Canes Hoops Secure Commitment from Swiss Late-Bloomer Kyshawn George

[anandris]

So basically he’s a Swiss Army knife is what it sounds like..

 

[casualcane]

Intruiging pickup with large upside.

2 portal pickups would put as at 11 scholarships next year. 12 if Danilo comes back.

 

[hotshot]

He's literally gone from 5'9 to 6'7 in a short time. If he is still growing ...

His 3 point percentage? Wonder what the arc is in the leagues he's played in?

 

[Pentagon Cane]

He's literally gone from 5'9 to 6'7 in a short time. If he is still growing ...

His 3 point percentage? Wonder what the arc is in the leagues he's played in?

Probably international distance so he can shoot it.

 

[jackedaround]

very nice

 

[JustAFanHTX]

How is he defensively?

Pretty good he just needs to work on his feet. The difference in the steps you take as a 5’8 guy to a 6’7 guy is massive. He grew that amount in two years so he’s still adjusting but he’s not a traffic cone. I think he probably moves as well as Jordan miller at that size

 

[CBurrr93]

Looks skilled but not too athletic. Should be solid from 3 and at the line.

 

[561Cane]

Is this a 23 or 24 edition?

 

[Peter Ariz]

Is this a 23 or 24 edition?

23

 

[TheOriginalCane]

The University of Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team has added an intriguing prospect to their roster, with Kyshawn George announcing his commitment to the Canes. The 6'7" Swiss native has experienced a remarkable growth spurt, growing 10 inches in just three and a half years. George was previously playing second division professional basketball in France, where he averaged 17.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.

George is considered a guard, which adds another layer of intrigue to his skillset. Standing at 6-foot-7, it will be interesting to see how his game develops at Miami. In a few appearances with the senior team at Chalon, he shot an impressive 38.5% from the three-point line, going 15-39.

Kyshawn George's background is particularly interesting, as he hails from Switzerland and comes from the same French club, Elan Chalon, that produced NBA talents Thabo Sefolosha and Clint Capela. With a similar body type to Jordan Miller, George is expected to bring versatility and athleticism to the Canes' lineup. His father, Deon George, was also a professional basketball player overseas in Switzerland and France.

The Canes managed to secure George's commitment over other top programs, including Baylor. According to a French publication, Chalon had hoped to keep him around for another year or two before he entered the NBA draft pool. However, his decision to join the Miami Hurricanes will give him the opportunity to showcase his skills on a larger stage and further develop his game at the collegiate level.

While there is limited film available on Kyshawn George due to his time in the second division of French pro basketball, early indications suggest he could be a valuable addition to the Canes' roster. Miami looks to add another 2-3 players to this recruiting class via the transfer portal.

In honor of this commitment, I ordered a Late Bloomin' Onion...

 

[Memnon]

- Long wingspan & still growing
- Smooth methodical game
- Long distance consistent shooter with good 3pt shot
- Good handle, both left & right dominant drives; uses hesi to freeze defenders
- Can get to the basket & create his own shot
- Has a nice pull up jumper from midrange
- Is more of a set-shooter than an off the dribble shooter, but can do both when necessary
- Fingeroll & floater finisher at the rim, not much of a Dunker
- Good rebounder

Isn’t too crazy athletic, but as a young player has the upside to continue to evolve his game. Is a definitely a Euro-style player with his pace of play & sound fundamentals. Will need to get stronger & learn to defend, but overall has good upside & can be a 15 6 & 5 type player with more development.

My comp: Ousmane Dieng

 

[SPAMM]

If he played pro, how can he play in college? Is there a different rule because it was in Europe?

 

[AndreiVasy88]

How many years of eligibility?

 

[AtlAtty]

How many years of eligibility?

4. He is an old fashioned high school style recruit, though obviously out of a European league.

 

[AtlAtty]

If he played pro, how can he play in college? Is there a different rule because it was in Europe?

Yes and yes. European players don’t lose eligibility. Almost makes too much sense for the NC2A to understand that in Europe almost everyone worth anything plays “professionally” because they play for club teams, who often have an A, B and even C team. But this does not impact their eligibility to play in college in the US.

 

[JgDaCane]

Great info guys. This is why CIS is the king. Somehow we have a guy who saw a guy who played french 2nd league pro basketball in person. Incredible stuff.

 

[hotshot]

Looks skilled but not too athletic. Should be solid from 3 and at the line.

In College Basketball, I'll take skilled over athletic any day of the week. Different story in NBA.

 

[Peter Ariz]

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Thursday the signing of Kyshawn George to a National Letter of Intent.



A 6-foot-6, 196-pound guard from Monthey, Switzerland, George will join the Hurricanes in advance of the 2023-24 season.



“We are delighted to welcome Kyshawn to the Miami basketball program. In addition to being a tremendous player with significant upside, he is an excellent young man who comes from a great family. Kyshawn is a versatile guard who can play multiple positions and is a terrific shooter with unlimited range. A cerebral player, he is a true student of the game and has a strong basketball IQ. Kyshawn has competed at a high level in France, both with and against older players, which will help him adjust to the physicality of college basketball.”



One of the top foreign prep recruits in the class of 2023, George attended Lycée Emiland Gauthey in France. While abroad for the last four years, he has played for Élan Chalon, including competing for both the club’s top and U21 teams this season.



Previously, George played at the U21 level last year, helping the team to the quarterfinals, and in the U18 division the two campaigns before that. In 2022-23, George averaged 17.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game for Élan Chalon’s U21 team, while shooting 44.7 percent from the floor and 73.2 percent at the line.



George has represented his home country on the international level, donning the Swiss colors in August 2019 at the FIBA U16 European Championship Division B in Podgorica, Montenegro. He played in six games during the prestigious tournament.



Domestically, George helped lead his team to a 2016 Swiss championship at the U16 level while just 13 years old.



Over the last three years, George has grown eight inches and gained 66 pounds. He garnered collegiate interest from programs such as Illinois, LSU, Pittsburgh, SMU, Texas and Xavier.


Additionally, George’s father, Deon, played at St. Francis (PA) from 1990-94 and totaled 1,288 points before playing abroad professionally.


“Kyshawn has excellent size. He’s lanky, but he has a great frame and it’s just a matter of time before he fills out. He’s a big guard whom I saw playing point guard for an entire game at 6’6,” ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony said. “You can see he has a strong feel for the game and he just really knows how to play. He can hit tough shots from everywhere; he’s got real shot-making ability. He fits Miami’s style because Coach L loves having these big, versatile guards who can handle it, pass it and shoot it. He’s almost tall enough to play the four in four-guard lineups, but he is thin so he is really a wing. He’s really fluid and smooth. The game comes very naturally for him. I am very intrigued by Kyshawn long-term.”


George is the second member of Miami’s 2023 signing class, joining center Michael Nwoko, a Toronto native who inked with the Hurricanes in November.

 

[caneworld]

If he played pro, how can he play in college? Is there a different rule because it was in Europe?

What happens in Europe stays in Europe. ... in Vegas too

 

[oduke1]

Next year these guys are going to be a problem from 3. Now L needs a dribble drive dunk guy to replace Wong.