While Cooper Flagg keeps stealing all of the headlines, Duke guard Kon Knueppel is quietly emerging as a astar.
When people talk about the Duke Blue Devils, they’re quick to talk about Cooper Flagg. Of course, he’s the most discussed player in college basketball, so that makes sense.
Nonetheless, Jon Scheyer’s team has also had a bit of an unsung hero lately. Kon Knueppel has been on a tear over the past couple of weeks, and that was on full display in the 89-54 win over the Miami Hurricanes.
Knueppel posted career bets in both points and three-pointers in a game, pacing his team with 25 points and six triples. Following the triumph, he shared his thoughts on his epic performance.
The talented youngster continued praising his teammates for spreading the wealth and making sure to get easy shots. It’s always better to get clean looks at the rim: