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Kon Knueppel leads Wisconsin Lutheran to WIAA State Final

In Madison, WI, on March 15, 2024, Wisconsin Lutheran Vikings forward and future Charlotte Hornets NBA lottery pick Kon Knueppel (33) hits a buzzer beater before halftime during the WIAA Division 2 State Semifinal game against the Nicolet Knights at the Kohl Center. Knueppel scores a game-high 26 points, grabs 7 rebounds, and dishes 7 assists to lead the undefeated Vikings (29-0) to a narrow 56-54 victory over Nicolet, advancing them to the state championship. Knueppel, who is named Wisconsin's ''Mr. Basketball,'' commits to Duke University before being selected 4th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. (Photo by Ross Harried/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13061500
Date Taken	15 March 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ross Harried/NurPhoto
Category	Sports
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ross Harried/NurPhoto

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