BrandonClayScouting: Player Card – Kevin Knox

Class of 2017 Kevin Knox of Tampa, Fla., proved he is one of the nation’s premier forwards this year. Read about his game on his #BCSReport Player Card. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike

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(Photo by Jon Lopez)

Kevin Knox (Tampa, Fla.),E1T1 / Tampa Catholic – 2017
Height: 6’7″
Position: Forward
Committed College: Undecided
Star Grade:

Date: May 29, 2016
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike Boys EYBL Session IV (Atlanta, GA)

Knox was a 3rd team All-EYBL selection while scoring 19.6 points and grabbing 7.9 rebounds per game. He shot 32% from the arc while making at 16 threes on the circuit season. His transition from 4-player to the wing seems to be nearly complete. Although he did play a fair amount in the high post this weekend. He has good hands and vision to pass. His 2 turnovers per game will be area that will need tightening up as he heads to the next level.

Date: May 29, 2016
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike Boys EYBL Session IV (Atlanta, GA)

Knox is making the transition to a full-time wing almost flawlessly. He still has some moments where it’s evident that he’s still putting it all together but the numbers through 16 EYBL games are crisp: 20.8 points, 7.9 rebounds per. He’s shooting 71 percent from the line, 31 percent from beyond the arc. Both of those numbers can improve but have Knox’s game in a good place going into his senior season.

Date: December 18, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: City of Palms (Fort Myers, Fla.)

I would classify Knox as a legitimate SF as he showed range on his jumper and handling ability in traffic. He pumped in 27 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Charlotte (FL). His bounce in the lane separates him as one of the top forwards nationally.

Date: May 28, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: USA Basketball U16 Trials (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Knox II is a solid option at the position in a gym full of the nation’s elite. He was around the rim showing the athleticism / energy to make an impact in that way at the next level. His offensive skill set is still rounding out.

Date: May 24, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Knox is an athletic forward who makes plays at the rim. He rebounds effectively while also being a pick and roll threat in the middle of the floor. He showed some diversity in his game as he picked and popped to hit a three today. His numbers don’t suggest that is his specialty as he only he 2/8 on the year. He finished averaging 7 points and 4 rebounds for the circuit.

Date: May 23, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike EYBL (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Knox is a long forward who played mainly at the small forward spot in this eval. He did see some reps at the highpost against a 2-3 zone. Knox showed nice touch on his midrange jumper.

Highlights of Knox complements of JMBV

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Brandon Clay is the owner of Peach State Basketball, Inc., and BrandonClayScouting.com. He serves as the Executive Camp Director for the Elite Basketball Academy Camps. Clay is a McDonald’s All-American Game Selection Committee member. He also votes on the Naismith Trophy Men’s / Women’s College Player of the Year Academy and is the HS Boys / Girls All-American Team Board of Selectors Chairperson. He has been involved in the community since 2001. You can reach Clay at [email protected]

Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. also He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at [email protected] and follow him on  twitter @JLHemingwayPSB