Kiyel LaFortune is a 12-year-old basketball player and honor roll student from Long Island, New York. He has competed at top events including the CP3 National Middle School Combine, Made Hoops, Ballin’ 4 Peace, and Coast 2 Coast Preps Northeast Regional Camp.
Kiyel is affiliated with Bucketsquad, an official PSD partner, and serves as a brand ambassador for Fashion Nova Kids, Udx Athletix, and VKTRY Insoles.
He was recently selected to represent Team USA with PHD Hoops on their 2026 Spain Cup Tour and won the 12U championship in Panama, defeating the top Panamanian team on their home court.
Beyond basketball, Kiyel connects with thousands of fans through his growing social media presence @ball_out_ki, sharing game highlights, NBA player interactions, and motivational content for young athletes. With his passion for basketball, media, and inspiring others, Kiyel is becoming a recognizable name in youth sports. A future leader redefining what it means to “ball out” with purpose.
He has been playing basketball for about three years, inspired by his love for the game, NBA players, and the drive to push himself to be his best. Kiyel dreams of one day playing in the NBA.