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| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 10, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 244 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Marion Local ( Maria Stein, Ohio) |
| College | Toledo (2016–2020) |
| NBA draft | 2020: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2021 | Limburg United |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Luke Andrew Knapke (born January 10, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Limburg United of the Pro Basketball League. He played college basketball for Toledo.
High school career
Knapke attended Marion Local High School. As a junior, he averaged 14.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game to help his team finish 20–5. Knapke was named to the first-team all-league, second-team all-district and honorable-mention all-state. [1] As a senior, he earned Special Mention All-District IV honors. [2] In July 2014, he committed to Toledo, the first school to offer him a scholarship, over offers from Akron, Wright State, Miami (OH), Kent State, Ball State and Northern Kentucky. [3]
College career
Knapke redshirted his true freshman season to put on weight and learn from star center Nathan Boothe. [4] As a redshirt freshman, he averaged 6.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and earned MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete recognition. [5] Knapke averaged 10.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a sophomore, shooting 55.3 percent from the field. [6] As a junior, he averaged 10.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. [7] On December 4, 2019, Knapke recorded the third triple-double in school history with 12 points, 12 rebounds and a school-record 10 blocks in a win against Cleveland State. On December 8, he scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 82–72 win over Marshall. Knapke earned MAC West Division player of the week honors on December 10. [8] Knapke averaged 15.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game as a senior at Toledo, shooting 39.4 percent from three-point range. He was named to the Third Team All-MAC. [9] He finished as Toledo's all-time leader in blocks with 197 and scored 1,451 points in his college career. [10]
Professional career
On April 18, 2020, Knapke signed his first professional contract with Limburg United of the Pro Basketball League. [11]
References
- ^ "Talented Quartet Signs Letters of Intent to Join Rockets in 2015". Toledo Rockets. November 12, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "High School Results & Schedules". Akron Beacon-Journal. March 25, 2015. p. C003. Retrieved December 2, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Knapke Chooses the Rockets". Triple Double Prospects. July 30, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Buckey, Brian (March 5, 2020). "Seniors Knapke and Jackson have made mark on Toledo basketball". Toledo Blade. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Pair of Rockets Named MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athletes". 13ABC. April 22, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Foster, Colin (February 12, 2019). "Knapke, Rockets keep rolling in BG". The Daily Standard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Buckey, Brian (October 22, 2019). "10 things to know about Toledo men's basketball this season". Toledo Blade. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Toledo's Knapke earns MAC honors". The Daily Standard. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Luke Knapke to Play Professionally in Belgium". Toledo Rockets. April 21, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Foster, Colin (April 21, 2020). "Knapke inks pro contract". The Daily Standard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Rookie center Luke Knapke signs with Limburg United". Sportando. April 18, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.