Dalton Knecht hosts basketball camp in Knoxville for young fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Dalton Knecht held a basketball camp on June 13 in Knoxville, Tennessee, engaging with around 150 young attendees. This event marked Knecht's first camp and he emphasized giving back to a community that supported him during his college career. He avoided discussing his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, focusing instead on the camp's enjoyment and lessons about hard work. Knecht participated in drills and encouraged kids throughout the day, creating a vibrant and engaging environment.
- •Knecht's camp attracted 150 young participants in Knoxville.
- •He averaged 21.7 points per game at Tennessee in his only season.
- •Knecht was selected 17th overall by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft.
- •Camp leaders emphasized the importance of hard work and teamwork.
- •Knecht stayed to sign autographs, reinforcing his role as a community role model.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Dalton Knecht didn't want to talk Lakers. It was all about Tennessee at his camp
"NBA player Dalton Knecht hosted a basketball camp in Knoxville on June 13, returning to the community that embraced him during his one season at Tennessee.
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