Karr wasn’t scoring as much as he sometimes can on Saturday when I saw him, but he ran the offense with precision and technicality, and really projects as a unique player due to his size and passing ability. I’d say he’s a 6’5 point guard who can switch easily on defense, where he helped his team by making it easy to trade guys and play team defense. Offensively, he was whipping passes around and finding teammates with a blend of vision and knowledge when to try and hit the home run versus hitting the single. I think he’s a kid who could receive D1 offers soon.

Karr is an emerging name to know on the independent grassroots scene with Carolina Riptide . He’s another sizeable prospect at 6-foot-6 who’s shown he can operate in a variety of ways with his length, athleticism and shot-making ability. He’s climbed up the PH radar as he continues to turn heads out of North Lincoln High, where he produced 17.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.9 APG and 2.7 SPG on 55 percent shooting from the field and 41 percent shooting from deep. He’s a prospect for DI and DII programs to get on their radar given his ability to fill up the stat sheet.

Karr moves from No. 62 to No. 40 in the latest rankings update out of North Lincoln High after their 22-7 finish in 2023-24. He led the team with 17.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.9 APG and 2.7 SPG, acting as their main scorer and distributor from the wing position. He’s slowly showing he’s a DI/DII level prospect to get eyes on in the Lincolnton area after ranking 24th in the state in assists and 26th in double-doubles (16), according to MaxPreps.

Karr has to be the best statistic performer of the week as he notched a triple double with a statline of 37/15/10/6 vs South Iredell, and then followed it up with almost another one with a 25/13/8 statline vs Statesville. He’s a jumbo playmaker that can play on or off the ball, and score from all areas of the floor. Should be someone D1 schools start to take looks at during the season and over the summertime in grassroots action.

Kellen Karr Kellen Karr 6'5" | SF North Lincoln | 2025 State NC is a big reason for North Lincoln High’s 6-2 start to the season as he’s a lot more polished as a playmaker and scoring the basketball. He’s averaging 18.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 6.1 APG and 2.3 SPG, showing he can utilize his 6-foot-6 frame in a variety of ways to make things happen. He already notched a triple-double against North Iredell with 37 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists back on Tuesday. DI and DII programs in the region would be wise to take a look!

Last Season Stats – 14.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 4.9 APG

Karr is such a hybrid player that should receive much more attention this season with all that he brings to the court. He’s a 6’5 point forward with a tight handle and playmaking instincts that are hard to find at his size. Very crafty and intelligent with the windows and passes his makes, using his length to his advantage. Has the size and lateral movement to switch and match up with guards, wings and forwards. Should be a huge stockriser over the next 12 months if all goes to plan.

Kellen Karr Kellen Karr 6'5" | SF North Lincoln | 2025 State NC has seen his stock rise quite a bit with Carolina Riptide Kody in North Carolina’s 2025 class. He recently earned his first offer from Chowan University as he moves into the 48th spot in the latest update. He’s a versatile 6-foot-5 presence that knows how to impact the game in a variety of ways with his length, athleticism and scoring prowess on both ends of the floor out of North Lincoln High.

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Kellen Karr Kellen Karr 6'5" | SF North Lincoln | 2025 State NC is a 2025 prospect out of North Lincoln High to keep eyes on in the Triad area. He’s a sophomore name that put up a double-double average in 2022-23 as a key cog in the North Lincoln rotation with 14.9 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 4.9 apg, 2.7 spg and 1.5 bpg while shooting 50 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the arc. He’s a 6-foot-5 intriguing wing prospect that can operate inside and out on both ends of the floor with his length and athleticism. He’ll be a name to keep eyes on on the grassroots cycle with Carolina Riptide Kody.