Overview

• Kon Knueppel officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft after one season at Duke, announcing his decision via social media.
• The 6'7" freshman averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, excelling as Duke's second-leading scorer behind Cooper Flagg.
• Knueppel earned ACC Tournament MVP honors, becoming only the eighth freshman in history to do so, after leading Duke to victory with standout performances.
• He played a key role in Duke's NCAA Tournament run, scoring 16 points in their narrow Final Four loss to Houston.
• Known for his efficiency, Knueppel shot 47.9% from the field, 40.6% from three, and 91.4% from the free-throw line, solidifying his status as a projected lottery pick.