Kon Knueppel
Kon Knueppel is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA.
Kon Knueppel is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets. He was selected fourth overall in the 2025 NBA draft after one season at Duke University.
What it is
Kon Knueppel is a guard-forward for the Charlotte Hornets. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he played college basketball at Duke University before entering the NBA draft.
Key details
Knueppel is listed at 6 ft 6 in and 215 lb. He played one season at Duke (2024–25) as a freshman, then was drafted fourth overall by the Hornets in 2025. He attended Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee.
Why it matters
As a top-five pick, Knueppel is a key part of the Hornets' rebuilding plans. His perimeter-oriented game as a guard-forward adds versatility to the roster.
In short
- Knueppel plays for the Charlotte Hornets as a rookie.
- He was drafted fourth overall in 2025 after one season at Duke.
- Listed as a guard-forward at 6'6" and 215 lbs.
- Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Sources
- NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/1642851/kon-knueppelSupports: Birthdate, height, weight, nationality, position, team, draft position, college, and rookie status.
- Duke Athletics — https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kon-knueppel/20764Supports: College team, position, hometown, high school, and freshman status.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kon_KnueppelSupports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, college, and NBA team.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/5061575/kon-knueppelSupports: NBA team, position, height, weight, birthdate, college, and draft information.