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Arkansas transfer guard Karter Knox commits to Louisville
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Karter Knox, a former guard for Arkansas, has committed to Louisville through the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining after averaging 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season.
Oct 27, 2025; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Karter Knox (11) dribbles the ball up the court against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Former Arkansas guard Karter Knox has committed to Louisville via the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Knox made 22 appearances and 18 starts for the Razorbacks this past season. He averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22.2 minutes per game. The 6-foot-6 guard shot 46.0% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc.
Knox missed Arkansasā final 12 games of its season after undergoing a procedure to repair his meniscus. Knox posted similar statistics as a true freshman in the 2024-25 campaign. He averaged 8.3 points in 24.0 minutes per outing.
Kartner Knox played high school basketball at Overtime Elite (GA), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 23 overall player and No. 9 small forward in the 2024 recruiting cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
At the time of his commitment to Louisville, Knox was the No. 8 small forward in On3ās 2026 Transfer Portal Player Rankings. He is only the latest elite transfer addition for the Cardinals, who also reeled in commitments from Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad and Kansas forward Flory Bidunga.
Louisville finished the 2025-26 season with a 24-11 overall record and an 11-7 mark in conference play. The Cardinals earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, where they defeated USF in the first round.
However, Louisville ultimately suffered a season-ending loss to Michigan State in the Round of 32. Next season will be head coach Pat Kelseyās third at the helm of Louisville. Heās determined to place Louisville in the hunt for a national championship.
āIām very, very proud of our guys. Weāre well aware at the University of Louisville what the standard is in our city for our program,ā Kelsey said after Louisvilleās loss to MSU. āLosing at this round in this game is not the standard, and we understand that. But these guys have a whole bunch to be proud of.
āā¦ Unless you stand on that podium and the confetti is coming down, you donāt meet the standard. Thereās three national championships at Louisville. Iām well aware. I know what I signed up for.ā
The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened on April 7 and closes on April 21. The new 15-day window was enacted following a recommendation by the menās basketball oversight committee. Athletes donāt have to commit to a new school by the April 21 deadline.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3ās Transfer PortalĀ wire. TheĀ On3 Transfer Portal Instagram accountĀ andĀ Twitter accountĀ are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
Q&A
What were Karter Knox's statistics during his time at Arkansas?
Karter Knox averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 22.2 minutes per game during his last season at Arkansas.
Why did Karter Knox miss the final games of the season at Arkansas?
Karter Knox missed the final 12 games of the season due to a procedure to repair his meniscus.
How many seasons of eligibility does Karter Knox have left after transferring to Louisville?
Karter Knox has two seasons of eligibility remaining after his transfer to Louisville.