New York Knicks: 2019 NBA Draft rankings, stats after opening night
![INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 06: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the ball in action during a Champions Classic game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Kentucky Wildcats on November 6, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianpolis, Indiana. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 06: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the ball in action during a Champions Classic game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Kentucky Wildcats on November 6, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianpolis, Indiana. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/539b76b7d6db2b17fa557a2ca628595d5f09af7ddf8f813f0a26ad0f6798c7d5.jpg)
6. Quentin Grimes, Kansas
Position: Shooting guard
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 210 pounds
Opening night: 21 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 1 steal, 7-for-14 shooting
While Duke and Kentucky received the spotlight in the second Showcase game, Kansas had their own impressive performance, led by Quentin Grimes.
At 6-foot-5, Grimes is a combo guard with the athleticism and movement to finish around the basket. He also owns a good jump shot that looked great against Michigan State, with a 6-for-10 mark from behind the arc, making up all but one of his made field goals.
If Grimes finds consistent shooting, at his size and ability as a passer, he will find a way into not just the lottery, but the top 10. Add in the potential to defend the perimter effectively, and he has the chance to become a solid player for the New York Knicks or another team in the lottery.
5. Romeo Langford, Indiana
Position: Shooting guard
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 215 pounds
Opening night: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 7-for-12 shooting
Romeo Langford kicks off a top five that arguably stands above the rest. His debut for Indiana, shooting 58.3 percent, was a highlight from college basketball’s opening night. Along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, he filled the stat sheet, despite missing all of his three-point attempts.
The made attempts from behind the arc should return as the season continues, as he offers a mix of moves to find baskets. Free throws were one of his concerns entering 2018-19, however, and he went just 5-for-11.
That, and ball handling, are Langford’s points of emphasis in his freshman season, according to NBADraft.net. If he flashes improvement, it will solidify himself as a top-five pick, potentially within the New York Knicks’ range.