Duke Karnes
"Proverbs 16:3 | Class of 2026 | Lawrence North HS | 3.6 GPA | 6’2 PG/SG | @Reps317 |duke.karnes@gmail.com | 317-385-3058 |"
Oakland
Scout Report
The 2026 guard prospect from Lawrence North is beginning to turn heads as an emerging talent in Indiana's competitive high school basketball landscape.
Background
Duke Karnes suits up for Lawrence North High School in Indiana, a program with a strong tradition of developing college-level talent. As a member of the Class of 2026, he's still early in his high school journey but has already caught the attention of scouts evaluating underclassmen prospects. His development within Lawrence North's system provides him with quality coaching and exposure to high-level competition.
Playing Style
Karnes brings guard skills that are still being refined as he develops his overall game at the high school level. His positioning as a guard suggests versatility in the backcourt, though his specific role and skill set are still taking shape. Early evaluations focus on his potential rather than established dominance, as is typical for underclassmen prospects. His continued development will likely determine whether he projects as more of a point guard facilitator or scoring guard at the next level.
Recruitment
As a 2026 prospect, Karnes is still in the early stages of the recruitment process with no reported offers at this time. College coaches are beginning their evaluation process for his class, and his performance over the next two seasons will be crucial in determining his recruitment trajectory. His ceiling remains to be established as he continues to develop physically and refine his skill set.
Updated Feb 11, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Offers
3
Duke
Indiana
CalSocial Activity
After a great conversation with @CoachNateMoran I’m blessed to receive an offer from trevveca Nazarene University! @cgiffin78 @BRamseyKSR @KyleNeddenriep https://t.co/4q7BfHZfOx
It will be #6 Lawrence North vs #5 Pike for the 107th Marion County Championship! Action starts at 7:00pm Saturday night at the historic Southport Fieldhouse. @LNHSwildcats @ltgoodnews @cgiffin78 @LNBoysBball @IBCA_Coaches https://t.co/vqN8YIozz9
🏀 @lnwildcats boys basketball buckets from the other week vs Kokomo @BrennanJMill23 @cj_stakinnn @dukekarnes0 all featured in the video📈 🎥 @unrnkdmedia 📲 @KyleNeddenriep @IndyStarSports https://t.co/OCmznOcxoL
LN (6-0) beat Charlestown 75-59 in the Phil Cox Tourney in Kokomo. Brennan Miller reached 1,000 career points and was presented with the game ball. Miller led the team with 17 pts, 8 boards, 8 assists. Classy move, Kokomo. Thank you! @LNHSwildcats @ltgoodnews @KHS_SID @cgiffin78 https://t.co/inQnJRVBjQ
Game Report: Lawrence North 80 Lawrence Central 78 @CamWebsterpg2 @britton_thomas1 @CalebWells2027 @ronnbuckss1 @dukekarnes0 @BrennanJMill23 @ronnbuckss1 @ag3thekidd3 Click to view the article! https://t.co/1kQ5EqoJcQ