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.
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| Free agent | |
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| 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 | |
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High school career
editKnapke 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
editKnapke 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
editOn April 18, 2020, Knapke signed his first professional contract with Limburg United of the Pro Basketball League.[11]
References
edit- ^ "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.