Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/08/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Kon Knueppel
24/10/2026
Knueppel was ruled out of the Hornets' game against the Miami Heat with the same left hamstring strain, marking his third consecutive missed game. His return date remained uncertain at that point.
20/10/2026
The Hornets announced that Knueppel had resumed individual on-court activities as he continued recovering from his hamstring injury. He still was not cleared to play in Charlotte's regular-season opener against the Brooklyn Nets.
25/09/2026
The Charlotte Hornets announced that Kon Knueppel would miss the 2026 preseason after suffering a left hamstring strain during an offseason workout. The team said he would be reevaluated during the first week of the regular season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kon Knueppel is an American professional basketball player who plays as a guard or small forward for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA. He was selected 4th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after one college season at Duke. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
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| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Position | Small forward / Guard |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Lutheran High School, Wisconsin |
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| University | Duke University (2024-25 season) |
Career
| Amateur | Played one season for Duke University in 2024-25, starting all 39 games and earning ACC Tournament MVP honours, and was named to the All-ACC Second Team and ACC All-Rookie Team. |
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| Draft | Selected 4th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2025 NBA Draft. |
| NBA Debut | 22/10/2025 |
| Contract | Signed a two-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets in July 2025, with a team option for 2027-28. |
| 2025-26 Season | Started 80 of 81 regular-season games and was named NBA Rookie of the Year runner-up. He became the first rookie in NBA history to lead the league in three-pointers made. |
| 2026-27 Season | Missed the 2026 preseason after a left hamstring strain suffered in an offseason workout, and was still sidelined for the Hornets' regular-season opener and subsequent games as of late October 2026. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known for his outside shooting, he set the Charlotte Hornets' single-season record for three-pointers made as a rookie. | |
| 2. He was ranked among the top recruits in the 2024 class before joining Duke. | |
| 3. He attended high school in Wisconsin before committing to Duke. |
