“THE KNUeppel BROTHERHOOD: Meet the Four Basketball Phenoms Who Are Redefining the Term ‘Family Ties’ in the World of College Hoops”
In a story that’s equal parts heartwarming and awe-inspiring, the Knueppel family is taking the college basketball world by storm with not one, not two, but four brothers who are all making waves on the court. And at the center of it all is Kon Knueppel, the latest Knueppel brother to join the Duke Blue Devils’ roster.
Kon, a highly touted freshman guard, is the youngest of the four Knueppel brothers, all of whom have basketball flowing through their veins. Older brothers Kai, Koa, and Kasen have all paved the way for Kon, each leaving their own mark on the college basketball landscape.
Kai, the eldest of the four brothers, played Division I basketball at Northern Illinois University, where he was a two-time All-MAC selection. Koa, meanwhile, suited up for the University of Hawaii, earning All-Big West honors in his senior season. Kasen, the third brother, took his talents to the University of Toledo, where he was a two-time All-MAC defensive team selection.
And now, it’s Kon’s turn to shine. The 6-foot-1 guard was a consensus four-star recruit coming out of high school, with offers from some of the top programs in the country. In the end, he chose to follow in the footsteps of his brothers, opting for the Blue Devils’ storied program.
“It’s surreal, to be honest,” Kon said in a recent interview. “Growing up, I always looked up to my brothers and the way they played the game. To be able to follow in their footsteps and play at this level is just an incredible feeling.”
As Kon begins his own college basketball journey, he’ll have the support of his entire family behind him. And with three older brothers who have been through the ups and downs of college hoops, he’ll have a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon.
“I’m just trying to soak it all in and learn as much as I can,” Kon said. “My brothers have been through so much, and they’ve given me some amazing advice. I’m just trying to take it one day at a time and make them proud.”
