Duke Star Kon Knueppel's New NBA Comparison Is Turning Heads

Duke Blue Devils standout Kon Knueppel has become a very popular name ahead of the 2025 NBA draft.

Many believe he has a chance to be a top-five draft pick.When it comes to Duke basketball, Cooper Flagg is the clear headline name.

However, without Knueppel, the Blue Devils would not have made the run they did to the Final Four.Originally committing to Duke as a five-star prospect out of Milwaukee, Knueppel lived up to the hype he received heading into his freshman season.

He played in 39 games, averaging 14.4 points, four rebounds, 2.7 assists, and a steal per game.

Knueppel also shot 47.9% from the floor and 40.6% from behind the 3-point arc.With the NBA draft just over a month away, Knueppel has received an intriguing comparison.Yahoo Sports senior analyst Kevin O'Connor name-dropped Bojan Bogdanovic as a comparison for Knueppel."Knueppel brings more than just a sharpshooters stroke thanks to his brainy pick-and-roll playmaking and crafty scoring feel," O'Connor wrote.

"Hes got a slick midrange bag and strength scoring inside, but to become a player that takes over games hell need to overcome his average athleticism."Duke Blue Devils guard Kon KnueppelRobert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesBogdanovic has put together a strong NBA career.

He has played in 719 career games, making 572 starts in those appearances.

In those games, he has averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, shooting 43% overall and 37% from 3-point range.O'Connor also mentioned Cam Johnson as a potential comparison.

Johnson has become a very good player with the Brooklyn Nets.Knueppel will bring elite 3-point shooting to the court.

He can make a huge impact in many other areas, as O'Connor mentioned, but his shooting ability will be extremely valuable at the next level.In Bleacher Report's latest mock draft, Knueppel was projected to land at No.

8 overall with the Brooklyn Nets.Related: Duke's Kon Knueppel Predicted to Land With $195 Million Star in NBA DraftRelated: Fans Buzzing Over Coach K's Strong Cooper Flagg Message.

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