]Erroll Knight's senior season has been almost completely negated by chronic knee issues, but tonight's game still showed that Knight is one impressive athlete. He skied for dunks, was a terror on the offensive glass, and made numerous big plays to help Gonzaga's winning cause. Indiana has several athletic wings, and they couldn't even come close to matching Knight's explosiveness. It isn't clear how many minutes Knight can play on a consistent basis, but it is obvious that with every game he is becoming more of a factor in Mark Few's rotation.
Just looking at Knight's top-tier athleticism, intensity and defensive ability, one would think he would have a chance to be a very successful professional. But aside from the knee issues, he is still a non-factor on offense unless he is finishing at rim level. Perhaps with another standout performance later on in the tournament, Knight can earn a late invite to Portsmouth.
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