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(Brandon) Knight repeated his thoughts that playing overseas really isn't an option, even if the lockout lingers. "As of now, I don't have any interest in going overseas -- maybe eventually, but as of now I'm over here training, doing certain things ... and trying to get better as an individual," Knight said. "And I can work on school. If there's a lockout for the rest of the season, I can go back to school for the second semester." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Lockout, Brandon Knight 

Christian Laettner, arguably the most hated man in University of Kentucky basketball history, is coming to Rupp Arena to coach a group of “villains” against a team of famous Wildcats alumni on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Former UK player Jeff Sheppard, who now owns an apparel company and is involved in sports marketing with Wazoo Sports, organized the game. Former Wildcat Rex Chapman will coach the Big Blue All Stars, whose roster includes DeMarcus Cousins, Brandon Knight, Eric Bledsoe, Jodie Meeks, Chuck Hayes, DeAndre Liggins and Josh Harrellson. Courier-Journal

DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe, Rex Chapman, Lockout, Christian Laettner, Marcus Cousin, Chuck Hayes, Brandon Knight, Josh Harrellson, DeAndre Liggins 

As for the possibility of playing overseas if the lockout continues into the season, it's not high on (Brandon) Knight's list. "No, I'm probably going to stay here," he said. "I don't have any plans of going overseas." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Lockout, Brandon Knight 

Stephen Curry, Jarrett Jack, Marvin Williams, Jodie Meeks, Ekpe Udoh, Chris Singleton, Jon Leuer and many others are trading their playbooks for textbooks. Other players, such as Derrick Williams and Brandon Knight, haven't started the process but are considering re-enrolling at their respective schools. "I have to get that degree," said Udoh, who is currently chipping away at the final 14 hours of his undergraduate degree at Baylor University. HoopsWorld

Golden State Warriors, Marvin Williams, Jarrett Jack, Ekpe Udoh, Lockout, Stephen Curry, Derrick Williams, Jon Leuer, Brandon Knight, Chris Singleton 

Pistons draft picks Brandon Knight and Kyle Singler told the Free Press on Thursday afternoon that despite the fact that the lockout prevents them from even discussing a contract with the club that selected them in last month's draft, they aren't thinking about going overseas. "That's not an option for me as of now," Knight said from Maine, where both he and Singler were helping out at a basketball camp. "I'm just focusing on getting better. I'm sure that's an option for other guys.""Not really as of right now," Singler said when asked if he had considered a foreign league. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Lockout, Europe, Kyle Singler, Brandon Knight 

Vincent Ellis: Just got off the phone with Brandon Knight and Kyle Singler. Knight said overseas not really option. #Pistons. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Lockout, Europe, Kyle Singler, Brandon Knight 

Brandon Knight will wear No. 7, Kyle Singler No. 25 and Vernon Macklin No. 20. Reserve guard Ben Gordon, who wore No. 7 previously, has approval to wear No. 8. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Draft, Ben Gordon, Kyle Singler, Brandon Knight, Vernon Macklin 

Introducing the Pistons' 2011 draft class of Brandon Knight, Kyle Singler and Vernon Macklin, Dumars continued to praise the group's worth ethic and character. "We've always been successful here with high-character guys," Dumars said. "When we've been at our best, it's because we knew we were putting guys on the floor who would give there all and do things the right way. We all know we had some slippage in that department over the last year or two. This is a direct effort to reaffirm who we've been and why we have these banners in this building." Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Draft, Kyle Singler, Brandon Knight, Vernon Macklin 

David Locke: Being told Kings not picking at 7 but also hearing that Bradon Knight is going to still be on board at 7 - makes 7 very interesting. Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Draft, Trade, Brandon Knight 

Pressed about his fit with the Jazz, Knight did his best to remain open to all possibilities. "The draft is inexact," he said. "I might not be taken by the Jazz. I might. I definitely would be comfortable there. I had a great vibe with the coaching staff and front office." Outsiders might view Utah as a perfect fit. Knight could serve as Harris' understudy, learning the pro game and gradually taking on added responsibilities and minutes. Knight doesn't necessarily see it that way. Asked if he felt he was ready to step in and assume starting point guard duties from Day One, Knight, who is 19 years old, said, "Yeah, I do." No hesitation. No blinking. CBSSports.com

Utah Jazz, Draft, Brandon Knight 

Now, I’ll say that if Brandon Knight falls to No. 5 – and it would most likely only happen if Utah takes Kanter at No. 3 – they’ll snap him up but of the group that’s likely to be there, why not take a shot at Biyombo, a 6-9 bit of an energetic beast. This I heard, and it’s paraphrased, about Biyombo from a friend last night who got it from the GM of the team he covers: “His offensive game isn’t nearly as bad as I was led to believe. Good footwork, just needs coaching.” Toronto Star

Utah Jazz, Draft, Bismack Biyombo, Brandon Knight 

Kentucky's Brandon Knight wants to go to Cleveland -- as the No. 1 pick. When given the choices of Cleveland, Toronto, Utah or Sacramento, Knight said he wants Cleveland but as No. 1, even though he’s only being considered by the Cavs at No. 4. ESPN.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Injuries, Brandon Knight 

One player who appears to be getting a little lost in the shuffle is UConn's Kemba Walker. While the Jazz are considering him at No. 3, I believe he's behind both Brandon Knight and Enes Kanter on their board. The Raptors are the next logical landing place for Walker, but they've never been particularly high on him. They've flirted for a while with Jan Vesely, but as I reported on Tuesday, the team appears to be emphasizing defense in the wake of hiring Dwyane Casey. It now appears that either Bismack Biyombo or Kawhi Leonard are the favorites to go No. 5. ESPN.com

Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Draft, Enes Kanter, Kemba Walker, Jan Vesely, Kawhi Leonard, Bismack Biyombo, Brandon Knight 

Kentucky's Brandon Knight may be the biggest beneficiary of the Jonas Valanciunas dropping out of the top ten, but how Knight and his camp have handled the Utah Jazz put him in a situation where he could fall a few spots as a result. Sources near the Jazz say they were not at all happy with how Knight and his camp handled their workout. There was a real will he-won't he leading up to their June 16th workout in Salt Lake City. HoopsWorld

Utah Jazz, Draft, Jonas Valanciunas, Brandon Knight 

Matching up with Josh Harrellson, Joe Trapani, Talor Battle, Malcolm Delaney and Travele Jones, Bismack Biyombo had an excellent workout for the Raptors in New York City, where he showed a significantly better offensive arsenal than he had last week in Treviso, according to multiple sources who were present to see him dunk on opponents repeatedly. Nevertheless, Biyombo is still one of many options Bryan Colangelo has here, with the preferred one being improving the Raptors’ backcourt situation. If Brandon Knight is indeed off the board, Kemba Walker appears to be the favorite here, although the team has yet to make any final decisions. Yahoo! Sports

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Kemba Walker, Bismack Biyombo, Brandon Knight, Josh Harrellson 

The Jazz and Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight are a sensible match with the third pick, as Utah looks to replace the gaping hole left by the trade of Deron Williams to the Nets. Some execs have gotten indications that Utah also is considering Enes Kanter. CBSSports.com

Utah Jazz, Draft, Enes Kanter, Brandon Knight 

Ergul said Monday’s workout in Cleveland is Kanter’s last schedule one before Thursday’s draft. Kentucky’s Brandon Knight, regarded as the draft’s second best point guard after Irving, also is scheduled to work out for Cleveland on Monday. Irving and Williams have already worked out for the Cavaliers. Kanter hasn’t played in an organized game since the 2010 Hoop Summit. The 19-year-old center intended to play for Kentucky this past season, but was ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Yahoo! Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Enes Kanter, Brandon Knight 

Both Williams and Irving have been to Cleveland for their private workouts and aren't expected to return. On Monday, the Cavs will get their first look at Kentucky freshman Brandon Knight, considered the second-best point guard in the draft behind Irving. Knight will work out for the Cavs along with Enes Kanter, who will be making his second trip to Cleveland. Kanter and Knight were teammates at Kentucky, although Kanter was ruled ineligible and couldn't play for the Wildcats last season. Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Enes Kanter, Brandon Knight 

The Raptors have not yet ultimately decided who they will take if Brandon Knight is off the board. If he's there, Toronto is taking him. But assuming he's gone, the Raptors would consider Kanter (if he falls to them), Bismack Biyombo (who will work out for the Raptors on Monday), Kemba Walker, Jonas Valanciunas and Jan Vesely. The Raptors could really affect what happens in the draft because their choice is so up in the air right now. The Hoops Report

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Kemba Walker, Jonas Valanciunas, Jan Vesely, Bismack Biyombo, Brandon Knight 

The consensus among NBA teams is that Cleveland will select Duke freshman guard Kyrie Irving with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's draft. But the Cavaliers aren't acting as if they've made a decision, and according to multiple sources, they are actively discussing a number of possibilities. They likely will go with Irving, but there are scenarios in which they might not. The Cavaliers haven't told Irving that he is the No. 1 pick, and Arizona's Derrick Williams is a legitimate contender for the top spot. Cleveland, which also holds the No. 4 overall pick, will bring in Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight for a visit early this week. Former Kentucky student Enes Kanter of Turkey, who was ruled by the NCAA to be permanently ineligible with the school, will return for a second visit. Should the Cavaliers decide to pick Williams, a forward, and Kanter, a center, it would put pressure on the team to find another point guard, possibly in this draft, even with Baron Davis still under contract. ESPN.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Baron Davis, Enes Kanter, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Williams, Brandon Knight