Keita is one of the more talented freshmen we have seen this fall, as he’s already physically and athletically gifted beyond his years with a lot of upside moving forward as well. At 6’6” he’s a hybrid forward who can play on the perimeter and in the post, he thrives in transition with his ability to play above the rim, he can guard multiple positions and protect the rim, and he still has a lot of room to improve.

The S3 Academy wing impressed throughout the summer and into the preseason, showcasing an exciting combination of size, athleticism and developing offensive skills. A big time finisher above the rim, he excels in transition and has the creativity off the dribble to get past defenders and attack the basket. He also displays a good feel for the game and has the physical tools, length and athleticism to develop into an outstanding defender. A talented young prospect with plenty of upside on both ends of the floor.

Baye Keita is a 6’5/6’6 Guard/Wing from S3 Academy who has been a widely talked-about name in the area as of late. He brings so much value to his team as a team-first player, an explosive athlete, as well as length and physicality. He excels at attacking the rim off the dribble or in transition, and finishes well through contact. I’ve seen him in action multiple times over the past few months, and each time I’ve seen him, he looks more and more comfortable on the floor. He looks like he will be a great propsect to track long-term with his upside and talent alone at such an early age.

The most physically advanced freshman guard that we saw all weekend, Keita has all the tools to develop into a high-level prospect over time. He stands out immediately with elite size and length for the backcourt to go with twitchy athleticism. Keita looks to possess promising ball skills and body control as a slasher in the halfcourt and showed his dynamic abilities in the open floor on a runout dunk in transition after jumping a passing lane. As his skillset continues to refine, Keita and his natural gifts could blossom into one of the region’s more promising backcourt prospects.