Our Team

Andrew Atiyeh

K.N.T. Basketball Founder
&
Tournament Director

Andrew Atiyeh, 25, graduated from William Allen High School in 2014. Attended Lehigh Carbon Community College where he graduated in 2017 with an Associates degree in Drafting and Design. Andrew has held positions at B Braun Medical Inc., and currently works at PPL Electric Utilities as an Engineering Drawing Detailer. Andrew started this tournament with the goal of honoring Kobee's legacy but realized it can mean much more to the community.

What K.N.T. means: "To me, it means the opportunity to save someone's life by means of educating ourselves and our communities."

Brandon Vigo

K.N.T. Basketball Co-Founder
&
Public Relations Director

Brandon Vigo, 26, graduated from William Allen High School in 2014. Attended East Stroudsburg University, where he graduated in May of 2018 with a bachelors degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Then completed his masters degree at East Stroudsburg University’s in may of 2020. Brandon is currently employed for the Allentown school district as a program coordinator, as well as a residential counselor at the Valley Youth House.

What K.N.T. means: "To me, it means redemption. I believe that I owe it, not only to Kobee but others that face mental health challenges daily."

Hamp Smith Jr.

K.N.T. Basketball Co-Founder
&
Director of Basketball Operations

Hamp Smith Jr., aka "HR", 25, graduated from William Allen High School in 2014. Attended Centenary University where he graduated in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science Degree with concentrations in both Business Management and Marketing. Hamp is currently employed as an Assistant Branch Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

What K.N.T. means: "To me K.N.T. is an opportunity to keep my brothers spirit alive by spreading awareness. Mental health is very important in everyone’s lives."