Kon Knueppel - NBA Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, we will track where Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel appears in the latest NBA mock drafts.
Kon Knueppel NBA Mock Drafts
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Kon Knueppel has appeared:
Round 1, Pick 11 — San Antonio Spurs
Duke's Kon Knueppel is a trustworthy wing who is impactful on spot-up possessions and when using off-ball screens. He plays winning basketball as the Blue Devils have outscored opponents by 293 points when Knueppel is on the court this season, per CBB Analytics, which is the highest plus-minus among all freshmen.
Round 1, Pick 6 — Brooklyn Nets
Knueppel is skilled, he can score, and there are times when he's been Duke's primary facilitator and initiator. He's also exceeded expectations defensively, albeit surrounded by college basketball's best defense. The shooting is going to keep ticking up, and if he measures anywhere near his listed height, that's just one more box he'll check.
Bleacher Report — Jonathan Wasserman
Round 1, Pick 11 — Golden State Warriors
Kon Knueppel has been putting up modest stat lines, though scouts will remain confident in his shotmaking and ball-screen feel. It creates an easy fit at the next level for a complementary role that will call for Knueppel to score out of spot-ups, shoot off movement and take advantage when matched up against smaller defenders.
Teams may have a tough time buying a shot-creator, which limits possibilities when it comes to upside. He figures to wind up with a team that's looking to a fill a need or hole with shooting, high-IQ play and instant results.
Teams may have a tough time buying a shot-creator, which limits possibilities when it comes to upside. He figures to wind up with a team that's looking to a fill a need or hole with shooting, high-IQ play and instant results.
Round 1, Pick 9 — Oklahoma City Thunder
Knueppel hasn't blown the doors off the place at Duke, but scouts continue to be really impressed with him. So far, he's averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Those aren't the kind of numbers that jump off the page. However, scouts have been impressed with his defense; he looks like the kind of playmaking floor-spacer who will be able to stick on that end in the NBA. He's only made 35.9 percent of his 3s so far, something that scouts do not believe will last. They really value Knueppel's shooting ability and think he'll continue to develop into the kind of player who can not just make open 3s from NBA distance but also attack closeouts and run ball screens with comfort because of his feel for the game. Knueppel is the kind of player who will likely continue to make positive strides throughout the year as his shooting regresses to its expected level and as he gets even more comfortable with the college game.
Round 1, Pick 7 — Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers have one of the NBA's worst point differentials (-8.7) but have notched wins against several likely playoff teams, making it difficult to predict which direction this pick will head in over the next few months. A versatile wing such as Knueppel can play for any NBA team. He brings a coveted combination of shot creation, passing, dynamic shooting, feel for the game and toughness at 6-foot-7.
Duke has put the ball in his hands quite a bit this season, asking him to navigate screens and get others involved. He has done that effectively, ranking as one of the draft's most efficient pick-and-roll players. Scouts will want to see him improve his 36% 3-point percentage but will note his 93% accuracy from the free throw line, as well as the myriad ways he impacts winning. -- Givony
Duke has put the ball in his hands quite a bit this season, asking him to navigate screens and get others involved. He has done that effectively, ranking as one of the draft's most efficient pick-and-roll players. Scouts will want to see him improve his 36% 3-point percentage but will note his 93% accuracy from the free throw line, as well as the myriad ways he impacts winning. -- Givony