Keyshawn Hall's explosive scoring and all-around game earned him an NBA combine invite, showcasing his talent after a standout season.
Although UCF's two current NBA Draft hopefuls, Themus Fulks and Riley Kugel did not receive an invitation to the 2026 combine, former standout Knight Keyshawn Hall did, capitalizing on his opportunity at every stop throughout his college career.
Hall played one season for UCF after a season at UNLV and George Mason. Hall was a dynamite scorer, leading the Big 12 in scoring and providing a consistent scoring option for a defensively-challenged UCF squad.
The 6-foot-7 "big guard" averaged 18.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, shooting at 43/35/82 splits.
Hall had multiple 30+ point performances, including a 40-point outburst against Arizona State.
Despite being on the road, Hall looked extremely comfortable, knocking down four 3-pointers and attacking the rim at will. The free-throw line was a big weapon for Hall all season, making 10-10 attempts against the Sun Devils.
Hall also added a season-high six assist, snagging seven rebounds as well.
Following his standout season with the Black and Gold, Hall originally voiced that he was going to return to the program for his senior campaign. However, after this original claim, Hall decided to enter the NBA Draft.
After going through some of the pre-draft process, Hall announced he would be returning to college basketball, while keeping UCF as a strong consideration.
Both Hall and junior guard Dior Johnson were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 among all transfers, according to teamrankings.com.
Hall immediately had premier programs pursuing him, including Arkansas and Auburn.
Eventually, Hall chose the Tigers, giving a lot of the credit to former head coach Bruce Pearl.
Of course, Pearl surprisingly retired before the season, passing the program off to his son - Steven Pearl.
While this transition may have hurt the Tigers' chances of winning as a team, Hall still shined under the younger Pearl, averaging 19.3 points per game and upping his shooting percentages from every level.
Hall was named a Third-Team All-SEC performer, while setting the Auburn single season record for most free throws made with 228, ranking second nationally.
Although Auburn's season didn't go as planned, Hall led the Tigers to an NIT Championship over Tulsa, scoring just 11 points, but pulling in 12 rebounds.
Hall will need to continue to polish his shooting stroke as he looks to draw draft intrigue. But, his unique blend of size, skill, and ball handling ability makes him a unique prospect for an NBA team looking to improve on the wing.
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