Pine Crest High School (FL)
6′3″ 180 pounds. 2010
#1 PG and #3 Overall
Status: Undeclared
Scouts, Inc. Grade: 98
Also Considering: Clemson, Florida, Georgetown
Evaluation From Scouts, Inc.
May, 2009: Knight continues to separate himself in the class of 2010. As he prepares for his season this point guard is a difference maker with his game and presence. He is at his best in the open court advancing the ball down the middle of the floor with speed and vision. He rebounds down from the defensive boards and runs with the ball attacking the basket, looking to score from his penetration or making the assist to an open teammates. He has added the throw-ahead pass to his game where he takes the outlet looks down the floor first with vision and throws a pass to the open man this is the way great point guards handle the break. In the half court he can go by his defender at will with an explosive quick first step but recently he has shown a change of speed with the ball as he attacks his defender using a nice hesitation crossover then blow by the defense. Once he gets in the lane he possesses a strong pull-up jumper in the middle game or displays good body control and finishes through contact with his stronger body frame. His long range jumper is improving as he demonstrated the ability to hit the 3 pt shot off the catch or dribble although he still is not considered a shooter he does now make shots more that ever. He once went to the rim every time he touched the ball now he reads the defense and takes the appropriate shot. He should work on his weak hand (left hand dribble moves) so the defense does not sit on his right hand to stop him. Defensively he works at getting back in transition to stop the ball while his on ball pressure is excellent. Knight’s floor leadership and basketball IQ are evolving along with his poise as he now becomes the target each and every game to for opponents to stop. He excels in the transition game and is becoming adept at running a team he is a special player and young man. Full Evaluation Here
