Kon Knueppel - College Basketball News & Rumors

Duke's great D sends Blue Devils to their 18th Final Four with an 85-65 win over Alabama

Duke’s stream of NBA-ready standouts used smothering defense and other options on offense to paper over Cooper Flagg’s rough shooting night and lift the Blue Devils to the program’...

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel pronunciation: A guide to saying Duke freshman's name and family origin | Sporting News Duke has more than one standout freshman, but pronouncing his name is a challenge.

MARCH 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores 21 points in win Knueppel finished with 21 points (6-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 85-65 victory over Alabama.

Impact Cooper Flagg might earn most of the recognition on a regular basis, but there's no question that Duke wouldn't have reached this far in the NCAA Tournament hadn't it been for Knueppel's contributions on offense. The freshman is averaging 14.8 points per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor in four appearances in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Duke and Alabama square off in Elite 8

The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils play the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Flagg flies in March Madness and Duke wins 100-93 over Arizona to reach the Elite Eight

Duke stud Cooper Flagg put on a skills clinic and overcame an onslaught from Arizona and Caleb Love, finishing with 30 points, six rebounds and seven assists in a 100-93 NCAA Tourn...

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke meets Arizona in Sweet 16 matchup

The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils play the No. 21 Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke's Kon Knueppel still waiting for his NCAA Tournament moment to arrive Duke’s Kon Knueppel has distinguished himself with his consistency this season, but he still has the potential to be the Blue Devils’ most e...

MARCH 27, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Why Kon Knueppel has knack for racking up floor burns with Duke basketball in March Madness Floor burns, bruises, bumps. Duke basketball's Kon Knueppel has them all. It's a mindset that goes back to Knueppel's father and a Larry Bir...

MARCH 26, 2025 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Duke's Tyrese Proctor was wrestling with his 3-point shot before March Madness. Now he can't miss

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor has made 13 of 16 3-pointers through two games of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke and Baylor play in second round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke star Cooper Flagg has a smooth March Madness debut in his return from an ankle injury

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg looked comfortable and unbothered in his NCAA Tournament debut as he returned from a sprained ankle

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel NBA Mock Draft scouting report: Why Duke freshman is looking like a lottery pick | Sporting News Canada Kon Knueppel's size and shooting should help him carve out a career at the next level.

MARCH 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AP men's player of the week: Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. pushes Gators to SEC title

Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. is The Associated Press men's college basketball player of the week

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke gets No. 1 regional seed for March Madness, headlines East with Alabama, Wisconsin, Arizona

Duke headlines the NCAA Tournament’s East Region as a No. 1 seed and will open the push for the program’s sixth national title with a short drive from campus

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

ACC Tournament MVP Kon Knueppel proves Duke has firepower that goes well beyond Cooper Flagg

It wasn’t a suprise that a Duke freshman was named the Most Valuable Player of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke's Kon Knueppel's mom gets emotional as son wins ACC Tournament MVP | Sporting News Kon Knueppel was the ACC Tournament MVP and his mother was saw crying tears of joy.

MARCH 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kon Knueppel Sends Strong Message to Duke After ACC Tournament Win Kon Knueppel had a night.

MARCH 16, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kon Knueppel Sends Strong Message to Duke After ACC Tournament Win Kon Knueppel had a night.

MARCH 16, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years

Tyrese Proctor scored 19 points on six 3-pointers, Kon Knueppel added 18 points and No. 1 Duke defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 on Saturday night to clinch its second Atlantic...

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid showing in champ game Knueppel posted 18 points (6-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 73-62 victory over Louisville.

Impact The Blue Devils were without Cooper Flagg (ankle) in this title game, but Knueppel stepped up once again and was one of the top performers for Duke on their way to the ACC title. Flagg should be Duke's go-to option in the NCAA Tournament, but Knueppel has proven he can be a reliable option on offense as well. He averaged 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game during the ACC Tournament.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs

North Carolina graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers committed a lane violation with 4.1 seconds left that negated a tying free throw in the Tar Heels' loss to No. 1 Duke in the Atlanti...

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg

Kon Knueppel scored 17 points and No. 1 Duke held off a furious second half rally by North Carolina to beat its rival for the third time this season, 74-71 on Friday night to reach...

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown miss No. 1 Duke's win against rival UNC in ACC semifinals

Top-ranked Duke played without Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown in its win against rival North Carolina in the Atlantic Conference Tournament because of injuries

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads Duke in scoring again Knueppel ended with 17 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 74-71 victory over North Carolina.

Impact Knueppel led the Blue Devils in scoring and played a key role in the win, icing the game in the final seconds with two clutch free throws. The star freshman stepped up due to the absence of Cooper Flagg (ankle) and should play a prominent role for Duke on offense in the final of the ACC Tournament on Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carries Duke to ACC semis Knueppel amassed 28 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 78-70 win over Georgia Tech.

Impact The Blue Devils lost Cooper Flagg due to an ankle injury Thursday, but Knueppel stepped up and carried the team to victory, setting up another rivalry match against North Carolina. Flagg is expected to miss Friday's game, so Knueppel could be in line for a bigger role on offense once again.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Duke's great D sends Blue Devils to their 18th Final Four with an 85-65 win over Alabama

Duke and Alabama square off in Elite 8

Flagg flies in March Madness and Duke wins 100-93 over Arizona to reach the Elite Eight

Duke meets Arizona in Sweet 16 matchup

Duke's Tyrese Proctor was wrestling with his 3-point shot before March Madness. Now he can't miss

Duke and Baylor play in second round of NCAA Tournament

Duke star Cooper Flagg has a smooth March Madness debut in his return from an ankle injury

AP men's player of the week: Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. pushes Gators to SEC title

Duke gets No. 1 regional seed for March Madness, headlines East with Alabama, Wisconsin, Arizona

ACC Tournament MVP Kon Knueppel proves Duke has firepower that goes well beyond Cooper Flagg

Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years

Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs

No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg

Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown miss No. 1 Duke's win against rival UNC in ACC semifinals