Expectations for Keyonte George were high well before he was drafted 16th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2023 NBA Draft. A five-star high school recruit who ended up at Baylor, George slipped out of the draft lottery due to a freshman season impacted by injuries and a crowded guard rotation.

George, in 29 minutes off the bench, scored 30 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six assists en route to the Jazz’s 124-115 win over the Houston Rockets Saturday night at home.

Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz for a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.