Basnight played for the North Carolina A&T Aggies, rushing for a career total of 2,544 yards. He won the Jake Gaither Award, given to the nation's best player from a historically black college, his senior season in 1998.[2] He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Art Design.[3]
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Basnight signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted in the 1999 NFL draft.[4] He played in thirteen games, starting one, for the Bengals during the 1999 season.[1] He was released by the Bengals on August 27, 2001.[5]
Houston Texans
Basnight signed with the Houston Texans on December 29, 2001. He was released by the Texans on April 23, 2002.[5]