Kon Knueppel's 6-foot-10 Brother Kager Knueppel Commits to Duke, Jon Scheyer
Summary
Kager Knueppel, a 6-foot-10 basketball player, has committed to play for Duke University under coach Jon Scheyer. He follows his older brother Kon Knueppel, who had a strong season at Duke and was picked fourth in the 2025 NBA draft.Key Facts
- Kon Knueppel played one season at Duke, averaging 14.4 points per game with good shooting percentages.
- Kon was MVP of the ACC Tournament and earned second-team All-ACC honors.
- Kon was drafted 4th overall in the 2025 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
- Kager Knueppel is 6-foot-10, weighs 225 pounds, and plays as a sharpshooter.
- Last season, Kager averaged 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game.
- Kager led his high school to the Wisconsin state championship in 2026.
- He chose Duke over other schools like DePaul, Purdue, Wisconsin, Toledo, and Arkansas.
- Kager is a four-star recruit, ranked as the No. 5 power forward and the No. 1 player in Wisconsin for 2027.
- Duke coach Jon Scheyer welcomed Kager as the first commitment for the 2027 class.
- A third Knueppel brother, Kinston, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, is rising in the 2028 recruiting class.
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