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William & Mary’s Nathan Knight enters 2019 NBA Draft

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William & MaryWilliam & Mary center Nathan Knight has completed the paperwork to enter the 2019 NBA Draft process.

By declaring before April 22 and using a NCAA certified agent, he will have the opportunity to go through the evaluation process and work out for NBA teams while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.

“We fully support Nathan and his aspirations to play professionally in the NBA,” Director of Athletics Samantha K. Huge said. “The process gives players the opportunity to work out with NBA teams and gain valuable information. The goal of William & Mary Athletics is to help our student-athletes reach their full potential. It is an important step for Nathan, and we stand behind him in this process.”

Knight averaged 21 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 blocked shots per game. He is the first college basketball player since Tim Duncan at Wake Forest in 1996-97 to average 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots per game.

Knight’s scoring average is the highest for a Tribe player since 1968 and his 651 points rank fourth in program history.

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