George Knighton

Height: 
6-7
Position: 
Forward/Center
Hometown: 
Coffeyville, KS
  • Ranked among the nation's leading scorers in 1960 (T30th), 1961 (30th) and 1962 (28th)
  • Ranked among the nation's leaders in field-goal percentage in 1960 (20th), 1961 (27th) and 1962 (28th)
  • Led New Mexico State in scoring and rebounding all three seasons
  • Collected 22 points and 7 rebounds in one NCAA Tournament game in 1960
  • Selected by the Cincinnati Royals in 10th round of 1962 NBA draft (87th pick overall, did not play in league).

Season

G

FGM

FGA

FG%

3PT

3PTA

3PT%

FTM

FTA

FT%

RB

RBA

PTS

AVG

1959-60

27

215

415

.518

147

212

.693

290

10.7

577

21.4

1960-61

24

190

374

.508

149

198

.753

317

13.2

529

22.0

1961-62

24

196

378

.519

162

213

.761

259

10.8

554

23.1

Totals

75

601

1167

.515

458

623

.735

866

11.5

1660

22.1