Kevin Knox
Page updated as of 4/9/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 210
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 8/11/1999
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 11
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 9 by the New York Knicks
Pros:
Active finisher around the basket
Good shooter from all over the floor
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Moves well off the ball on offense
Decent playmaker
Has good hands
Decent defensive player that can get steals
Gifted athlete
May have significant upside
Cons:
Can be streaky with his jump shot
Not an elite ball handler, can be turnover prone
Needs to improve his rebounding
Not an elite shot blocker
Can have lapses defensively
Must get stronger
Can be too inconsistent in games
Summary:
Kevin Knox is an athletic big man that can shoot and score the basketball. He is a good shooter that can stretch the floor with his ability to make threes, and he can score on hustle plays. He put forth a strong showing in his team’s loss to Kansas in the Champions Classic, and he could be a potential lottery pick in 2018.
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Games Scouted:
12/16/17 Kentucky vs. Virginia Tech
3/22/18 Kentucky vs. Kansas State
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