After lighting up college basketball and nearly reaching the national title game, superstar freshman duo Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are going their separate ways.
The news has already hit fans like a buzzer-beater loss. Kon Knueppel, the sharp-shooting, playmaking freshman who quickly became a fan favourite, is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft.
Knueppel could’ve stayed and probably led Duke in Year Two. But with a projected lottery pick waiting, the 19-year-old Wisconsin-native has finally made his move.
Knueppel made the announcement on social media, saying goodbye to the Blue Devils and his iconic team-up with Flagg via a post on his Instagram page.
Though he didn’t release a full statement, actions speak louder than words, and this one clearly screams NBA-bound. His stock soared throughout the year, and NBA scouts noticed.
Together, Flagg and Knueppel were unstoppable. They powered Duke to a stunning 35-4 record, clinched the ACC Tournament title, and made it all the way to the Final Four.
