Duke freshman Kon Knueppel declared for the 2025 NBA draft after a successful season with the Blue Devils. The 6-foot-7 guard was a second-team All-ACC selection, averaging 14.4 points, four rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 40.6% from 3-point range. Knueppel's strong performance has projected him to be a mid-first-round pick in the upcoming draft, with his shooting prowess and offensive skills standing out.
Knueppel's impressive stats included being seventh in free-throw percentage, eighth in offensive rating, and ninth in win shares nationally. His standout play continued into the postseason, where he was named Most Valuable Player of the ACC tournament. Alongside teammates Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach, Knueppel aims to secure a first-round selection in the draft, taking place on June 25-26 in New York City.