Kon Kon Kon Koneppel has recorded a mean of over 14 factors per match for Blue Devils. (PHOTO by Lance King/Getty Pictures)
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Kon Kon Kon Koneppel is heading for NBA.
Boboc wing introduced on Wednesday that he declares for the 2025 NBA undertaking. Knueppel recorded a mean of 14.four factors per match in his alone season in Durham.
The 6-meter-7 perspective is a possible lottery alternative after an efficient season. He was Duke’s second goalscorer, behind the possible common choice, Cooper Flagg. Jurnuspel shot 48% on the bottom and over 40% behind the three -point line. He was one of many three Duke gamers, together with Khaman Maluach and Sion James, who appeared in all 39 Blue Devils video games.
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Duke’s season lastly ended 4, with a loss in Houston within the semifinals of the NCAA match. Duke was exceeded by 11-1 on the finish of shedding 70-67 after leaving 66-59 by 1:26 to go after Flagg made two free throws.
Kneppel performed 38 minutes in that recreation and had 16 factors to go along with seven restoration. Earlier than the ultimate 4, Knueppel scored 21 factors in Duke Elite Eight’s mild victory on Alabama and had 20 factors in Candy 16 towards Arizona, whereas at 5 out of seven on the bottom and Eight-from-9 from the free throw line.
Knueppel was a 5 -star recruit within the 2024 class, after signing with Duke in September 2023. The Wisconsin native was ranked as a participant no. 9 from the nation and the guard no. 6.
With Knueppel declaring for the undertaking, Flagg’s resolution continues to be coming. Additionally, Maluach might declare for the 2025 undertaking, as a result of it’s a doable alternative of lottery, attributable to its defensive skill. Although all three gamers depart, Duke is nicely provided for season 2025-26 with the return of Tyrese Proctor and Isaiah Evans and the recruitment class no. 1 of the nation. Duke signed the 5 -star perspective Shelton Henderson and Cameron and Cayden Boozer, the dual sons of the previous Duke and the NBA participant, Carlos Boozer. Cameron can also be a 5 -star recruit, whereas Cayden is a 4 -star participant.