Childhood and Education Journey of Karl-Anthony Towns in Timeline

Updated: March 27, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Karl-Anthony Towns. A timeline of key moments.

Karl-Anthony Towns Jr., or KAT, is a Dominican-American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. Prior to his NBA career, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Towns was selected first overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has also represented the Dominican Republic on their national team since the age of 16.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

November 15, 1995: Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. born

On November 15, 1995, Karl-Anthony Towns Jr., also known as KAT, was born. He is a Dominican-American professional basketball player.

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2009: Transferred to Theodore Schor Middle School

In 2009, Karl-Anthony Towns transferred to Theodore Schor Middle School from Our Lady of Fatima School and repeated seventh grade to gain an extra year of development.

December 2012: Committed to play for Kentucky Wildcats

In December 2012, Karl-Anthony Towns announced he would reclassify as a senior and play for the Kentucky Wildcats under Coach Calipari.

March 2020: Towns began dating Jordyn Woods

In March 2020, Karl-Anthony Towns began dating Jordyn Woods.

April 2020: Towns' mother died from COVID-19 complications

In April 2020, Karl-Anthony Towns' mother died from complications of COVID-19. Towns has stated that six other family members have died after contracting COVID-19.

January 2021: Towns contracted COVID-19

In mid-January 2021, Karl-Anthony Towns contracted COVID-19 and missed 13 games.

December 25, 2025: Towns and Woods announce engagement

On December 25, 2025, following the New York Knicks’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods announced their engagement, after a five-year relationship.