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Duke Basketball Staff Showing Late Interest in Another Sharpshooter

Duke basketball has put a premium on shooting in the 2024 recruiting arena.

Matt Giles

Duke Basketball Staff Showing Late Interest in Another Sharpshooter
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Wisconsin Lutheran rising senior wing Kon Knueppel is now hearing from the Duke basketball coaches, according to a tweet on Sunday afternoon from 247Sports' Evan Flood.

Meanwhile, Flood noted that the 6-foot-6, 215-pound five-star, who has risen more than 50 spots across the past year to No. 21 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, "plans to narrow his list down to 5-6 schools in the near future."

So if the Blue Devils hope to land on that list, one would think they'd need to enter the fray with an offer sooner rather than later.

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The reported new interest out of Durham is easy to understand when watching Knueppel's picture-perfect shooting stroke and fundamentally sound moves.

On the other hand, some could see his appearance on Duke's radar at this stage as a tad surprising, given the program's commitments from two small forwards in the class. After all, Paul VI Catholic (Va.) four-star Darren Harris and North Meck (N.C.) five-star Isaiah Evans are among the premier 2024 sharpshooters along with Knueppel.

Perhaps it's as simple as second-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer being keen on stockpiling 3-point weapons.

Kon Knueppel boasts more than a dozen offers, including one from home-state favorite Wisconsin and a few from the ACC in Louisville, Miami, Notre Dame, and Virginia. He recently told On3's Jamie Shaw that he's eyeing a decision sometime before his senior season at Wisconsin Lutheran begins in the fall.

Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for more Duke basketball recruiting news.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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