Kon Knueppel F #7
Height: 6-6 (198cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98kg)
Born: Aug 3, 2005 (20 years old)
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nationality: United States
Current Team: Charlotte Hornets
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Charlotte Hornets)
Free Agent: TO-2027; TO-2028; RFA-2029
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
NBA Draft: 2025 Round 1, Pick 4, Charlotte Hornets
Pre-Draft Team: Duke (Fr)
High School: Wisconsin Lutheran High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Kon Knueppel Bio
Name: Kon Knueppel
Position: F
Jersey: #7
Current Team: Charlotte Hornets
Born: Aug 3, 2005
Age: 20 years old
Birthplace/Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-6 (198cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98kg)
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Charlotte Hornets)
Free Agent: TO-2027; TO-2028; RFA-2029
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
Draft Entry: 2025 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2025 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 4, Charlotte Hornets
Pre-Draft Team: Duke (Fr)
High School: Wisconsin Lutheran High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
AAU Team: Phenom University (WI)
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x All-Rookie First Team | 2026 |
| 4x Rookie of the Month | Nov 2025, Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Feb 2026 |
| 1x Rising Stars Challenge Participant | 2026 |
| 1x Three Point Shootout Participant | 2026 |
| 1x NBA 2K26 Summer League Championship Game MVP | 2025 |
| 1x NBA 2K26 Summer League All-Tournament Second Team | 2025 |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x NABC South Atlantic District First Team | 2025 |
| 1x NCAA East All-Region Team | 2025 |
| 1x ACC All-Second Team | 2025 |
| 1x ACC Tournament MVP | 2025 |
| 1x ACC All-Tournament First Team | 2025 |
| 1x ACC Rookie of the Week | 11/11/2024 |
| 1x ACC All-Rookie Team | 2025 |
Prep/High School Awards & Honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| 1x Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year | 2024 |