Kon Knueppel
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About
Professional basketball player known for playing for the Charlotte Hornets as part of the NBA and for playing for the Duke Blue Devils in college.
Before Fame
He began playing basketball at a very young age. He attended Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee where he excelled as a basketball player. He played one season for the Duke Blue Devils in 2024. He was selected 4th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2025 NBA Draft. He made his debut with the Charlotte Hornets in October 2025.
Trivia
He was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball and the Gatorade Wisconsin Player of the Year for 2023-2024. He was named Tournament MVP after a strong performance in the final during the 2025 ACC Tournament. He has been partnered with Chipotle and Celsius.
Family Life
His father and mother are former college basketball players. His father played at Wisconsin Lutheran College and was the all-time leading scorer there, and his mother played at Wisconsin-Green Bay where she also set scoring records. He also has uncles who played competitively.
Associated With
He played alongside Cooper Flagg for the Duke Blue Devils.
