Kager Knueppel commits to Duke, rejecting Wisconsin Badgers

Kager Knueppel, a 6-foot-10 small forward from Wisconsin, announced his college commitment to Duke on June 29. The decision is expected to disappoint Wisconsin fans, as the Badgers had shown interest in the top-50 recruit in the class of 2027. Kager is the younger brother of Kon Knueppel, who played for Duke before being selected fourth overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2025 NBA Draft. Despite Wisconsin's early offer, Duke secured Kager's commitment amid a strong recruiting class for the Badgers. The focus now turns to Wisconsin's incoming players for 2027 as they continue to shape their roster for the future.

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