True ball-knowners will recall Flagg's super-excited reaction to hearing Knueppel's name called at No. 4 back in June. At the time, Flagg was speaking with journalist Taylor Rooks, but cut himself off mid-sentence to cheer for his friend and former teammate as he walked to greet commissioner Adam Silver on stage.

The 19-year-old guard recorded a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) along with four assists, a block, and a steal in 6 minutes of action. He was the game's leading scorer right behind teammate KJ Simpson, who logged 18 points and seven assists. Both Flagg and Knueppel had standout freshmen seasons at Duke last year.

Cooper Flagg’s Mom Reacts to Mavs Rookie's Interaction With Kon Knueppel originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Their days of lighting up the college hoops scene might be in the rearview mirror, but Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are just getting started when it comes to making their mark in the NBA.

Klay Thompson offers an encouraging message to Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel after discovering he modeled his game after Thompson.

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, former Duke teammates, met at the NBA Summer League. Flagg, now with the Dallas Mavericks, greeted Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets. Their brief reunion highlighted their strong bond.

Duke Blue Devils star and recent No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Throughout the year, there was little doubt that Flagg would go No. 1 to whichever team landed the top pick. Still, few expected the Dallas Mavericks to be that team,

In between both makes and misses, Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has impressed the organization for ensuring that his value goes beyond his shooting accuracy.

Freshmen Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel made memorable debuts in the Tobacco Road rivalry as No. 2 Duke used a dominant first half to secure an 87-70 win over visiting North Carolina on Saturday ...

Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach are also expected to be first-round picks. What about Kon Knueppel & Khaman Maluach? The top two picks are expected to be Duke's Cooper Flagg and Rutgers' Dylan Harper.