Kon Knueppel

Kon Knueppel is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He is newsworthy due to his recent performance in a game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 30, 2026. In that game, Knueppel scored a career-high 34 points, including two crucial free throws with 4.1 seconds remaining, ultimately securing a 123-121 victory for the Hornets. This performance overshadowed a record-breaking 49-point game by his Duke roommate, Cooper Flagg, who plays for the Mavericks. While the articles focus primarily on Flagg's achievement, Knueppel's contribution was pivotal in the Hornets' win, highlighting his growing importance to the team and establishing him as a player to watch in the league.