Kon Knueppel was the Maine event, not Cooper Flagg

In Duke basketball’s opener, Kon Knueppel was the Maine event, not Cooper Flagg
Duke’s other star freshman stole the show from his more hyped counterpart as the Blue Devils opened the season with a comfortable win.
Upside and Motor: Kon Knueppel is here to steal the spotlight from Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg is the main draw for Duke Blue Devils basketball, especially in NBA Draft circles, but don't sleep on fellow freshman Kon Knueppel.
Freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel help No. 7 Duke roll past Maine 96-62 in season opener
The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Flagg — the nation’s top-ranked recruit and a preseason Associated Press All-American — made 6 of 15 shots and all six of his free throws. Fellow rookie Kon Knueppel powered the offense with 22 points and three 3-pointers for the Blue Devils (1-0), who shot 55.6% for the game.
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Though Flagg was this team’s headliner entering the season, it’s clear that Kon Knueppel is just as important to the pursuit of a title.
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Cooper Flagg’s late injury scare only tense moment as No. 7 Duke routs Maine in opener
Freshman Kon Knueppel led the Duke Blue Devils with 22 points while standout Cooper Flagg added 18 before being helped from the court late.
Cooper Flagg helps Duke roll past Maine 96-62 in season opener
Star freshman Cooper Flagg had 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists in his college debut, and No. 7 Duke beat Maine 96-62.
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Jon Scheyer believes Kon Knueppel likely ‘pissed at himself’ despite strong Duke debut
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Anonymous scout shares strong last-second assessment Duke freshman Kon Knueppel ahead of Blue Devils' college basketball opener
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