Coach Andy Monfre

Kon Knueppel is the best pure shooter in the 2025 NBA Draft class and one of the best all-around prospects in the entire class. Let’s take a look at his overall shooting package from three: - 40.6% from three overall (84/207) - 43.3% C&S threes (77/178) - 42.9% guarded C&S threes (36/84) - 43.6% unguarded C&S threes (41/94) These are ELITE shooting numbers overall especially his C&S threes percentage. Kon is a dead-eye shooter. - 38.6% threes off screens (17/44) - 39.4% transition threes (13/33) Kon didn’t get as much shooting opportunities off of screens or in transition as he should have but when he did he knocked them down. His C&S numbers above show exactly why he should have received more opportunities. - 56.7% from two overall (97/171) - 46.7% PnR twos (21/45) - 63.1% finishing (77/122) These numbers show that Kon is not just a three-point shooter. He scored the ball at an extremely high level inside the arc as well. - 62.3% at the rim overall - 62.1% at the rim in halfcourt (59/95) - 33% rim rate One part of his game that I believe is underrated is his ability to get to the rim and finish. Kon is an extremely good finisher in the paint off of two feet. He shot 91.4% from the free-throw line (117/128) punishing teams for fouling him. Knueppel was one of the most efficient offensive players in college basketball averaging 1.21 PPS on all shots and 1.14 PPP overall. He finished with a 15.7 AST% which is higher than you’d think after first glance. Kon had a great connection as the PnR ball handler with Khaman Maluach as the roll man which showcased his passing ability and upside. He also had a 31.4 BTP% (big-time passes percentage) via @bjpf_ Kon lead Duke to an ACC Tournament Championship victory while bringing home MVP honors after Cooper Flagg went down with an ankle injury. He averaged 21 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 4.7 RPG, and 1.7 SPG in three games in the ACC Tournament showcasing his all-around game. Knueppel also held his own defensively with some eye popping defensive numbers. Here is what percentage his opponents shot against him via @JMannsTakes: - 30.7% All FGA Against (85/277) - 33.7% C&S (33/98) - 24.5% OTD Jumpers (23/94) - 31.8% Around the Rim (14/44) He had a 130.7 offensive rating this year which is the 12th highest for a Freshman since 2008. Duke was +32.4 in net rating this season with Knueppel on the floor vs off. He is just a winning basketball player full stop. Kon is a very malleable player and I think he is someone that any team would be lucky to have. He can play off of/with any type of player and succeed. I absolutely believe he could be a starter on a championship team in the NBA.