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Karter Knox commits to Louisville basketball, Pat Kelsey via portal
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Karter Knox has committed to Louisville basketball via the NCAA transfer portal, joining the team for the upcoming season under coach Pat Kelsey. The 6-foot-6 wing previously played for Arkansas, where he faced injury challenges last season.
One of Louisville basketball's top recruiting targets under former coach Kenny Payne will join the Cardinals by way of the NCAA transfer portal for Year 3 of the Pat Kelsey era.
Karter Knox, a 6-foot-6 wing who spent the past two seasons playing for John Calipari (and Payne) at Arkansas, announced his commitment to UofL with a post to his Instagram account.
Knox reportedly visited Louisville on Tuesday.
Knox is coming off a difficult sophomore season with the Razorbacks, during which he missed 15 games due to injuries. He was sidelined for the final 12 of the campaign after undergoing a procedure to repair the meniscus in his left knee.
His final 2025-26 stat line: 8.1 points on 46% shooting (37.7% from 3-point range), 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists (against one turnover) across 22 minutes per contest.
His best game: a season-high 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting (3 for 4 from 3), six rebounds, two steals, two blocks and an assist across 35 minutes of a Dec. 13 win over then-No. 16 Texas Tech.
After the victory, Calipari told reporters, "All I've done for two weeks is work on Karter Knox ā (telling him), 'Forget about all these expectations and plans; just play.' ... I've been on him about comparing yourself to another player or somebody else. (It) steals your joy."
Knox's oldest brother is Kevin Knox Jr., who spent one season playing for Calipari (and Payne) at Kentucky before becoming a lottery pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
Having also coached Knox's brother during a stint with the New York Knicks, Payne made the five-star Class of 2024 prospect a priority while at the helm of Louisville. Four days before Payne was fired from his alma mater, however, Knox committed to the Wildcats and ultimately followed Calipari to Fayetteville.
Across 58 games (42 starts) at the Division I level, Knox is averaging 8.2 points on 46.1% shooting (36.1% from 3), 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists (against 1.1 turnovers). At the time of his commitment to the Cards, he was considered the 57th-best player to enter the portal this offseason by 247Sports.
The portal is open until midnight Wednesday, April 22. That's an entry window; players can take their time finding a new home once they've hit the market. College basketball's regular signing period begins Wednesday, April 15.
Karter Knox highlights: Watch Louisville basketball 2026 transfer portal commit
This story will be updated.
Reach Louisville men's basketball reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on X at @brooksHolton.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Karter Knox commits to Louisville basketball via NCAA transfer portal
Q&A
What were Karter Knox's stats during his last season at Arkansas?
In the 2025-26 season, Karter Knox averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 46% overall and 37.7% from three-point range.
Why did Karter Knox transfer to Louisville basketball?
Karter Knox transferred to Louisville basketball to join the program under coach Pat Kelsey after a challenging sophomore season at Arkansas, where he dealt with significant injuries.
What injuries did Karter Knox suffer during his time at Arkansas?
Karter Knox missed 15 games during his sophomore season due to injuries, including the final 12 games after undergoing a procedure to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee.
