

He would show flashes that would indicate he could become a very good one-on-one defender, then lose focus the next play.įor the most part, Knox displays consistently high energy level on the defensive end. He has the physical tools to become an good one-on-one defender, but his awareness was inconsistent at Kentucky. I would say he is a smooth and fluid athlete as opposed to an explosive, quick-twitch type.ĭefensively, Knox had an up and down year. He’s got a very quick second jump and adequate lateral quickness.
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Knox is not an elite athlete (36½" max vertical measured at the Kentucky Pro Day in October 2017), but he’s certainly athletic enough for the NBA and finishes above the rim with ease. His 212 pound frame and wide shoulders should be able to fill out nicely as he matures. Kevin Knox is a 6’9" combo forward with excellent length (6'11¾" wingspan). If you can't shoot it, you're probably not good. The league has become a hit-or-miss league. "You just got to know you're taking one of the youngest kids in the draft. Skilled player, but he's young," Calipari said. "What they're going to see is, this kid is really big. He just turned 19." (He actually doesn't turn 19 until August). You're not getting a guy who's 25 years old. "He's not even close to what he's going to be," the Wildcats coach said.

"He is mature and responsible well beyond his years." He was a great teammate, a great student, and a great player," Kentucky head coach John Calipari said. "He’s one of the greatest kids I’ve coached. Here is what Head Coach John Calipari said about Knox recently: This year there are three Wildcats that will be drafted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hamidou Diallo and Kevin Knox. Kentucky continues to produce multiple NBA players every year. Otto Porter 6'8½" 198 lbs (7'1½" wingspan), 36" max vertical 36½" measured at the Kentucky Pro Day in October 2017
