High school basketball: Five-star wing Karter Knox leads Nike EYBL in scoring

By Jordan Divens May 18, 2023, 11:00am

Tampa Catholic wing is averaging 21.2 points per contest through 12 games on the top club circuit.

Rising senior Karter Knox has lived up to his five-star status this summer, leading the Nike EYBL in scoring at 21.2 points per game to go along with 4.5 rebounds through 12 games for the Florida Rebels.

The highly-regarded wing has led the Sunshine State club program to a record of 8-4 through the first three sessions of EYBL action with nine games of 20 or more points and a season-high of 32 points.

Knox has scored at an efficient clip, shooting 53.5 percent from the field, 34.2 percent from 3-point range and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. He has also committed less than one turnover per outing.
Five-star wing Karter Knox leads the Nike EYBL in scoring at 21.2 points per contest. (Photo: Jeff Robertson)
Five-star wing Karter Knox leads the Nike EYBL in scoring at 21.2 points per contest. (Photo: Jeff Robertson)
The 6-foot-6 Tampa Catholic (Tampa, Fla.) star earned MaxPreps Junior All-America honorable mention after averaging 19.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists to help the Crusaders reach the Class 3A state semifinals.

The younger brother of Portland Trailblazers wing Kevin Knox, Karter is currently regarded as the No. 8 overall prospect and the No. 2 wing in the Class of 2024 according to 247Sports.



Knox has received offers from Arizona State, Auburn, Florida State, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU, Louisville, South Florida, Texas and UCF.