Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel names his all-time Duke starting five

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Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel names his all-time Duke starting five
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Charlotte Hornets forward and former Duke player Kon Knueppel disclosed his personal all-time starting five for the Blue Devils during a recent appearance. Knueppel’s selections emphasized collegiate tenure and championship pedigree, as every player in his lineup competed for four seasons at the university. The roster includes guards Bobby Hurley and JJ Redick, alongside forwards Grant Hill and Shane Battier, with Christian Laettner completing the group as center. Four of the five players chosen secured at least one national championship during their time in the program. Knueppel identified Jay Williams as the first player omitted from his starting group. The selection process prioritized historical success and statistical performance of former Blue Devil alumni.

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  • Kon Knueppel chose Bobby Hurley, JJ Redick, Grant Hill, Shane Battier, and Christian Laettner.
  • All five selected players played four full seasons at Duke.
  • Four of the five players won at least one NCAA championship.
  • Jay Williams was identified as the first player left off the list.
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When picking his all-time lineup from Duke, Kon Knueppel stressed the importance of tenure and championships.

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