Knicks' Jack Kayil Chooses ALBA Berlin Over NBA Career

WHO:

NY Post - Jack Kayil, a 20-year-old basketball player, was drafted by the New York Knicks.

RealGM Basketball - ALBA Berlin, a professional basketball team in Germany.

WHAT:

RealGM Basketball - Jack Kayil has signed a five-year contract with ALBA Berlin.

RealGM Basketball - Kayil averaged 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 steals in 65 games with ALBA Berlin during the previous season.

RealGM Basketball - Kayil averaged 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.8 steals at Summer League for the Knicks.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - ALBA Berlin is located in Germany.

RealGM Basketball - Kayil spent last season with ALBA Berlin while on loan from KK Mega Bemax in Serbia.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Kayil expressed interest in coming to the NBA as early as the upcoming season.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - It is likely that Kayil's new deal with ALBA Berlin includes some form of NBA out over the course of the five seasons.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Kayil's performance statistics were compiled over 21.4 minutes per game during his time with ALBA Berlin.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 15:53 UTC)

Jack Kayil, a 20-year-old basketball player, has been drafted by the New York Knicks but has signed a five-year contract with ALBA Berlin, a professional basketball team in Germany. Last season, Kayil averaged 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 steals in 65 games with ALBA Berlin, and he expressed interest in joining the NBA as early as the upcoming season. His new deal is expected to include an NBA out, reflecting his impressive performance of 21.4 minutes per game during his time with the team.