Cooper Flagg, Kon Knuepel are 1-2 in NBA Rising Stars Draft

ByNBAUSA



Duke basketballRising stars will shine on the NBA stage during All-Star Weekend. Both Cooper Flagg and Knuppel could will participate in the Rising Stars NBA game February 13. It’s a showcase featuring the NBA’s top rookies and second-year players.

Both Flag and Knupel entered as the top two picks in the draft, according to the NBA. Flagg was the first pick selected by head coach Carmelo Anthony, while Knueppel was Tracy McGrady’s second pick.

In addition to Anthony and McGrady, Vince Carter is also an honorary coach in the game for the Stars on the rise.

Both Flagg and Knuppel were outstanding talents at Duke. Flagg played one season from 2024 to 2025. Overall, he averaged 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Flagg won the AP National Player of the Year as well as leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four.

After that, Flagg was no. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft would the Dallas Mavericks. This year, he is averaging 18.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Both are the top rookie scorers in the league.

Meanwhile, Knuepel also played one season at Duke alongside Flagg. He earned a spot on the ACC All-Rookie Team and was named ACC Tournament MVP. After the school season, he was selected for 4th pick in the NBA draft would the Charlotte Hornets.

Currently, Knuepel is averaging 18.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. The Mavericks are 19-27 and the Hornets are 19-28.

As of 2025, 116 Duke players have played in NBA. Those players include Grant Hill, Shane Battier, Chris Duhon, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson and countless others.

NBA All-Star Weekend is scheduled for February 13-15 in Los Angeles.





2026-01-28 01:49:00

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