Larry Knight
Larry Knight (born November 5, 1956) is an American former collegiate and professional basketball player. Knight was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the first round (20th pick), of the 1979 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft. Knight played collegiately at Loyola Chicago.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1956 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Northeastern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Playing career | 1979–1981 |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | Anchorage Northern Knights |
| 1980–1981 | Billings Volcanos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
Knight played for the 1979-80 Anchorage Northern Knights of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) who won the league championship.[3] Knight played two seasons in the CBA, moving to the Billings Volcanos in 1980. He averaged 19.1 points and 14.3 rebounds in 86 games in the league.[4]
References
- Buckley, Tim (24 June 2009). "Utah Jazz: Disaster of a pick". Deseretnews.com. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Larry Knight College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "1979-80 Anchorage Northern Knights Roster : Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Team Record: 29-16 : Finished 2nd in the CBA's Northern Division". Justsportstats.com. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "1981–82 Continental Basketball Association Official Guide, page 78". Continental Basketball Association. Fall 1981. Cite magazine requires
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