Duke freshman star Kon Knueppel is making his first Final Four appearance as a player, but it’s not his first time experiencing the excitement of the tournament. Back in 2015, Knueppel attended the Final Four as a fan, watching from the stands as Duke won the national championship by defeating Wisconsin. Now, Knueppel is a key contributor to the Duke team, seeking to bring a sixth national title to Durham.
Knueppel has been impressive this season, particularly in the postseason. He’s averaging 17.4 points and 3.8 assists per game on 50.7% shooting from the floor and 41.3% from three-point range. His standout performances include scoring 20 points against Arizona in the Sweet 16 and 21 points against Alabama in the Elite 8. Knueppel even earned ACC Tournament MVP honors after leading the Blue Devils to victory without Cooper Flagg.
Upcoming Matchup
Tonight, Duke will face Houston in the Final Four at 8:49 pm ET. The Blue Devils are looking to make a deep run in the tournament, and Knueppel is poised to play a crucial role in their success.
