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Duke Basketball One-And-Done Trevor Keels Sizzles in Iowa

The Final Four Duke basketball guard is getting buckets in the G league and looking to earn action in the NBA.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guard Trevor Keels
Duke basketball guard Trevor Keels / Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
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Duke basketball product Trevor Keels logged three NBA regular season appearances while on a two-way contract with the 2022-23 New York Knicks. But he didn't land such a deal last season.

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And the 21-year-old Maryland native is a full-time G League player again this go-round with the Iowa Wolves, the Minnesota Timberwolves' affiliate.

However, Keels is consistently shining as a full-time backcourt starter for the top-shelf Wolves (12-3), as he brought his season averages of 17.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists into Thursday's G League Showcase Cup quarterfinal matchup against the Stockton Kings (10-5) in Orlando, Fla.

The 6-foot-5, 220-pound guard, a former second-round draft pick who averaged 11.5 points per game as a mere freshman for a 2021-22 Duke basketball squad that reached the Final Four in the last season of Mike Krzyzewski's reign, tallied 24 points, nine boards, and three dimes to help Iowa post a 124-99 win over the Kings.

He shot 9-for-16 from the field, 5-for-10 beyond the arc, and 1-for-1 at the line in 36 minutes on the floor.

Through his 14 outings this season, Trevor Keels, a former five-star recruit out of Blue Devil pipeline Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.), has reached double-digit points all but once, a nine-point effort in the team's second contest.

Plus, it's worth pointing out that, in large part due to their Blue Devil's reliable all-around production, the Iowa Wolves currently enjoy the outright best record in the G League.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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