Knicks sign UCLA F Kris Wilkes to two-way deal

Wilkes is a 6-8 wingman who averaged 17.8 points per game at UCLA

6/21/2019, 5:18 AM
Feb 13, 2019; Berkeley, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kris Wilkes (13) takes a three-point shot as California Golden Bears guard Matt Bradley (20) defends in the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports / John Hefti
Feb 13, 2019; Berkeley, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kris Wilkes (13) takes a three-point shot as California Golden Bears guard Matt Bradley (20) defends in the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports / John Hefti

The Knicks were not done making moves once the NBA Draft was over. 

The franchise also signed UCLA F Kris Wilkes to a two-way contract, first reported by Tim Bontemps of ESPN and confirmed by SNY's Ian Begley. 

Wilkes is a lanky 6-foot-8 wing who has a mix of athleticism and jump-shooting ability. 

 

He shot 43.3 percent from the field last season as a sophomore and 33.7 percent from 3-point range, which was a tick below what he shot as a freshman. He averaged 17.8 points per game. 

Wilkes' signature moment at UCLA came when he nailed a 3-point buzzer-beater against Notre Dame on one leg. 

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