Childhood and Education Journey of Karl-Anthony Towns in Timeline

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

Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. (KAT) is a Dominican-American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Towns was selected first overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. At the age of 16, he was named to the Dominican Republic national team.

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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 later became a professional basketball player.

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2009: Transfer to Theodore Schor Middle School

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

December 2012: Commitment to Kentucky Wildcats

In December 2012, Karl-Anthony Towns announced his commitment to play for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team.

March 2020: Towns begins dating Jordyn Woods

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

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

In April 2020, Karl-Anthony Towns' mother died from complications of COVID-19.

January 2021: Towns contracts COVID-19

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

November 28, 2022: Towns exits game with calf injury

On November 28, 2022, Karl-Anthony Towns exited a game against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter due to a non-contact calf injury.

June 4, 2025: Towns undergoes treatment and surgery

On June 4, 2025, it was announced that Karl-Anthony Towns had undergone treatment for a bruised left knee, and surgery to repair ligament damage in his left finger.