How to Guard Kon Knueppel
Kon does most of his damage from three-point (59.2% of his attempts) and is a genuine outside threat. The plan below is built from where he actually shoots this season.
Where Kon scores
Share of his 2025-26 field-goal attempts by zone, with how efficiently he finishes each. This is the map the game plan is built on.
The scouting report: how to defend Kon
Chase over screens
Kon is a real volume threat from deep (42.6% on 641 attempts, 59.2% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you guard Kon Knueppel?
Chase over screens: Kon is a real volume threat from deep (42.6% on 641 attempts, 59.2% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
What is Kon Knueppel's biggest weakness on offense?
Relative to the rest of his shot diet, Kon is least efficient on his mid-range attempts (37.5% on 64 shots this season). Steering him toward that shot, rather than the ones he makes at a high rate, is the statistical edge.
Is Kon Knueppel a good three-point shooter?
Kon has taken 641 three-pointers this season and made 273 of them (42.6%). That share of his offense (59.2% of his attempts) is what decides whether you chase him over screens or sag under them.
How many points per game does Kon Knueppel average?
Kon is averaging 18.5 points per game this season, along with 3.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds. Scoring volume is why he draws the defensive game plan on this page.
How to guard other players
Shot-profile and box-score figures reflect Kon Knueppel's 2025-26 season. Defensive recommendations are generated from that shot distribution and are teaching guidance, not a guarantee of outcome.