Keita Bates-Diop

Basketball player for Minnesota Timberwolves

Keita Bates-Diop - Basketball player for Minnesota Timberwolves
Born

January 23rd, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Ohio State University where earned All-American honors. Entered professional basketball after being selected in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and had stints with other teams in the NBA and G League. Recognized for strong defensive skills and ability to contribute as a forward.

Earned All-American honors at Ohio State

Selected 48th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft

Played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA

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