4-star SF Karter Knox commits to Arkansas

Riverview (Fla.) Overtime Elite four-star small forward and former Kentucky commit Karter Knox has committed to Arkansas.

The 6-foot-6, 211-pounder has once again pledged to head coach John Calipari and is set to follow the Hall of Fame skipper from Lexington to Fayetteville. Knox was the first member of UK’s 2024 class to decommit following Calipari’s departure and was committed to the Cats for less than a month.

Knox is the No. 24 overall prospect and No. 8 SF in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He checks in at No. 19 overall in the On3 Top 150.

He is the brother of former Kentucky standout and NBA forward Kevin Knox — who also played under Calipari. Karter, a McDonald’s All-American, has developed a solid relationship with Calipari and is now his first high school commit at Arkansas.

“You know, he is like another uncle,” Knox said of Calipari to On3’s Jamie Shaw. “He is a good guy to talk to off the court if you have a problem or anything. He’s very serious on the court, but off the court, he is like your uncle at the cookout. He has all the stories and you know he is going to tell you everything.”

Karter Knox Scouting Summary

On3 writes this about Knox as a prospect:

“Karter Knox is a lengthy and explosive wing. His frame is very projectable and already physically developed, and he has broad shoulders with arms that flow down; should add good weight relatively easily once he gets to a college strength and conditioning program. He is a straight-line driver off the bounce. Gets into the paint and violently attacks the rim, playing way above it. He plays well out of the dunker spot, is an apt back door cutter, and attacks the offensive boards. Would like to see him develop the jump shot more, at least become average in the catch and shoot. The form and release are ok, balance points and trajectory are inconsistent.

…He is a strong straight-line driver, needs to develop a counter or two if he gets his path cut off. There is a lot of upside defensively. He has great length with quick twitch and explosion. Can switch down a line up and guard fours also the athleticism to run with twos and threes. Will need to continue tightening the mechanics and keeping a consistent motor. Is the younger brother of NBAer Kevin Knox.”