Keyshawn Hall, UCF star and Big 12's leading scorer, declares for 2025 NBA Draft

The big guard has his eyes set on the big leagues.

UCF’s Keyshawn Hall declared for the 2025 NBA Draft Tuesday. The junior confirmed the move with a post on social media.

“First off, I want to thank Jehovah God and Jesus Christ for always being by my side, through every high and low, and for never giving up on me,” Hall wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “With that being said I am excited for the opportunity to see my dreams become reality.”

First off, I want to thank Jehovah God and Jesus Christ for always being by my side, through every high and low, and for never giving up on me. With that being said I am excited for the opportunity to see my dreams become reality. I will be declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/y1rsCpw9w0
— xkeyy (@xkeyy2) March 25, 2025

At 6-foot-7 and 235 pounds, Hall led the Big 12 in scoring with 18.8 points per game. He added 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists, making the all-conference second team. He started all 33 contests he appeared in.

UCF went 17-16 and fell out of the Big 12 Tournament with a second-round loss to Kansas earlier this month. Beginning April 1, the Knights will participate in the College Basketball Crown, a new postseason showcase in Las Vegas.

Hall spent only one season in Orlando, following previous stops at UNLV and George Mason.

Mar 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) shoots during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Among his Knights highlights, he dropped 40 points in a road win over Arizona State on Jan. 14. That ranked third in UCF’s Division I history. He also became just the second player in Big 12 history to rack up 40 points, five rebounds and five assists in a regulation victory.

Hall scored 20 or more points in 16 games and eclipsed 30 points three times.

Note: If Hall withdraws from draft consideration prior to June 15, he can retain college eligibility. The draft will take place June 25-26.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF basketball player Keyshawn Hall declares for 2025 NBA Draft

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