Keshon Gilbert Scouting Report

Iowa State addressed their biggest need via the transfer portal: scoring. How will Gilbert impact the Cyclones' offense? What's the intrigue for the NBA? Find out below.

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Iowa State is one of the most underrated teams in the country. As per ShotQuality.com, the Cyclones rank first in Adjusted Defensive ShotQuality (adjDEF SQ). However, their struggles on offense led to a poor post-season performance Therefore, addressing their offensive production was their main goal in the summer.

The Cyclones’ head coach, T.J. Otzelberger was the one who originally recruited Keshon Gilbert to UNLV; with his name available in the transfer portal, they are reunited and ready for the task at hand: improving Iowa State’s offensive firepower while keeping their defensive identity intact.

Physical Profile

At 6’4”, Keshon Gilbert primarily plays as a scoring guard. He has a strong upper body at 190 pounds and thrives at finishing through contact. With a long wingspan, Gilbert is a disruptive presence on the court who can play passing lanes very well. He’s a good athlete who knows how to use his tools to his advantage on both ends, especially when initiati…