The Kentucky Wildcats had three players that participated in the McDonald’s All-American game on Tuesday night. In a three-part series, we’ll look at all of their experiences at the game, starting with forward Karter Knox.
Knox was Kentucky’s latest addition to their 2024 class, and follows in the footsteps of older brother Kevin Knox, who starred for the Cats in the 2017-18 season. The younger Knox is a top 20 player in his class, and the sixth ranked small forward.
At the McDonald’s All-American game, Karter played on the West squad. He shot four-of-six from the field and scored nine points.
Knox had a positive week at the game and practices. He had this to say about the experience:
It’s a blessing being selected out of everybody in the world, 24 players, the best of the best and being able to compete against some of the best people in the world. It’s really a blessing.
He also had some thoughts on his future at Kentucky and beyond:
Last year they didn’t do too good in the first round but next year will be a whole different year. We’re going to get past the first round and hopefully win a National Championship but at the end of the day I want to be a pro so I am going to go there, work my butt off and get drafted.
The 2024-25 roster is still a work in progress, with several guys having not made a decision yet on where they’ll play next year. However, Knox’s skills should have him getting plenty of playing time next year regardless.