2020, the San Antonio Spurs signed Keita. He played well for the Spurs. On December 23, 2021, he had his best game ever. He scored 30 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. He made all 11 of his shots in that game!
Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets (2023–2024)
In July 2023, Keita signed with the Phoenix Suns. Then, in February 2024, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, his season ended early. On March 27, 2024, the NBA announced that Keita had a fractured tibia. This is a bone in the lower leg.
After his time with the Nets, Keita was involved in a few more trades. He was traded to the New York Knicks and then back to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he was later waived by the Timberwolves. This means he is currently a free agent, looking for his next team.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Minnesota | 30 | 3 | 16.8 | .423 | .250 | .643 | 2.8 | .6 | .6 | .5 | 5.0 |
| 2019–20 | Minnesota | 37 | 0 | 17.5 | .422 | .330 | .708 | 3.0 | .8 | .5 | .5 | 6.8 |
| Denver | 7 | 0 | 14.0 | .464 | .333 | .800 | 2.4 | .0 | .3 | .6 | 5.4 | |
| 2020–21 | San Antonio | 30 | 0 | 8.2 | .448 | .294 | .667 | 1.6 | .4 | .4 | .2 | 2.6 |
| 2021–22 | San Antonio | 59 | 14 | 16.2 | .517 | .309 | .754 | 3.9 | .7 | .5 | .2 | 5.7 |
| 2022–23 | San Antonio | 67 | 42 | 21.7 | .508 | .394 | .793 | 3.7 | 1.5 | .7 | .3 | 9.7 |
| 2023–24 | Phoenix | 39 | 8 | 15.3 | .427 | .313 | .722 | 2.6 | .9 | .6 | .5 | 4.5 |
| Brooklyn | 14 | 0 | 4.8 | .500 | .200 | 1.000 | .6 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 1.6 | |
| Career | 283 | 67 | 16.1 | .474 | .333 | .751 | 3.0 | .9 | .5 | .3 | 6.0 | |
Play-in
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2022 | San Antonio | 1 | 0 | 5.9 | – | – | – | .0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 5.9 | – | – | – | .0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020 | Denver | 5 | 0 | 4.8 | .200 | .000 | .500 | 1.2 | .2 | .0 | .0 | .6 |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Ohio State | 33 | 0 | 9.9 | .473 | .462 | .679 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | .6 | 3.8 |
| 2015–16 | Ohio State | 33 | 33 | 31.5 | .453 | .324 | .787 | 6.4 | 1.1 | .7 | 1.2 | 11.8 |
| 2016–17 | Ohio State | 9 | 3 | 23.3 | .500 | .200 | .714 | 5.2 | 1.3 | .2 | 1.3 | 9.7 |
| 2017–18 | Ohio State | 34 | 34 | 33.1 | .480 | .359 | .794 | 8.7 | 1.6 | .9 | 1.6 | 19.8 |
| Career | 109 | 70 | 24.8 | .472 | .352 | .776 | 5.7 | 1.1 | .6 | 1.2 | 11.7 | |
See also
In Spanish: Keita Bates-Diop para niños
