SEC Freshman of the Week (Dec. 23, 2025)
FRESHMAN SEASON (2025-26)
One of the most aggressive freshmen in the post nationally with an incredible motor … Appeared in 33 games with 11 starts including nine straight from Game 3 to Game 11 in the conference slate (Georgia to Auburn) … Scored 291 points, grabbed 152 rebounds, blocked 23 shots and tallied 20 steals throughout the year … Named the SEC Freshman of the Week on December 23 for her performances against Morgan State (12/16) and Texas-Arlington (12/21) … Averaged 8.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game … Had two double doubles in her first season versus New Orleans (12/7) and Texas-Arlington (12/21) … Was the first LSU freshman to garner SEC Freshman of the Week since Mikaylah Williams earned three in the 2023-24 season … Recorded 16 double digit scoring outputs and one 20-plus point game against UT-Arlington (25) … Grabbed 10-plus rebounds twice … Led the team in field goal percentage by converting on 113-of-182 (62.1%) field goal attempts … Contributed to the Tigers’ 95 points per game which established the SEC record for scoring offense … Also played a role in LSU’s 16 100-point games that set an NCAA Division I record for 100-point games in a season
HIGH SCHOOL
Gifted 6-2 forward from Las Vegas, Nev., with a special ability to rebound … Her tenacity on the boards combined with her all-around skill set creates a tough matchup … Member of the Tigers’ No. 1 recruiting class … Rated No. 6 by ESPN, No. 13 by On3, No. 15 by Prospects Nation, No. 11 by 247 Sports, and No. 7 by the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report … Prepped at Spring Valley HS in Las Vegas during her freshman season before transferring to Etiwanda HS in Los Angeles … As a freshman, she averaged 13.9 points and 9.8 rebounds to help lead her team to the NIAA 5A semifinals … After missing her sophomore season with an injury, she averaged 17.2 points and 11.9 rebounds as a junior, leading Etiwanda HS to a national championship and the California Open Division So-Cal Region California State Championship … During her senior season, she averaged a double-double and averaged four blocks a game … Named a McDonald’s All-American and played in the Nike Hoop Summit … Chose LSU because “For one I know Coach Mulkey can develop me for the next level as I saw her do at Baylor and recently at LSU. I love the culture on and off the court which sets it apart. There’s great branding opportunities at LSU as well. Lastly, I feel like on the visit I felt the genuineness and passion in the coaching staff.”
Grace Knox’s Career Highs
Points 25 vs UT Arlington 12/21/25
Rebounds 12 at New Orleans 12/07/25, vs UT Arlington 12/21/25
Assists 2 vs Marist 11/28/25, vs Oklahoma 03/06/26
Steals 3 4 times
Blocks 3 vs UT Arlington 12/21/25
FG Made 10 vs UT Arlington 12/21/25
FG Attempts 18 vs UT Arlington 12/21/25
FT Made 6 vs Washington St. 11/29/25
FT Attempts 7 at Ga. Southern 11/09/25