Knight achieves 1,000 point milestone
Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Cheers echo throughout the Rose Garden, basketball shoes squeak across the gym floor, and head coach Robert Duck chants orders from the sidelines. In a heated Christmas tournament basketball game against Martin County High School, the Rampants secured the win, but the spotlight post-game shifted to Rose senior Caleb Knight. This game etched Knight into Rose history, making him one of the few students who have earned 1,000 career points.
“I couldn’t stop smiling; it didn't feel real,” Knight said. “A lot of people don't get to hit that goal, so it was a pleasure to be able to get to that point.”
Knight transferred to Rose just last year from John Paul II Catholic School, but he has made a significant impact on the team environment and its success during his time here. As a 6-foot-3 point
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guard/shooting guard, Knight has found ways to influence big games.
“He’s a kid who really thrives in transition basketball, but he also has an underrated jump shot, especially when he gets his feet set; he shoots the ball really well,” Duck said. “He's also got ball skills, and at 6'3… he's got a great skill set, handles [the] ball well, shoots it well, and he really thrives on attacking the basket.
up to Knight’s accomplishment, he put in serious effort to prepare for the season. Not only did he play travel ball during the off-season, but he also trained diligently and put on 17 pounds of muscle.
“To gain those pounds from last basketball season to this basketball season is huge, and he did that with a lot of training, a lot of nutrition and eating,” Duck said. “He trains regularly with two or three different trainers, and he also does some strength training and tries to eat as much as he can.”
Beyond Knight’s technical talent, his key standout feature is his character. As one of the few seniors on the team, he has stepped up as a leader this season both on and off the court.
“Caleb came in the same year I did… and one of the first things that stood out to me was how positive he was,” Duck said. “He leads by example, whether it's in the hallways, or in practice, or on the bus ride on the way to the game, or at the game; he does things the right way, and that's one of the reasons why he’s… one of the captains on his team, because we want others to follow the way he does things.”
Just after the Christmas Tournament and hitting 1,000 points, Knight faced a medical issue, one that put him in the hospital and knocked him out of a few games. Despite this setback, Knight powered through and is back playing already, only because of the immense support from his teammates.
“Honestly, when I came from John Paul, I thought it was gonna be a tough adjustment, but the boys really [became] like my brothers, and the coaches, they really look out for me,” Knight said. “When I went to the hospital… everybody was supporting me and was there for me, so I really, I love all my… teammates and coaches, [they are] really like my family.”
The Rampants are currently first in their conference with an overall record of 14-4. Despite Knight’s impressive personal accomplishments, he is ready to power full speed ahead at the team’s goal: winning the state championship.
“If I could win a state championship in my last year, that would be a blessing,” Knight said.
Knight’s impact on the Rose basketball program is immense, and this milestone only reflects his dedication and passion for the team. While his future is still up in the air, Knight is looking forward to standing out this season and earning a spot on a college roster.
“His high character is a direct reflection of him and his parents, and the way he was raised,” Duck said. “But not only that, it's a reflection that we want our basketball program to be looked at; we want to be high character, valuable people in the school [and] in the community, not just basketball people.”