The Westchester Knicks dropped their 2026,27 training camp roster today, and get this: three guys are already locked in as two-way players. Guard Jaden Akins and forwards Dalton Knecht and Tyler Nickel are officially on the squad, setting up a battle for spots in the Knicks’ developmental pipeline. Sixteen players are vying for a shot, but these three are already making waves.
Why These Two-Way Guys Matter
Akins, Knecht, and Nickel are going to be worth watching as camp kicks off. For any player on a two-way deal, this is their golden ticket. Westchester isn’t just a place to hang out, it’s a full-on proving ground. These guys get consistent minutes, a chance to sharpen their games, and a real shot to build a case for actual minutes at Madison Square Garden. You want to talk about high stakes? This is it. Head coach DeSagana Diop will be looking for players to distinguish themselves right away. If the buzz is real, Nickel, Knecht, and Pate are sure to treat the crowd to some orange and blue fireworks.
The Full Squad and What Comes Next
So, who else is in the mix fighting for those spots? Here is the full training camp roster:
* **Guards:** Jaden Akins, Tre Dinkins III, Mitchell Mascari, Dink Pate, Amir “Primo” Spears, and Paul Zilinskas.
* **Forwards:** Tahj-Malik Campbell, David Dixon, Nicholas Jourdain, Dalton Knecht, Oleksandr Kobzystyi, Igor Miličić, Tyler Nickel, and Toby Okani.
* **Forward/center:** N’Faly Dante.
* **Center:** Liam Robbins.
And yeah, for anyone out there hoping this G-League squad would magically unearth a center to save the big league club, don’t hold your breath. The source says “probably not” on that front. Still, this crew should make Westchester an interesting watch. These players just got their training camp invitation, and now it’s all about turning that into a role. The attention now shifts to who will truly stand out and make Diop’s final cut.
The Westchester Knicks kick off their season on Friday, November 6, with a road game in Maine. It’s go-time for these guys. Who’s ready to prove they belong?
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Originally reported by Posting and Toasting.
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