1. Keita Bates-Diop is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association.
19 Facts About Keita Bates-Diop
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Keita Bates-Diop played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Keita Bates-Diop was born on January 23,1996, in Sacramento, California to Richard and Wilma Bates.
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Keita Bates-Diop averaged 18.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks as a junior.
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Keita Bates-Diop was considered one of the top 5 candidates for Illinois Mr Basketball by the Chicago Tribune.
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In those nine games, Keita Bates-Diop averaged 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
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Keita Bates-Diop was granted a medical redshirt and came into his redshirt junior campaign one of the top options for new coach Chris Holtmann.
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On January 9,2018, Keita Bates-Diop was recognized as the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week by the United States Basketball Writers Association after strong performances against Iowa and Michigan State.
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Keita Bates-Diop tied a then-career high with 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a victory against Iowa.
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Keita Bates-Diop received his second Big Ten player of the week recognition.
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On February 26,2018, Keita Bates-Diop was named the Big Ten Player of the Year.
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Keita Bates-Diop averaged 19.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
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On June 21,2018, Keita Bates-Diop was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 48th pick in the 2018 NBA draft.
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Keita Bates-Diop participated in the NBA Summer League in 2018 and 2019.
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Keita Bates-Diop was waived by the Nuggets on November 22,2020.
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On July 4,2023, Keita Bates-Diop signed with the Phoenix Suns.
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On February 8,2024, Keita Bates-Diop was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade involving the Memphis Grizzlies.
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On July 6,2024, Keita Bates-Diop was traded to the New York Knicks alongside Mikal Bridges and one second-round pick in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic, Mamadi Diakite, Shake Milton, 4 unprotected first-round picks, an unprotected pick swap, a top four protected first round pick, and an unprotected second-round pick.
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On February 20,2025, Keita Bates-Diop signed with the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association.