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Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavie...

MARCH 22

14 points over DePaul McKnight had 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 85-68 victory over DePaul.

Impact McKnight recorded his best scoring game since late December in the blowout win over the Blue Demons. The senior guard hasn't been the biggest offensive contributor so far this season as he's down from 12.4 points per game last season to 9.7 this season. But, he still has showcased an ability to score when needed.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Step back in 2024-25 McKnight racked up 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 69-63 victory over Villanova.

Impact McKnight remains the primary floor general for the Musketeers, and while his assist average is identical to a season ago through 18 games, both his scoring and rebounding numbers are down. This is partially due to the fact that he has less offensive responsibility as a result of both the return of Zach Freemantle (16.9 ppg) and the addition of transfer Ryan Conwell (17.1 ppg).

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

18 points against Huskies McKnight ended Wednesday's 94-89 OT loss to UConn with 18 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes.

Impact McKnight was a focal point of the Musketeers' offense in the tough loss, and he had his best scoring game since Xavier's season opener where he dropped 19. The senior guard has had some volatile output as of late, but he's been relied on heavily in closer matchups like the defeat to UConn.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

11 points in victory McKnight closed Monday's 75-66 win over South Carolina with 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes.

Impact McKnight was a huge proponent in the Musketeers' nine-point victory over South Carolina. The senior guard has had some ups and downs in output so far this season, but he is still averaging 12.3 points, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals across six games during the campaign. The team's reliance on him should only increase against tougher opponents to come especially as December nears.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steady assists provider McKnight has averaged 12.6 points and 5.2 assists across 29.2 minutes through five games to begin the 2024-25 season for Xavier.

Impact The Musketeers are currently off to a 5-0 start tothe season and even have a quality win against Wake Forest under their belt, though they have yet to play a game away from home this year. McKnight, a fifth-year senior, has been a major part of that, serving as the primary point guard and third-leading scorer behind Ryan Conwell (18.2 ppg) and Zach Freemantle (15.6 ppg). He's picked up his offensive efficiency, currently posting a career best 51.2 percent from the field, and the assists alone make him a quality fantasy asset in Big East and even nationwide formats.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big night in win McKnight ended with 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and 10 assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 74-54 win over Seton Hall.

Impact McKnight's first double-double of the season was a strong performance featuring only two turnovers. He also emerged from a 3-for-13 shooting slump from beyond the arc over his last six games. McKnight's 30.1 assist rate is a top-90 mark in the nation, symbolizing his prominence in the Xavier offense.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facilitation continues McKnight ended Monday's 78-76 loss to Oakland with four points (2-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and eight assists in 34 minutes.

Impact McKnight has now posted back-to-back games with eight assists. Despite his 6-foot frame, McKnight was a quality rebounder across the last two seasons at Western Kentucky, averaging 5.5 and 5.0 rebounds per game, respectively. His rebounding prowess has transitioned to Xavier, as the fourth-year transfer is pulling down 4.3 rebounds per game despite a slight dip in playing time. From a scoring standpoint, his volume has been limited to 7.0 shots per game after attempting 13.2 per game last season, although a frigid start from beyond the arc is partially to blame as well.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McKnight scores 14, Xavier beats Saint Mary's (CA) 66-49 at the Continental Tire Main Event

Led by Dayvion McKnight's 14 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Saint Mary's Gaels 66-49 at the Continental Tire Main Event

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Leaving Western Kentucky McKnight plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact McKnight will explore transfer options this offseason after spending the last three seasons with Western Kentucky. The 6-foot-1 junior capped off back-to-back seasons averaging 16 or more points per game, logging 16.5 points, five rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals on 33.3 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Western Kentucky visits North Texas after McKnight's 24-point game

Western Kentucky faces the North Texas Mean Green after Dayvion McKnight scored 24 points in the Hilltoppers' 73-68 win over the UTEP Miners

MARCH 3, 2023

McKnight scores 24, leads Western Kentucky over UTEP 73-68

Dayvion McKnight had 24 points to lead Western Kentucky to a 73-68 victory over UTEP

MARCH 3, 2023

McKnight has 19, Western Kentucky downs Louisiana Tech 76-66

Led by Dayvion McKnight's 19 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 76-66 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Western Kentucky plays Louisiana Tech following McKnight's 21-point game

Western Kentucky hosts the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs after Dayvion McKnight scored 21 points in Western Kentucky's 83-77 loss to the Rice Owls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

McKnight's 33 lead WKU over Middle Tennessee 93-89

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 93-89 on Thursday night led by Dayvion McKnight's 33 points

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

McKnight guides Western Kentucky to 70-59 victory over FIU

Dayvion McKnight scored 14 points as Western Kentucky beat Florida International 70-59

JANUARY 15, 2023

Inefficiently scores 12 points McKnight totaled 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 65-60 loss to Middle Tennessee.

Impact McKnight logged his lowest tally of points across December, and he recorded those without a field goal percentage greater than 40.0. The junior's latest log being considered unimpressive indicates much upside. McKnight averaged 22.8 points during December and is promising for fantasy managers wanting positive outputs across 2023.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play McKnight (head) will be active for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Mcknight has been cleared to play after sustaining a head injury in the second half of Thursday's game against Rice. The 6-foot-1 junior has started in all 12 games this season, logging 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.8 steals on 31.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled as day-to-day McKnight (head) has been ruled as day-to-day after being discharged from the hospital following his head injury during Thursday's game.

Impact McKnight was stretched off the floor after taking a hit to the head in the second half versus Rice. Fortunately for him, he was released from the hospital relatively quickly although it seems like a stretch that he'd be ready to go for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee State.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers scary head injury McKnight had to be stretchered off the floor after suffering a head injury in the second half against Rice on Thursday, Jeff Nations of The Daily News reports.

Impact McKnight appeared to take a blow to the head and was down for several minutes before eventually being taken off the court. The 6-1 junior has been a major force for the Hilltoppers, averaging 16.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 31.2 minutes per game and would present a major loss if he's out a while.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McKnight and Western Kentucky host Rice

Western Kentucky hosts the Rice Owls after Dayvion McKnight scored 28 points in Western Kentucky's 65-58 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks

DECEMBER 28, 2022

McKnight leads Western Kentucky against South Carolina after 25-point game

Western Kentucky plays the South Carolina Gamecocks after Dayvion McKnight scored 25 points in the Hilltoppers' 94-83 loss to the Louisville Cardinals

DECEMBER 22, 2022