The WKU men’s basketball team received its first commitment for the 2020 class Thursday afternoon, as Martha Layne Collins guard Dayvion McKnight verbally committed to the Hilltoppers.
McKnight is a 6-foot-2-inch point guard from Shelbyville, Kentucky. During his junior season a year ago, McKnight averaged 17 points and 10.4 rebounds per game on 50% shooting from the floor. The guard shot 33.3% from the 3-point line and 79% at the free-throw line.
The in-state commit is currently unranked by 247Sports, but 247Sports Recruiting Director Evan Daniels had a favorable review of the 180-pounder's play on the summer AAU circuit with the M.