Karter Knox withdraws from NBA Draft, returns to Arkansas

Potential second-round pick Karter Knox is withdrawing from the draft and returning to Arkansas, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony tweets.

The 6-foot-6 wing could move into first-round consideration next June with a strong sophomore season. Knox started 24 of 36 games for the Razorbacks as a freshman but posted fairly modest stats — he averaged 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists. He shot 46.2% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc.

Knox was ranked No. 56 on ESPN’s Best Available list.

Knox, 20, was considered a top-30 prospect in the 2024 class and originally committed to Kentucky. He followed coach John Calipari to Arkansas after Calipari left the Wildcats’ program.

Knox is the younger brother of 2018 lottery pick Kevin Knox, who finished this season with Golden State.