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Wisconsin Lutheran players Kager and Kinston Knueppel are riding the wave of a whirlwind year while carving their own paths in basketball.

The rookie and Milwaukee native had a career-high 32 points against the Bucks and hit a 3-pointer that sent the game into overtime.

However, star rookie Cooper Flagg was absolutely outstanding, finishing with 42 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists on 13/27 shooting and an absurd 15/20 from the free-throw line. He'd throw all of that away for a win, but it's hard to deny just how incredible he was in this game. And he made all kinds of history with the performance.

Beloved Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel is excelling in the NBA, and this specific stat shows why he should already be considered a rising star.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has been playing beyond his years and is only going to get better as he grows into a star.

After four days of rest, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action on Friday night with a matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the losers of seven straight. The H