Martaveous McKnight facts for kids
McKnight in 2018
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| Free agent | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 5, 1997 Walls, Mississippi, U.S. |
| 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 |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2020 | Sloboda Tuzla |
| 2021–2022 | Manchester Giants |
| 2023 | Enid Outlaws |
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Martaveous Davon McKnight (born April 5, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a shooting guard. Martaveous played college basketball for Arkansas–Pine Bluff.
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Early Basketball Journey
Martaveous McKnight started his basketball journey in high school. He went to Lake Cormorant High School. During his final year there, he scored an average of 24 points in each game.
College Basketball Years
After high school, Martaveous attended Itawamba Community College. In his first year, he averaged 12.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recognized him as one of the top new players. In his second year, he averaged 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
In June 2017, Martaveous signed with Arkansas–Pine Bluff. As a junior, he was a top scorer in the SWAC conference. 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, Martaveous continued to play very well. He averaged 20.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He was also chosen for the First Team All-SWAC.
Professional Basketball Career
After finishing college, Martaveous McKnight began his professional career. He joined the training camp for the Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League. However, he did not make their final team roster.
Playing Overseas
Martaveous spent his first professional season with Sloboda Tuzla. This team plays in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the ABA League Second Division. He averaged 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists per game for them.
On August 4, 2020, Martaveous signed with BC Khimik in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. The next year, on August 6, 2021, he joined the Manchester Giants in the British Basketball League. In 2023, he played for the Enid Outlaws.
See also
In Spanish: Martaveous McKnight para niños
