
Brandon Knight
Perth Wildcats/PG/
Player Info
Brandon Knight, a combo guard from Miami, was a highly-touted prospect drafted 8th overall in 2011 by the Detroit Pistons after a standout year at Kentucky. Knight showed promise early as a scoring guard with a smooth jumper, posting several 30-point games and famously competing in the Rising Stars Challenge. His career, however, became defined by perseverance through adversity, including a series of untimely injuries that disrupted his momentum. Perhaps most memorably, he was on the wrong end of a legendary dunk by DeAndre Jordan. Despite the challenges, Knight carved out a role as a professional scorer, playing for several teams including the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. His journey reflects the unpredictable nature of professional sports, showcasing talent and resilience in the face of setbacks that limited what many believed was All-Star potential.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
Regular Season
GP
7
MPG
26.14
PPG
16.71
2PM%
55%
3PM%
29%
REB
2.71
AST
3.43
STL
0.71
BLK
0.29
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
More
Statistics
Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
7
Games Started
4
Minutes
26.14
Points
16.71
Rebound
2.71
Assist
3.43
Block
0.29
Steal
0.71
Field Goal %
40%
3-Point Field Goal %
29%
Free Throw %
76%
Offensive Rebound
1.14
Defensive Rebound
1.57
Turnovers
2.14
Assists/Turnovers
1.6
Personal Fouls
0
Total Data
Points
117
Rebound
19
Assist
24
Block
2
Steal
5
Field Goal %
40%
3-Point Field Goal %
29%
Free Throw %
76%
Offensive Rebound
8
Defensive Rebound
11
Turnovers
15
Personal Fouls
0


