Brandin Knight (2020) - Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame

Brandin Knight

Induction:
2020
Class:
2005

A Pitt point guard from 1999-2003, Knight’s leadership was the catalyst for the Panthers’ basketball revival. Over his four years, Knight led Pitt to two consecutive Big East regular-season titles (2001-02 and 2002-03), two NCAA Sweet 16 appearances (2002 and 2003), the program’s first Big East Tournament title (2003) and an 89-40 (.690) four-year record. His orchestration of Pitt’s offense earned him national praise and accolades. Knight was a two-time All-American (2002 and 2003). He was honored as the Big East’s Co-Most Valuable Player as well as the league’s Most Improved Player following his junior season. Knight still holds Pitt records for career assists (785), career assist average (6.2 apg.), career steals (298), season 3-point field goal attempts (261), season minutes played (1,284 in 2001-02) and consecutive games played with at least one assist (91 from 2000-03). Knight’s No. 20 jersey was retired in 2009. From 2006-16, he served on the Pitt’s men’s basketball staff, including his final eight years as an assistant coach. In total, Knight was part of 12 NCAA Tournament appearances as a player and staff member.