Duke basketball reaches Final 4 behind Kon Knueppel
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Knueppel was shooting 64.7% from the field and 55.6% from beyond the arc, while averaging 12.7 points per game.
CNN |
The final two spots in next weekend’s games in San Antonio are up for grabs for the men’s teams.
Bleacher Report |
Duke did it all, making one of the six or seven best teams in the country look completely helpless.
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On a night when superstar Cooper Flagg struggled to find his shooting touch, Knueppel finished with 21 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals to help propel Duke back to the Final Four.
After guiding his team to an ACC championship win without Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and the Duke Blue Devils are heading to the Final Four, their first appearance under coach Jon Scheyer. On Saturday night, No. 1 seed Duke, favored by 6.5 points ( ESPN BET ), cruised by Mark Sears and No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide, 85-65, in the Elite Eight.
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Pro Football Network on MSNKon Knueppel NBA Draft Projection: 5 NBA Teams That Could Select the Duke Star in 2025Kon Knueppel might not be the highest-rated prospect coming into this year’s draft, but he has potential to have a successful NBA career. Among the other prospects, Knueppel is one of the most NBA-ready because of his shooting,
Cooper Flagg and Duke basketball are playing Alabama in the Elite Eight of March Madness. Follow live score updates.
Duke’s Kon Knueppel has distinguished himself with his consistency this season, but he still has the potential to be the Blue Devils’ most explosive player.
According to On3 Sports, Knueppel has earned a projected $663 thousand through NIL endorsements. That number puts Knueppel 48th on the On3 list of earners in college basketball. $663 thousand is a lot of money for anyone. However, for a college kid, it has to feel like being Richie Rich, and wanting to build a McDonald's inside your dorm room.
Kon Knueppel had a game-high 21 points with five assists, Cooper Flagg added 16 points and nine rebounds, and No. 1 seed Duke defeated No. 2 Alabama 85-65 to win the NCAA Tournament East Region final on Saturday night.
Duke freshman Kon Knueppel is known for his hustle and willingness to dive for loose balls. Knueppel's teammates and coaches, including former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, have praised his effort ...
How many Final Fours does Duke have? Here's the full list of Blue Devils appearances in the national semifinals of the men's NCAA Tournament: