30 January 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (KSNT) – A pair of former All-American K-State men’s basketball players are continuing their strong play at the next level.
Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson, who both played a key role in K-State’s 2023 Elite 8 run, were selected to the NBA’s G League “Up Next” game.
The G League (Gatorade League) is essentially minor leagues for the NBA. The “Up Next” game features a cast of 28 All-Stars from the G League level that will play a game during the NBA’s All-Star weekend in Indianapolis.
Nowell is averaging 15.6 points and 8.8 assists a game for the Toronto Raptors G League affiliate, Raptors 905.
Johnson is averaging 20.0 points and 6.9 rebounds a game for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.
The “Next Up” game tips off on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 12:30 p.m.