Kon Knueppel Leads Recent Rookie Power Rankings

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is having an impressive season, recently scoring 12 points with six assists and three steals against the Utah Jazz, following an 18-point performance against Indiana. In the latest NBA rookie rankings, he is placed second, just behind fellow Duke teammate Cooper Flagg. Knueppel has made 130 three-pointers, ranking him among elite shooters like Donovan Mitchell and Stephen Curry, and has set a new rookie record for games with 20+ points shooting 50/40/90. His strong performance is making the Rookie of the Year race more competitive.

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