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Wisconsin Forward Kager Knueppel Commits to Duke over Michigan, Purdue and Wisconsin
Four-star forward Kager Knueppel announced his commitment to Duke on Monday night. The 6-foot-10 prospect from Wisconsin Lutheran ranks No. 28 overall in the 2027 class.
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Kager Knueppel committed to Duke on Monday night, becoming the first pledge in the Blue Devils' 2027 recruiting class. The four-star forward from Wisconsin Lutheran ranks No. 28 overall and No. 5 at his position by 247Sports.
Knueppel stands 6-foot-10 and averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists this spring while playing for Team Herro on the Nike EYBL circuit. He shot better than 50 percent from three-point range on high volume. He is the second of five brothers.
His older brother Kon Knueppel played one season at Duke, averaging 14.4 points and 4.0 rebounds, before the Charlotte Hornets selected him No. 4 overall in the NBA Draft. Kon later earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Their mother, Chari Nordgaard Knueppel, finished as the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's all-time leading scorer with 1,964 points and had her No. 33 jersey retired. , scored 2,064 career points at Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Knueppel chose Duke over Michigan, Purdue and Wisconsin. CBS Sports reported that analyst Adam Finkelstein praised his perimeter shooting and versatility, noting his deceptive lateral quickness on defense.
