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By John Twork/Illinois State Athletics
ŠIAULIAI, Lithuania – Former Illinois State guard Daishon Knight has signed a contract to play professionally in Lithuania for BC Šiauliai, a team that competes in the FIBA Europe Cup league.
“I want to thank Illinois State and my Redbird family for the tremendous experience I had as an ISU student-athlete,” Knight said. “Coach (Dan) Muller and his staff were the most caring and motivating coaches I ever played for. I am so excited to continue my career as a professional basketball player in Lithuania. I have never been to Europe, and I’m excited to experience this wonderful opportunity.
Located in Šiauliai, Lithuania, BC Šiauliai plays at the 5,700-seat Šiauliai Arena. BC Šiauliai has won the Baltic Basketball League championship for two-straight seasons. The club was recently invited to join the 2015-16 FIBA Europe Cup tournament.
As a senior in 2014-15, Knight led Illinois State and ranked No. 5 in Missouri Valley Conference scoring (14.3 points per game). Knight was the only Redbird to start all 35 games, including a team-best 49-straight starts dating back to the 2013-14 season. A Baltimore, Maryland, native, Knight recorded double-figures in a team-best 26 contests, while netting 20 or more points eight times.
For his efforts, Knight earned All-MVC Second Team accolades, he was named to the All-MVC Tournament Team, and he earned a spot on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I District 16 Second Team.