NBA analyst expresses mild concern about Duke’s Kon Knueppel

The Duke Blue Devils had more than enough talent in their ranks last season. Led by Cooper Flagg, they were just a couple of wins away from bringing the trophy home.

However, as good as Flagg was, he also had plenty of help, starting with Kon Knueppel. That’s why the sharpshooting wing has also been penciled in as a top-ten or maybe even top-five NBA Draft pick.

Nevertheless, John Hollinger of The Athletic reported that some scouts weren’t as high on Knueppel after the NBA Draft Combine, as he turned out to be a little shorter than expected.

Kon Knueppel’s measurements could hurt his draft stock

“Duke wing Kon Knueppel measured a bit smaller than expected at 6-5 in socks — he was listed at 6-7 — and that may cause teams to reevaluate him as a one-position guard rather than a true wing. Knueppel sat out the shooting drills and athletic testing with an injury,” wrote Hollinger.

Kon Knueppel #7 of the Duke Blue Devils

Of course, at the end of the day, scouts often overlook those minor red flags when the talent is there, and Knueppel’s skills and impact have never been doubted.

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We’re still months away from the 2025 NBA Draft, and while this might hurt his stock a little, it’s hard to believe he’s going to fall out of the lottery, or even out of the top ten.