Grace Knox

Grace Knox
Knox with LSU in 2026
No. 2 – LSU Tigers
PositionForward
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High schoolEtiwanda
(Rancho Cucamonga, California)
CollegeLSU (2025–present)
Career highlights

Grace Knox is an American college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Early life

A native of Las Vegas,[1] Knox grew up with dreams of playing in the NFL.[2] After switching to basketball, she started training with the help of her dad.[2] Knox initially attended Spring Valley High School in her native Las Vegas. As a freshman, she led her team in both points (13.9) and rebounds (9.8) per game, helping the Spring Valley Grizzlies advance to the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) Class 5A semifinals.[3] Knox transferred to Centennial High School in Las Vegas for her sophomore year, but was unable to play due to a back fracture.[3] Ahead of her junior year, she transferred again to Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California.[3][4] That season, Knox averaged 17.2 points and 11.9 rebounds per game,[1] helping the Etiwanda Eagles win the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Open Division state championship after scoring eight points and grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds in a 60–48 win over Archbishop Mitty High School in the final.[5] The team finished the season with a 32–3 record and claimed the mythical national championship.[6]

On January 20, 2025, as a senior, Knox helped Etiwanda defeat Incarnate Word Academy of Missouri on the final day of the Hoophall Classic, snapping their national-record 141-game win streak dating back nearly five years. She recorded 13 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks in the 74–65 win.[7][8] Knox finished the season averaging 16.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game.[9] She helped the Eagles to a 28–5 record and another CIF Open Division state championship, posting 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 75–59 win over Archbishop Mitty in the title game.[10] Knox was selected to play in both the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit.[11] She also played for the Cal Sparks on the Nike EYBL circuit.[12]

Recruiting

Knox was considered a five-star recruit and the No. 6 player in the class of 2025 by ESPN.[1][13] She received over 40 offers from NCAA Division I programs.[2] Ahead of her senior year at Etiwanda, Knox narrowed her choices down to LSU, Tennessee, Texas, and USC.[12] On November 6, 2024, she committed to playing college basketball for the LSU Tigers.[14]

College career

Knox made her collegiate debut on November 4, 2025, scoring 10 points in a 108–55 win over Houston Christian.[15] She recorded her first career double-double on December 7, recording 12 points and 12 rebounds in a 126–62 win over New Orleans.[16][17] On December 21, Knox tallied 25 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, and three steals in a 110–45 win over UT Arlington, earning Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week honors.[18][19] On January 22, 2026, she logged 19 points on perfect nine-of-nine shooting in a 98–54 win over Texas A&M.[20]

Personal life

Knox has a tattoo on her left arm that says: "Strength and knowledge are the blessings we gain from the obstacles we overcome."[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Grace Knox". LSU Tigers. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Kaiser, Luke (June 27, 2025). "Grace Knox, the No. 7-Ranked Player in the Class of 2025, is Poised to Make a Whole Lot of Noise at LSU". SLAM. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Marshall, Pete (March 7, 2024). "Heady play and hard work paying huge dividends for Grace Knox and the Etiwanda girls basketball team". Daily Bulletin. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  4. ^ Smith, Lance (September 2, 2023). "Grace Knox, 5-star junior wing, transfers to reigning state champion Etiwanda". High School on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  5. ^ Albano, Dan (March 9, 2024). "Etiwanda girls basketball races past Archbishop Mitty for second straight CIF State Open Division title". Daily Bulletin. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  6. ^ Williams, Aaron (April 9, 2024). "High school girls basketball rankings: Etiwanda finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  7. ^ Nelson, Jack (January 20, 2025). "Grace Knox, Etiwanda bring end to opponent's 141-game winning streak at Hoophall Classic". MassLive. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  8. ^ Boal, Erik (January 20, 2025). "Etiwanda girls basketball team ends Incarnate Word Academy's national high school record 141-game winning streak at Hoophall Classic". SportStars Magazine. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  9. ^ Williams, Aaron (April 8, 2025). "MaxPreps All-America Team: Aaliyah Chavez of Monterey headlines high school girls basketball's best from the 2024-25 season". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  10. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (March 15, 2025). "Etiwanda wins unprecedented third straight state Open Division girls' basketball title". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  11. ^ a b Marshall, Pete (March 14, 2025). "Grace Knox has battled through pain, helped Etiwanda girls basketball team return to CIF State finals". Daily Bulletin. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  12. ^ a b Goodman, Talia (July 26, 2024). "No. 13 women's basketball recruit Grace Knox narrows list to 4 schools". On3.com. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  13. ^ "Grace Knox 2025 High School Girls' Basketball Profile". ESPN. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  14. ^ Laflin, Shane (November 6, 2024). "Grace Knox likes fit in picking LSU, giving Tigers No. 1 class". ESPN. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  15. ^ "Fulwiley's 21 points, 7 steals in her LSU debut lead the No. 5 Tigers past Houston Christian 108-55". ESPN. Associated Press. November 4, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  16. ^ "Women's Basketball Wins 10th-Straight with 126-62 Victory Over New Orleans". LSU Tigers. December 7, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  17. ^ Yoder, Alexis (December 8, 2025). "Kim Mulkey talks true-freshman emerging as star for LSU women's squad". LSU Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  18. ^ Higgins, Ron (December 22, 2025). "Freshman Knox looks golden as LSU's understudies shine in rout of UTA". Shreveport-Bossier Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  19. ^ "Grace Knox Named SEC Freshman of the Week". LSU Tigers. December 23, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  20. ^ Darcey, Reed (January 22, 2026). "MiLaysia Fulwiley catches fire, leads LSU women to lopsided road win over Texas A&M". NOLA.com. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
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