Regardless of any debates over recruiting strategy between the transfer portal and high school level, new Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari has brought his adept ability to recruit elite high school prospects into his program.
In his first summer on the job, the Hall of Famer brought three of the six recruits previously committed to Kentucky with him to The Hill, all of whom were ranked among the top 25 nationally by at least one outlet.
Johnell “Boogie” Fland is the highest rated recruit in this class and has drawn interest as a potential first-round pick in next year’s NBA Draft, but fellow freshman guard Karter Knox has a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role for the Hogs next season.
Standing at 6-foot-5, Knox is a hybrid wing player capable of playing the two or three, but in today’s modern, ever-changing basketball landscape, he could likely even spend time at the four in a small-ball, or “positionless basketball,” lineup.
He’s ranked as the No. 21 player in the country in the 2025 class on both Rivals and On3, while also boasting a No. 25 and No. 26 ranking on 247Sports and ESPN, respectively. Knox is considered a 4-star recruit on each platform, though he’s listed in the top 10 among recruits barely missing 5-star status.