Kager Kneuppel commits to Duke, following brother Kon II
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Kager Kneuppel, a four-star recruit, announced his commitment to Duke on June 29 for the class of 2027. With this decision, he becomes Duke’s first recruit for that class, joining his brother Kon, a former Blue Devil and NBA player. Kager, a 6-foot-10 forward from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, averaged 16.5 points per game and shot over 50% from three-point range with Team Hero. His commitment strengthens Duke's 2027 recruiting class, which is currently ranked 12th. Coach Jon Scheyer secured this recruit as part of a familiar family legacy in Duke basketball.
- •Kager Kneuppel is ranked No. 44 by Rivals.com in the 2027 class.
- •He played for Team Hero on the EYBL circuit this spring.
- •Kager Kneuppel's older brother, Kon, was a standout at Duke and in the NBA.
- •Duke’s 2027 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 12.
- •Kager committed after receiving offers from several notable programs.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kager Kneuppel follows his older brother, commits to play at Duke for coach Jon Scheyer
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kager Knueppel follows his older brother, commits to play at Duke for coach Jon Scheyer
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Kager Knueppel commits to Duke like older brother Kon II
"Kager Knueppel has seen his recruiting profile skyrocket in recent months while playing for the Team Herro AAU program.
"Kager Kneuppel is a four-star Rivals.com recruit, and now Duke's first commit for the class of 2027.
"Kager Kneuppel is a four-star Rivals.com recruit, and now Duke's first commit for the class of 2027.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 3:18 AMKager Kneuppel follows his older brother, commits to play at Duke for coach Jon Scheyer
Kager Kneuppel is a four-star Rivals.com recruit, and now Duke's first commit for the class of 2027.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 3:18 AMKager Knueppel follows his older brother, commits to play at Duke for coach Jon Scheyer
Kager Kneuppel is a four-star Rivals.com recruit, and now Duke's first commit for the class of 2027.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:56 AMKager Knueppel commits to Duke like older brother Kon II
Kager Knueppel has seen his recruiting profile skyrocket in recent months while playing for the Team Herro AAU program.
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