Karter Knox, a five-star recruit in the 2024 class, has committed to John Calipari at Arkansas after previously committing and then decommitting to Kentucky, he told multiple outlets Monday.
Knox — a 6-foot-5 wing — announced his commitment to Kentucky in March, but re-opened his recruitment after Calipari left for the coaching job at Arkansas earlier this month.
Knox averaged 23.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the Overtime Elite League during the 2023-24 season, and is considered one of the best shot-makers in the 2024 recruiting class.
Knox was previously deciding between Louisville, South Florida and staying another year at OTE before committing to Kentucky. At the time, the Cardinals’ appeal was then-coach Kenny Payne, who recruited and coached Knox’s brother, Kevin, at Kentucky. Payne left Lexington for the NBA and coached Kevin Knox again as an assistant for the New York Knicks. Payne recently joined Calipari’s staff at Arkansas as an associate head coach.
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