Rivers Knight
Rivers Knight
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Cameron Rivers | Prep Hoops Scout
Knight is a dynamic player with great size and an impressive skill set. A knockdown shooter with a quick release, he can hit shots from anywhere on the floor. Knight’s size allows him to dominate on both sides of game, especially as a shot blocker, where he can alter or swat shots without fouling. Knight is also a strong finisher at the rim, regularly attacking with power and putting defenders on posters with emphatic dunks. His touch around the rim is excellent, showing an ability to score in a variety of ways. Additionally, Knight is a strong rebounder, securing boards on both ends and contributing to his team’s second-chance opportunities. When the game is on the line, Knight is the go-to guy for a bucket.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Knight remains steady at No. 9 in the latest rankings update as he’s back at Jordan High. He leads the way averaging a double-double with 16.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.2 blocks and 2.3 assists per game. He’s an inside-out presence who’s starting to find his rhythm for the Falcons as they’re peaking at the right time at 13-2. As more college programs get eyes on him, look for him to grow as a national name in the 2026 rankings.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Knight put together a double-double for Jordan High despite the result. He’s a prospect with good upside in the 2026 class as a HM prospect given his ability to operate inside and out with his length and skill set. His shot from the outside wasn’t falling but he still found ways to make an impact on the interior. He finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Falcons. He’s a sizeable name to keep an eye on in the 919 area.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Knight has Jordan High at 5-0 in the early going with his return to the NCHSAA stage. He’s putting 16.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.2 blocks per contest on 58 percent shooting from the floor and 58 percent shooting from behind the arc. Given his size and versatility, look for his presence to push the Falcons as a contender in the NCHSAA 4A ranks.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Knight is another name who remains in the Top 5 rankings given his prowess at the stretch-forward and the anchor spot in the painted area. He’s shown he can operate in a number of ways with his length at 6-foot-9 to make his presence felt on the floor with offers from the likes of Virginia Tech, VCU and LSU already. He’s a prospect with a few HM offers already heading into his junior year as he looks to shine on the Peach Jam stage with Boo Williams in July.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Knight returns to Team United looking to pick up where he left off before going down with an early injury and being sidelined. Since then, he’s shown he’s getting back to his normal self with his knack for stretching the floor with his shooting stroke. All eyes will be on him in Memphis to track his continued development, especially in the painted area.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Knight holds his status as the top power forward prospect to know at Combine Academy. He’s a prospect at 6-foot-9 who’s shown he’s capable of handling the ball and operate at the stretch-forward role given his knack for shooting the ball on the perimeter and making things happen around the painted area on both ends. He produced 6.1 PPG and 3.7 RPG on the OTE stage as well with the Blue Checks while shooting 46.9 percent from inside the arc.
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Rivers Knight
Rivers
Knight
6'9" | PF
La Lumiere | 2026
IN
moves into the No. 5 spot in the 2026 rankings, up from No. 7 in the latest update. He’s a stretch forward prospect that’s capable of operating inside and out given his length and shooting stroke on the perimeter. He holds HM offers already from Illinois, High Point and VCU.
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