Billy Knight (basketball, born 1979)

Billy Knight (born August 17, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He played primarily as a shooting guard and small forward.

Knight played college basketball for UCLA from 1997 to 2001. He was a consistent contributor for the Bruins, known for his outside shooting and defensive effort. During his time at UCLA, he was part of teams that made NCAA Tournament appearances.

After college, Knight played professionally in several leagues, including the NBA Development League (D-League, now G League), and overseas. He played for teams such as the Mobile Revelers in the D-League, and also had stints playing professionally in Europe and South America. Specific details of his professional career are varied, with information sometimes being fragmented across different sources.

While Knight did not have a lengthy or high-profile NBA career, he maintained a career in professional basketball for several years following his collegiate success. He is sometimes confused with a similarly named player, Billy Knight, who played in the NBA in the 1970s and 1980s.