Former NSU hoopster headed to N.Y. Knicks
7/17/2015, 3 a.m.
Former Norfolk State University basketball star Kyle O’Quinn is heading to his hometown of New York to continue his NBA career.
After three seasons with the Orlando Magic, the 6-foot-10 O’Quinn has signed a four-year, $16 million free agent deal with the New York Knicks.
O’Quinn was selected by the Florida team in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft. During the last season, he averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds, while logging 16.2 minutes per contest.
As compensation for O’Quinn’s departure, the Magic will receive cash and the right to swap a future second round pick with the Knicks.
O’Quinn knows his way around the Big Apple. Before arriving at NSU, he played ball at Campus Magnet High School in Queens.
In 2012, O’Quinn led NSU to its first MEAC tournament title and a stunning NCAA upset of Missouri.
O’Quinn was NSU’s first NBA draftee since Lee Johnson in 1988. O’Quinn is the fifth Spartan to play in the NBA, following Al Beard, Bobby Dandridge, Ray Epps and David Pope.
