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| ===College recruiting=== | ===College recruiting=== | ||
| I'm just a kid who's four, each day I grow some more, I like exploring I'm Caillou, | |||
| Knight was ranked as the No. 4 recruit in the class of 2010 in the ESPNU 100, and the No. 6 recruit by ] and ]. He considered ], ], ] and ].<ref name=visits>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/44030/brandon-knight |title=Brandon Knight – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles |work=ESPN.com |accessdate=May 28, 2011}}</ref> | |||
| So many things to do, each day is something new, I'll share them with you I'm Caillou. | |||
| My world is turning, changing each day..with mommy and daddy and finding my way. | |||
| On April 14, 2010, Knight signed an aid agreement with the University of Kentucky, not a letter of intent. Amid rumors that Kentucky coach John Calipari would jump to coach in the NBA, Knight's parents advised him to sign an aid agreement. By signing an aid agreement, the Wildcats were committed to Knight, but he was not committed to them.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/kentucky-john-calipari-wins-big-verbal-commitments-brandon-knight-michael-gilchrist-article-1.166833 |title=Kentucky's John Calipari wins big with verbal commitments from Brandon Knight and Michael Gilchrist |work=nydailynews.com |date=April 14, 2010 |accessdate=May 28, 2011}}</ref> | |||
| Growing up is not so tough, except when I've had enough but there's lots of fun stuff I'm Caillou, Caillou, Caillou, I'm Caillou. That's me! | |||
| ==College career== | ==College career== | ||
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| On November 12, 2010, Knight made his regular season debut for ], recording 17 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in an 88-65 win over East Tennessee State.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303160096 |title=Kentucky wakes up in 2nd half, finishes off ETSU |work=ESPN.com |date=November 12, 2010 |accessdate=May 28, 2011}}</ref> After his first 14 games, Knight led all freshmen in the nation in scoring, averaging 18.3 points on 47% from the field and 40% from the three-point line. Impressively, Knight won SEC freshman of the week three times. In February 2011, Knight was one of ten players selected as a finalist for the 2011 ], given to the year's best point guard in college basketball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cousyaward.com/docs/CousyAward2011.pdf|title=BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES FINAL TEN CANDIDATES FOR 2011 BOB COUSY AWARD|format=PDF|work=CousyAward.com|date=February 7, 2011|accessdate=July 7, 2011}}</ref> He went on to earn All-SEC first team and SEC All-Freshman team honors. He was also named to the Fox Sports' All-America fifth team.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jeff|last=Goodman|url=http://www.foxsports.com/collegebasketball/story/duke-blue-devils-notre-dame-fighting-irish-represented-postseason-honors-030711|title=Goodman's 2010-11 All-America teams|work=FoxSports.com|publisher=Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC|accessdate=June 21, 2011}}</ref> He led his team to an SEC championship victory and then went on to advance to the Final Four. | |||
| In April 2011, Knight declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.<ref name="UK3">{{cite news |title=Brandon Knight entering NBA draft |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6395107|work=ESPN.com |date=April 21, 2011|accessdate=April 21, 2011}}</ref> | |||
| ===College statistics=== | ===College statistics=== | ||
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| No. 11 – Milwaukee Bucks | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1991-12-02) December 2, 1991 (age 33) Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) |
| College | Kentucky (2010–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2011: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2013 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2013–present | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Brandon Emmanuel Knight (born December 2, 1991) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of Kentucky.
Knight won the 2009 and 2010 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year awards, becoming just the third junior to receive the award following LeBron James (2002) and Greg Oden (2005).
High school career
Knight attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he was a two-time Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year, becoming the first student-athlete from the state of Florida to earn such honor. A national advisory board was composed of sportswriters and sport-specific experts from around the United States. This board selected Knight from more than 552,000 high school boys basketball players nationwide. Knight maintained a 4.3 grade-point average.
In his junior year, he led the Panthers to their second consecutive Class 3A state title. He averaged 31.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and three steals per game during the season. Knight scored 27 points, pulled down nine rebounds and dished four assists in a 60–44 win over Jones High in the state final. He beat his own school single-season record by more than 200 points, finishing with 968 points. He also set a school record with 127 three-pointers. These accomplishments contributed to Knight being named the 2009 Florida Mr. Basketball. Knight is second all-time on the scoring list for high school basketball in Florida, amassing a staggering 3,515 points from 2005–2010.
On March 4, 2010, Knight played his last high school basketball game. After injuring his groin in the state semi-finals, he led Pine Crest to the championship game seeking a third consecutive Class 3A state title, but lost 70–46 to Rickards High School of Tallahassee.
Knight played in the 2010 McDonald's All-American Game in Columbus and hit the game winning three-point basket to give the West a 107–104 victory. He also played in the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit in Portland and the 2010 Jordan Brand Classic in New York.
AAU
Knight also had a lot of success on the AAU circuit. As a sophomore, Knight's Team Breakdown won the Junior Division National Championship, which is the most competitive division in AAU. The following year, Knight formed a dominating backcourt with Kenny Boynton and Raymond Taylor, as Team Breakdown defended their title. Once Boynton graduated, Knight switched to Team STAT/Each One Teach One during 2009, joining Austin Rivers in the backcourt. Knight broke his foot in mid July during a game at the Nike Peach Jam Tournament and took the rest of the summer off to rest his foot.
College recruiting
I'm just a kid who's four, each day I grow some more, I like exploring I'm Caillou, So many things to do, each day is something new, I'll share them with you I'm Caillou. My world is turning, changing each day..with mommy and daddy and finding my way. Growing up is not so tough, except when I've had enough but there's lots of fun stuff I'm Caillou, Caillou, Caillou, I'm Caillou. That's me!
College career
College statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Kentucky | 38 | 38 | 35.9 | .423 | .377 | .795 | 4.0 | 4.2 | .7 | .2 | 17.3 |
Professional career
Detroit Pistons (2011–2013)
On June 23, 2011, Knight was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 8th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. On February 8, 2012, he was selected to play in the 2012 Rising Stars competition; he was drafted to play for Team Shaq. On May 22, 2012, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team.
On February 27, 2013, Knight scored a then career high 32 points in a 96-95 win over the Washington Wizards. He went on to participate in the 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend's Rising Stars Game where he recorded 10 points and 6 assists for Team Chuck.
Milwaukee Bucks (2013–present)
On July 31, 2013, Knight was traded, along with Khris Middleton and Viacheslav Kravtsov, to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for guard Brandon Jennings.
On December 31, 2013, Knight scored a career high 37 points in a 94-79 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Detroit | 66 | 60 | 32.3 | .415 | .380 | .759 | 3.2 | 3.8 | .7 | .2 | 12.8 |
| 2012–13 | Detroit | 75 | 75 | 31.5 | .407 | .367 | .733 | 3.3 | 4.0 | .8 | .1 | 13.3 |
| 2013–14 | Milwaukee | 72 | 69 | 33.3 | .422 | .325 | .802 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 1.0 | .2 | 17.9 |
| Career | 213 | 204 | 32.4 | .415 | .356 | .771 | 3.3 | 4.3 | .8 | .2 | 14.7 |
Personal
Knight is the son of Efrem and Tonya Knight.
Knight is a Christian. Knight frequently posts "TGBTG" ("To God Be The Glory") on his Twitter account. Knight also has wristbands that say "TGBTG" and "Faith".
References
- Winkeljohn, Matt (November 11, 2009). "Knight known for academics, athletics". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- "Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Brandon Knight". Reuters.com. March 31, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- "Brandon Knight: South Florida's Greatest Basketball Player". miamisouthpaw.blogspot.com.au. April 2, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- "Pine Crest falls in Knight's last game". Rivals.com. March 5, 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- "Jordan Brand All-American Game Team Announced". SlamOnline.com. February 18, 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- "Knight Breaks his Foot". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- Brandon Knight Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team
- Notebook: Pistons 96, Wizards 95
- Team Shaq at Team Chuck
- "Bucks Acquire Knight, Middleton and Kravtsov from Pistons". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 31, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- Bucks send Lakers to sixth straight loss
- Brandon Knight Bio
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- "Vaught's Views: Family friend says Knight has his priorities straight".
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