Grace Knox
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(Rancho Cucamonga, California)
 Knox with LSU in 2026 | |
| No. 2 – LSU Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | Southeastern Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Etiwanda (Rancho Cucamonga, California) |
| College | LSU (2025–present) |
| Career highlights | |
Grace Knox is an American college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Recruiting
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]
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]