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Kyle Guy – The Next Steph or Seth Curry?

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Who is Kyle Guy?

Is Kyle Guy the next Steph or Seth Curry? This is the question NBA execs and evaluators are asking themselves.

The reality is, the second option would not be a bad choice. The bottom line is he can shoot. While in college, he shot 49%, 39% and 43% from beyond the arc in his three years at the University of Virginia. During this year’s shortened G league season he shot 40%.

He can shoot!

If Kyle were to develop into a lesser version of Steph, that would be him totally maxing out his potential. But if he developed into a Seth Curry, someone who comes in hits 40% + from three, makes great decisions on the court and is an awesome locker room guy, then that would be fine as well.

Let’s learn a little about Kyle because his pedigree is just the type of background that ends up making it. While I am an impartial 3rd party evaluator, I’ll admit I am an optimist and I always try to keep it positive. But keep reading to find out more about this developing young gun.

Humble Beginning To NCAA Tournament

The Virginia guard that popped on the scene in the 2019 NCAA Tournament has drawn interest from everyone, including NBA evaluators. He is the son of Tim and Katy Fitzgerlad (Stepfather and Mother) and Joe and Amy Guy (Father and Stepmother). Kyle comes from a big family that includes three brothers and two sisters. Kyles’s great-grandfather was the commissioner for the Indiana High School Athletic Association. His grandfather has strong roots in Indiana sports, as he was inducted into the Indiana High School Sports Hall of Fame for basketball and football.

Kyle was a McDonald’s All-American in 2016

In  2016, Kyle Guy was named a Prestigious McDonald’s All-American. He averaged 23.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists during his incredible senior season. To cap off his year, he was selected as Indiana’s Mr. Basketball.

Kyle Guy is an American NCAA Champion, and now a professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings and G League Affiliate Stockton Kings of the National Basketball Association. Most recently, he has been a two-way player for the Ty Ellis Coached Stockton Kings of the NBA G League.

Kyle Guy was a 5-star recruit out of Indiana, where he played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers for three years. Here is a small snapshot of his progression.

Did Kyle Guy start his freshman year of college?

On November 22, 2016, during his freshman season in only his fourth career college game, Kyle Guy led all basketball players with 20 points. It was highlighted with five three-pointers against HBCU Grambling State.

During his freshman season, he averaged 7.5 points per game and shot 49.5 percent from the three-point line.

During his sophomore, Guy scored a career-high 29 points to increase his scoring reputation. Guy then led Virginia to a conference tournament championship, where he averaged 16.7 points, earning him the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award.

Before his senior season in 2018, Kyle Guy was named to the pre-season watchlists for all the major players of the year awards, such as the Jerry West Award, John R. Wooden Award, Naismith College Player of the Year, and others.

Did Kyle Guy lead UVA to a National Championship?

Kyle started the year off with a new career-high point total with 30 points.

Later in the year, he followed a strong regular season with his first collegiate double-double game with 25 points and ten rebounds against Purdue in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. He helped the University of Virginia Cavaliers advance to its first Final Four since 1984.

In the University of Virginia’s Final Four game against Auburn, Kyle hit three straight free throws with little time on the clock to help the Cavaliers reach the first-ever national championship game.

Guy scored 24 points in Virginia’s final 85–77 overtime win in the NCAA National Championship game. He burst on the scene as a good looking, energetic clutch player that had the style of the old cartoon character, “Richie Rich,” and the flare of somebody ready for superstardom. He was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

Was Kyle Guy a Five Star Recruit out of High School?

Yes, Kyle was a five-star recruit out of Lawrence Central High School in Lawrence, Indiana. Lawrence has a “Leave it to Beaver” kind of feel:  middle class, nice schools, and great competition.  Who didn’t like “Leave it To Beaver”? The demographics of the city are 63% white, 25% black, 2% Native American and 3% other. In comparison to other cities, Lawrence has a nice mix of diversity. And of course, the basketball in Lawrence is off the charts. Basketball greats Mike Conley and Greg Oden also call Lawrence home.

What high school did Kyle Guy attend?

Kyle Guy rose to stardom Lawrence Central High School in Lawrence, Indiana, where he was an all American and varsity letter-winner all four years.

What is the demographic of Lawrence, Indiana?

Lawrence has a nice mix of working-class and people with bachelor’s degrees. 31% of people in Lawrence have their bachelor’s degree in comparison to 22.7% of all Indiana residents. The racial demographics of Lawrence are 63.82% white, 28.01% Black or African American, two or more races 3.93% and other races account for 2.60%. A very nice town with a nice mix of diversity and working-class folk.

Was Kyle Guy a walk on?

No, he was a five-star recruit out of Indiana

What college did Kyle Guy attend?

On October 20, 2014, Kyle Guy made a firm commitment to the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC to play top tier NCAA basketball. He surprised many by choosing the Virginia Cavs over offers from his home college Indiana, Butler, California, Colorado, Indiana State, Iowa, Iowa State, Missouri, NC State, Northwestern, Mississippi, Purdue, and Xavier.

When was Kyle Guy born?

Kyle Joseph Guy was born on August 11, 1997

What is Kyle Guy’s major?

Kyle Guys major at UVA was American studies.

How tall is Kyle Guy?

Kyle guy measurements at the combine.

without shoes 6′ 0.75”  with shoes 6′ 2.25.”

What is Kyle Guy’s vertical leap?

Kyle’s no step vertical was 30.5 inches and his one-step vertical was 36.5.

How fast is Kyle Guy?

Kyle ran a 10.48 lane agility time at the NBA combine which was 4th fast among all players tested at the 2019 NBA Combine.

Will Kyle Guy get drafted?

Kyle was projected to be a possible early to late 2nd rounder.  He was selected with the 55th pick of the second round by the New York Knicks.

Does Kyle Guy have a tattoo?

Maybe. And maybe it says “Leave it to Beaver,” or better yet, “Leave it to Kyle.”

What college did Kyle Guy attend?

Kyle Guy attended the University of Virginia, where he lead them to a 2019 NCAA Basketball National Championship.

Where is Kyle Guy from?

Kyle Guy is from Lawrence Central High School in Lawrence, Indiana.

Where is Kyle Guy playing?

Kyle  is currently a two way player for the Sacramento Kings and the G-League Affiliate Stockton Kings

How much is Kyle Guy’s contract?

Kyle will earn a prorated share of a standard rookie scale contract and can make upwards of $400,000. His qualifying offer for 2020 -21 is $1,650,000

What is Kyle Guy’s Social Media?

  • Instagram – @kylejguy
  • Twitter – @kyleguycamp

Does Kyle Guy have a website?

https://kylejguy.com/

Is Kyle Guy in the G League?

Yes, he plays for the Stockton Kings, the Sacramento Kings affiliate, and has appeared in NBA games.

How much does a two way NBA contract pay?

Here is the two-way deal :

$50,000: The maximum amount a two-way player can earn in training camp with an NBA team.

$77,250: This is the G League salary of a 2-way player. Players only earn this salary while playing for the G League club and not with the NBA team.

177: Number of total days in the regular season. A two-way player earns 1/177 of the NBA rookie minimum ($838,464) for each day of service during the playing season (regular) limited to a maximum number of 45 days. That’s about 4737 for each day served. If you multiply that by 45, you get $213,168

35: These are the additional days of service available to a two-way player before and after the G League season. Those days of service don’t count against the 45-day count. There are 17 days before the season beginning (October 16 — November 1), and 18 days after the G League regular season concludes (March 24 — April 10). That comes out to $165,797.

These are estimated as the salary cap changes yearly. But it’s within a few thousands of dollars.

What is the NBA minimum salary?

NBA league minimum in 2019 is $582,180. This is about the max of an NBA two-player.

Do G League players get housing?

Yes, G League players get their housing covered by the League (G League affiliate team)

Can you try out for the G League?

Yes, you can try out for a G League team. Teams such as the Stockton Kings hold tryouts respectively at the specified city affiliate location.

Can you try out for the NBA?

The term “tryout” can be used loosely. Teams hold private workouts or tryouts all the time during the summer on occasion during the season. Summer league play is a tryout for many players in addition to the NBA Combine. Sports agents and evaluators with clout can usually get qualified players an audition with NBA teams. Lastly, a tryout is based on the play of the athlete. You must ball in order to be considered for a tryout. Any agent will have a hard time getting anyone a tryout if the player does not have a legitimate resume.

How much is an NBA tryout?

For a typical tryout, there is usually no cost. But again, this is a money business, and a person, scout, or evaluator may charge you for the time it requires to run a tryout. This often happens, and it’s usually a few hundred dollars at the most. But sometimes there is no cost at all. Find out more about the Draft Process.

Does Kyle Guy have a girlfriend?

Yes, Kyle has a girlfriend Alexa Jenkins, whom he has dated since 8th grade.

Who is Kyle Guy engaged to?

Kyle was engaged to his longtime girlfriend Alexa Jenkins (fiance), whom he has dated since 8th grade.

Is Kyle Guy married?

Yes, Kyle married his longtime girlfriend Alexa Jenkins, whom he has dated since 8th grade.

When did Kyle Guy get married?

Kyle married Alex Jenkins on July 26, 2019.

Who is Alexa Jenkins?

Alexa Jenkins is a beautiful woman that attended undergrad at Depauw University and Law School at Norte Dame. She also dated Virginia Basketball star and current NBA player Kyle Guy, who she eventually married in July of 2019. By all accounts, she is highly intelligent and chooses to keep her private life off the internet.

Is Alexa Jenkins black?

This is not an essential question as she is beautiful, no matter her race. But by all accounts based on pictures and family photos, she has negro roots in her family tree.

As a side note, we do not post information about Kyle’s significant other to be intrusive or to spread gossip, but rather to answer questions that are most often asked on Google in the most positive and respectful way.

 

Who is Kyle Guy?

Kyle Guy is an American Professional Basketball Player from Indiana. He attended the University of Virginia, where he won an NCAA National Championship. He was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament.

Was Kyle Guy a Walk on at UVA?

No, he was a five-star recruit at Lawrence Central High School in Lawrence, Indiana.

Does Kyle Guy have girlfriend?

Yes, Kyle has a girlfriend, Alexa Jenkins, whom he has dated since the 8th grade.

Who is Kyle Guy engaged to?

Kyle was engaged to his longtime girlfriend Alexa Jenkins, whom he has dated since the 8th grade.

Is Kyle Guy married?

Yes, Kyle married his longtime girlfriend Alexa Jenkins, whom he has dated since the 8th grade.

When did Kyle Guy get married?

Kyle married Alexa Jenkins on Jul 26, 2019.

Who is Alexa Jenkins?

Alexa Jenkins is a beautiful woman that attended undergrad at Depauw University. She continued her studies as a Law Student at Norte Dame. Alexa also dated Virginia basketball star and current NBA player Kyle Guy who she eventually married. By all accounts, she is highly intelligent and chooses to keep her private life off the internet.

Is Alexa Jenkins black?

Based on pictures and family photos, she has black roots somewhere in her family tree. Do to here privacy, which should be respected; one would need to ask her this directly.

What was Kyle Guy's major?

Kyle majored in American Studies while at the University of Virginia.

Did Kyle Guy get drafted?

Yes, he was drafted as the 55th pick in the 2nd round by the New York Knicks.

How much is Kyle Guy's contract?

Kyle, during the 2019 -2020 season, will earn a prorated share of the standard rookie scale contract as a two-way player. His qualifying offer for 2020 - 21 season is $1,650,000.

Is Kyle Guy in the G League?

Yes, he currently plays for the Stockton Kings, the Sacramento Kings affiliate G League team.