Martaveous McKnight facts for kids
McKnight in 2018
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| No. 0 – Manchester Giants | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 5, 1997 Walls, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Lake Cormorant (Lake Cormorant, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
| League | BBL |
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| 2019–2020 | Sloboda Tuzla |
| 2020–2021 | BC Khimik |
| 2021–present | Manchester Giants |
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Martaveous Davon McKnight (born April 5, 1997) is an American basketball player. He currently plays for the Manchester Giants in the British Basketball League (BBL). Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for Arkansas–Pine Bluff.
Martaveous McKnight's Early Basketball Journey
Martaveous McKnight went to Lake Cormorant High School. In his final year there, he scored an average of 24 points in each game. After high school, he joined Itawamba Community College.
At Itawamba, he was recognized as one of the best new players by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). During his first year, he averaged 12.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. In his second year, he continued to play well, averaging 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
In June 2017, McKnight decided to play for Arkansas–Pine Bluff. As a junior, he was a top scorer in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). He averaged 18.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. Because of his great performance, he was named the SWAC Player of the Year. In his senior year, he kept up his strong play, averaging 20.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He was also chosen for the First Team All-SWAC.
Martaveous McKnight's Professional Career
After finishing college, Martaveous McKnight started his professional basketball journey. He first joined the Delaware Blue Coats for a training camp. This team is part of the NBA G League, which is like a development league for the NBA.
McKnight then played his first professional season with OKK Sloboda Tuzla. This team plays in Bosnia and Herzegovina and also in the ABA League Second Division. He averaged 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game during this time.
On August 4, 2020, McKnight signed with BC Khimik. This team plays in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. A year later, on August 6, 2021, he moved to the United Kingdom. He signed with the Manchester Giants, who play in the British Basketball League.
See also
In Spanish: Martaveous McKnight para niños
