Duke Fans Share Same Kon Knueppel Sentiment on Wednesday

When the Duke Blue Devils landed a commitment from Kon Knueppel, a five-star recruit hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they knew they were getting a special talent.Entering the 2024-25 college basketball season, Knueppel had already started showing the huge potential that made him a five-star prospect.

Throughout the course of his freshman year, the 6-foot-5 sharpshooter did not disappoint.In the 39 games he played, Knueppel averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and a steal per game.

He also shot 47.9% from the floor overall and knocked down 40.6% of his 3-point attempts.Quickly after the season came to an end with a Final Four loss to the Houston Cougars, Knueppel made his decision that he would enter the 2025 NBA draft.Sadly, Duke fans have seen the last of Knueppel playing in the Blue Devils' jersey.

He will be donning an NBA jersey next season.On Wednesday, Duke fans shared the same sentiment about the standout wing."Going to really miss watching Kon Knueppel II at Duke," one post read.Another post said, "I think I enjoyed watching kon more than coop.""Effortless and very cerebral.

Deceptively quick and elusive.

I love Kon's game and can't wait to see what he does at the next level," another post read.Along with Knueppel, Cooper Flagg will also be headed to the NBA.

Losing both stars will be difficult for the Blue Devils to bounce back from, but Jon Scheyer and company have quickly begun adding more talent to the 2025-26 roster.Duke Blue Devils sharpshooter Kon Knueppel.

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesLooking ahead to the 2025 draft, Knueppel is widely viewed as a top-10 pick.

A new mock draft from Bleacher Report has the Duke star teaming up with Victor Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs and being picked at No.

9 overall.Only time will tell, but the Blue Devils and their fans are clearly going to miss watching Knueppel.Related: Duke Reacts to Big Kon Knueppel News on Tuesday.

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