Grace Knox
Grace Knox is an American college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference.
Early life
A native of Las Vegas, Knox grew up with dreams of playing in the NFL. After switching to basketball, she started training with the help of her dad. Knox initially attended Spring [Valley High School (Nevada)|Spring Valley High School] in her native Las Vegas. As a freshman, she led her team in both points and rebounds per game, helping the Spring Valley Grizzlies advance to the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Class 5A semifinals. Knox transferred to Centennial High School in Las Vegas for her sophomore year, but was unable to play due to a back fracture. Ahead of her junior year, she transferred again to Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. That season, Knox averaged 17.2 points and 11.9 rebounds per game, helping the Etiwanda Eagles win the California Interscholastic Federation 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. The team finished the season with a record and claimed the mythical national championship.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. Knox finished the season averaging 16.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. 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. Knox was selected to play in both the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit. She also played for the Cal Sparks on the Nike EYBL circuit.