According to the Detroit Free Press, former Kentucky player Brandon Knight was satisfied with his effort in throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Detroit Tigers’ game against Arizona Friday night.
Knight, who was drafted by the Detroit Pistons Thursday night, threw the first pitch from the mound to Andy Dirks.
“It feels great to be here in Detroit and be recognized by the fans,” Knight said. “Throwing out the first pitch was a lot of fun, and I’m glad I didn’t bounce it.”

Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald- Leader has covered Kentucky basketball since the 1981-82 season. That time includes five coaches, five Final Fours, four athletic directors, two interim athletic directors and many memories. Before coming to Lexington, Tipton worked eight years for the Huntington (W.Va.) Herald-Dispatch. He covered Marshall’s basketball team for two seasons before coming to the Herald-Leader.
