Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Keshon Montae Gilbert is an American college basketball player known for his skills as a guard.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Keshon Montae Gilbert
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: June 30, 2003
  • Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 10
  • Position: Guard
  • High School: Vashon High School, St. Louis, Missouri
  • College:
    • University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Runnin’ Rebels (2021–2023)
    • Iowa State University Cyclones (2023–present)
  • NBA Draft: Not yet declared
  • Teams Played For:
    • UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
    • Iowa State Cyclones
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Two brothers, Koray and Kendrick, and a sister, Kyla

Keshon Gilbert’s player archetype is that of a physical, downhill combo guard who pressures the paint, creates offense off the bounce, and brings real edge at the point of attack. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, he plays with a sturdy frame, good burst, and enough balance to absorb contact, which shows up in the way he gets into the lane, finishes tough drives, draws fouls, and also sprays passes out when help collapses. Defensively, his role is built around hounding opposing ball-handlers, disrupting actions with quick hands, and jumping passing lanes, while offensively he fits as a slashing secondary creator who can score at multiple levels, push tempo, and set the table for teammates without needing to dominate every possession. Put together, his play style is best described as aggressive, competitive, and two-way oriented: a guard who thrives on pressure, pace, and physicality more than finesse, with his rim pressure and defensive toughness standing out as the foundation of his game. (247Sports)

Sources:
Iowa State Athletics — Keshon Gilbert – Men’s Basketball – Iowa State Athletics (Iowa State Athletics)
247Sports — How good can Keshon Gilbert be as a second-year transfer? Previous transfer guards offer exciting data (247Sports)
No Ceilings — Five “Last Push” Prospects to Monitor in March (noceilingsnba.com)