Kon Knueppel Got Embarrassed By Fellow Duke Alum In Summer League Debut originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2025 NBA Draft along with Liam McNeeley and Ryan Kalkbrenner, the Duke products are joined at the hip once again.

With the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected Kon Knueppel, a 6'5 wing out of Duke University. Knueppel averaged 14.4 point

The 19-year-old is a part of a crowded draft class for the Hornets, joining UConn guard Liam McNeeley (29th pick), James (33rd pick) and Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (34th pick). They are each highly touted and project to be players the team can build around.

Kon Knueppel had a little bit of a coming out party with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists as the Charlotte Hornets took down the Dallas Mavericks, 87-69.

Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Notches double-double

After one season at Duke and some great workouts with teams, Kon Knueppel rocketed up draft boards and positioned himself to be selected inside the top five of

It's a big moment for Kon Knueppel, right after being drafted to the NBA, he has now also signed on with the Jordan Brand.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has reportedly signed a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Jordan Brand.