Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Kyshawn Shanty Alonzo George is a Swiss-Canadian professional basketball player known for his versatility and international background.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kyshawn Shanty Alonzo George
  • Nationality: Swiss-Canadian
  • Date of Birth: December 12, 2003
  • Hometown: Monthey, Switzerland
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 209 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Jersey Number: 18 (Washington Wizards)
  • High School: Played in France
  • College: University of Miami (2023–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 24th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks; subsequently traded to the Washington Wizards
  • Professional Teams:
    • Washington Wizards (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None to date
  • Personal Life:
    • Parents: Deon and Sophie George
      • Father, Deon George, scored 1,288 points at St. Francis (PA) from 1990-94 before playing professionally abroad
    • Siblings: Older brother named Jamal
    • Children: None

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kyshawn George projects as a modern oversized wing with point-forward tendencies, built more on feel, passing vision and perimeter skill than raw downhill force. Defensively, he fits as a switchable team defender who can use his length and instincts on the wing, help across multiple actions and bother passing lanes, though his impact comes more from positioning and anticipation than pure physical dominance. Offensively, he offers value as a floor spacer, secondary playmaker and connective ball-mover who can handle in pick-and-roll, make smart reads and score off spot-ups or controlled drives. Physically, George brings strong wing size at about 6-foot-7 to 6-foot-8 with a solid frame and plus length, giving him the dimensions teams want in a versatile perimeter piece. Overall, his style is smooth and cerebral: he plays with patience, sees the floor well, moves the ball without wasting dribbles and projects as the kind of multipurpose wing who helps an offense flow while holding his own across several defensive matchups. (NBA)

Miami Hurricanes — Kyshawn George
NBA.com — Kyshawn George – NBA 2024 Draft Prospects
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: Miami’s Kyshawn George
No Ceilings — Kyshawn George: The Educated Guess