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Arkansas sophomore forward Karter Knox plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

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One of Arkansas’ top signees from the 2024 class is moving on, as Razorbacks sophomore guard Karter Knox plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

The 6-foot-6 wing is coming off a productive second season in Fayetteville, where he averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22 games before an injury derailed him in February. Knox shot 46% from the field and 38% from behind the arc while starting 18 games for John Calipari and Co.

But with the emergence of fellow sophomore wing Billy Richmond and the Hogs bringing in top-20 overall recruit JJ Andrews at the same position, Knox is looking for a new home.

The younger brother of former Kentucky star and top-10 draft pick Kevin Knox, Karter was a top-25 prospect in the 2024 class that also included Richmond and point guard Boogie Fland. He chose Arkansas after originally committing to Kentucky prior to Calipari’s decision to leave. Knox quickly decommitted and two weeks later took an official visit to Arkansas before signing with the Razorbacks a few days later.

Knox averaged 8.3 points (46.2% FG, 35% 3PT), 3.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game as a freshman and tested the NBA Draft waters. Instead, he pulled out of the draft and came back as one of four key returners for the Razorbacks.

Knox looking for a fresh start, big offseason coming for Arkansas

He put together another solid season in 2025-26, but will now be looking to make a jump at his next destination and play his way into next year’s draft — which is considered to be one of the weakest in recent memory for top-tier talent.

With him leaving, Arkansas is now expected to replace the overwhelming majority of its rotation from this season. Seniors Trevon Brazile and Nick Pringle are out of eligibility, while freshman Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas are both projected lottery picks in June’s draft.

The decisions of Richmond, junior forward Malique Ewin and junior guard DJ Wagner will decide whether Calipari has a full-scale reboot on his hands or will be looking for a few key pieces of his own in the transfer portal.