Five-Star Plus+ SF Karter Knox cuts list to 4 options

Karter Knox, one of the top uncommitted players in the 2024 class, is narrowing his list down once more. Previously down to eight, the Five-Star Plus+ recruit has now shortened his list to four options – Kentucky, Louisville, South Florida, and the G-League Ignite. 

The 6-foot-6, 211-pound small forward has a unique tie to each of the three schools on his list. At Louisville, head coach Kenny Payne recruited Karter’s brother, Kevin Knox, while serving as an assistant coach at Kentucky a few years back. At Kentucky, head coach John Calipari coached Kevin and at South Florida, Karter’s other brother, Kobe, is currently on the basketball team.

In no rush to make a commitment, Knox says he does not intend on making a decision by the early signing period next month.

In a previous interview with On3, Knox discussed each of the three schools in his recruitment.

Knox talks Kentucky, Louisville, & USF

Kentucky: “They really just want me. They think they can make me a one-and-done, and go to the pros. They think they can really develop my game and they think I fit in their style of play. Cal really loves me and the coaching staff really loves me. When I went there (to Lexington), it was really like a basketball city. Kentucky, that’s really all they got. The fans are crazy for Kentucky and the stadium will be packed damn near every game.”

Louisville: “We talk pretty frequently (with Kenny Payne). He really tells me the same thing. (KP) thinks I can go to the league, turn the Louisville team around, and be a one-and-done. He thinks since he got my brother to the league (Kevin Knox) then he can get me to the league also.”

South Florida: “That’s hometown. I’m really familiar with the coach (Amir Abdur-Rahim) and he coached Anthony Edwards (at Georgia) who is one of my favorite players. He really developed him into being a dog. My brother (Kobe Knox) goes there too.”

A native of Riverview, Fla., Knox is ranked as the No. 12 overall player in the country, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. Knox spent the first three years of his high school career at Tampa Catholic but is now on scholarship at Overtime Elite in Atlanta. 

Scouting Report

“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.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw