Overview
- Kager Knueppel announced his commitment to Duke on social media, a choice he made public on Monday after a recruiting cycle that included offers from Purdue and Michigan.
- The rising senior from Wisconsin Lutheran is listed inside the top 50 of his class and stands out for his shooting on the EYBL circuit, averaging about 16.5 points and shooting just over 50% from three.
- Duke offered Knueppel this spring and he visited Purdue on an official visit before deciding to join the Blue Devils.
- Scouts praise his shooting touch, physicality, rebounding and rim protection, with Rivals analyst Jamie Shaw highlighting his comfort on the floor and positional versatility.
- His commitment reinforces Duke’s link to the Knueppel family after older brother Kon II played at Duke and became a top-5 NBA draft pick, and it signals Duke’s continued pull in recruiting tall, perimeter-oriented forwards.