GREENBURGH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Knicks selected Kevin Knox with the ninth pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.
The 18-year-old played one season at Kentucky, where he led the Wildcats in scoring at 15.8 points per game and 3-pointers with 57.
He shared the SEC’s Freshman of the Year award with Alabama guard Collin Sexton, who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and was also an AP Honorable Mention on the All-America team.