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Bobcats Add 3 During Early Signing Period
11/13/2024 10:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac Men's Basketball has announced the addition of three players during the early signing period, as revealed by Head Coach Tom Pecora and the Bobcats on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Keith Mcknight (Teaneck, N.J.), Jayden Reid (Cheshire, Conn.), and Lateef Patrick (Milton, Mass.) will are all set to join the reigning MAAC regular season champions ahead of the 2025-26 season.
"We are very excited to add these three young men and their families to our Quinnipiac program," Quinnipiac Head Coach Tom Pecora said. "They each possess the skill, athleticism and basketball IQ that we were seeking in our recruit class, and we can't wait for them to get to Hamden."
Keith Mcknight (Teaneck, N.J.)
Mcknight averaged 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game this past season (2023-24) at Hudson Catholic, helping lead the program to a 21-9 overall record and a second-place finish in the HCIAL standings.
"Keith is an extremely athletic and talented wing who will bring scoring, versatility and high-level talent from day one," Pecora said. "He can affect the game in multiple ways, and has played for great coaches at Hudson Catholic and on the AAU circuit for PSA Cardinals."
The 6-foot-6 guard is a three-star prospect, and is the #5 ranked player out of New Jersey for his class (247sports.com). He's also the #140 ranked player in On3's Top 150 national prospect list.
He played alongside incoming Bobcat Jayden Reid this summer on the Nike EYBL circuit for the PSA Cardinals.
Jayden Reid (Cheshire, Conn.)
Reid stuffed the box score with 14.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season at Westminster School under head coach David Pringle. Reid was a force in the NEPSAC High School Conference, finishing on the All Founders League Second Team in 2023-24.
The 6-foot-9 stretch forward also played a pivotal role with the PSA Cardinals on the AAU circuit. He played alongside incoming Bobcat Keith Mcknight this summer on the Nike EYBL circuit for the PSA Cardinals.
"Jayden is an extremely skilled forward who is just scratching the surface with his potential," Pecora said. "He can really dribble, pass, and shoot for a player his size, and we can't wait to help him reach his full potential."
Reid is a three-star prospect, and the #4 ranked player out of the state of Connecticut (247sports.com).
Lateef Patrick (Milton, Mass.)
Patrick will join the Bobcats after a pair of seasons at Trinidad State. He averaged 17.1 points per game on 45.2% shooting last season (2023-24) during his freshman year. Patrick also grabbed 4.0 rebounds per contest, shot 36.3% from 3-point distance, and shot 86.0% from the free throw line.
"'Lateef is a combo guard who should flourish in our system," Pecora said. "He is a very competitive kid who can score and facilitate at a high level."
He was selected as a NJCAA All-American for his efforts during his first season at Trinidad State, helping lead the program to a Region 9 conference championship and a NJCAA National Tournament appearance in Hutchinson, Kansas. Patrick was also named Region 9 Player of the Year, and he was selected to the Region 9 All Tournament Team.
Patrick registered back-to-back 30-point performances to begin his current year at Trinidad State. He scored 33 points in the opener on Nov. 1 vs. Colby Community College, then poured in 36 more points against New Mexico Junior College on Nov. 2. He went 21-of-40 from the floor over two games this year.
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"We are very excited to add these three young men and their families to our Quinnipiac program," Quinnipiac Head Coach Tom Pecora said. "They each possess the skill, athleticism and basketball IQ that we were seeking in our recruit class, and we can't wait for them to get to Hamden."
Keith Mcknight (Teaneck, N.J.)
Mcknight averaged 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game this past season (2023-24) at Hudson Catholic, helping lead the program to a 21-9 overall record and a second-place finish in the HCIAL standings.
"Keith is an extremely athletic and talented wing who will bring scoring, versatility and high-level talent from day one," Pecora said. "He can affect the game in multiple ways, and has played for great coaches at Hudson Catholic and on the AAU circuit for PSA Cardinals."
The 6-foot-6 guard is a three-star prospect, and is the #5 ranked player out of New Jersey for his class (247sports.com). He's also the #140 ranked player in On3's Top 150 national prospect list.
He played alongside incoming Bobcat Jayden Reid this summer on the Nike EYBL circuit for the PSA Cardinals.
Jayden Reid (Cheshire, Conn.)
Reid stuffed the box score with 14.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season at Westminster School under head coach David Pringle. Reid was a force in the NEPSAC High School Conference, finishing on the All Founders League Second Team in 2023-24.
The 6-foot-9 stretch forward also played a pivotal role with the PSA Cardinals on the AAU circuit. He played alongside incoming Bobcat Keith Mcknight this summer on the Nike EYBL circuit for the PSA Cardinals.
"Jayden is an extremely skilled forward who is just scratching the surface with his potential," Pecora said. "He can really dribble, pass, and shoot for a player his size, and we can't wait to help him reach his full potential."
Reid is a three-star prospect, and the #4 ranked player out of the state of Connecticut (247sports.com).
Lateef Patrick (Milton, Mass.)
Patrick will join the Bobcats after a pair of seasons at Trinidad State. He averaged 17.1 points per game on 45.2% shooting last season (2023-24) during his freshman year. Patrick also grabbed 4.0 rebounds per contest, shot 36.3% from 3-point distance, and shot 86.0% from the free throw line.
"'Lateef is a combo guard who should flourish in our system," Pecora said. "He is a very competitive kid who can score and facilitate at a high level."
He was selected as a NJCAA All-American for his efforts during his first season at Trinidad State, helping lead the program to a Region 9 conference championship and a NJCAA National Tournament appearance in Hutchinson, Kansas. Patrick was also named Region 9 Player of the Year, and he was selected to the Region 9 All Tournament Team.
Patrick registered back-to-back 30-point performances to begin his current year at Trinidad State. He scored 33 points in the opener on Nov. 1 vs. Colby Community College, then poured in 36 more points against New Mexico Junior College on Nov. 2. He went 21-of-40 from the floor over two games this year.
To stay up to date with all Quinnipiac men's basketball news, follow the program on X/Instagram @QU_MBB or visit www.gobobcats.com/mbb.
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