Spurs' can't-miss sharpshooting prospect officially declared for 2025 NBA Draft

It's been two weeks since the end of the NCAA Tournament. The games lived up to the hype as the top prospects in the nation put their talent on display. Since then, everyone from NBA teams to fans has been waiting to see which players would come out to declare for the upcoming draft. Today, the perfect fit for San Antonio did that.

Kon Knueppel has been one of the most talked-about prospects in this draft. His shooting and toughness demand it. Coming into the season, there were questions about how he would hold up as a playmaker and a defender. He answered those questions emphatically. Now he's expected to be taken in the top 10 of his class, and the Spurs should be dead set on bringing his talent to Alamo City.

Kon Knueppel solves several problems for the Spurs

The 6'7" Duke wing enters the draft as the best shooter in the class, but shooting alone doesn't make you a lottery pick in a draft with Cooper Flagg, Tre Johnson, and Jeremiah Fears. This is a deep group of players, so the Spurs have options. The truth about the team is that while they've made noticeable improvements, they're still severely lacking in areas necessary to elevate this team to a title contender.

If San Antonio adds Knueppel to the roster, they're adding a secondary playmaker who can fit into several lineups. He'd be able to start next to Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox easily. He doesn't need the ball to thrive, but when it comes his way, he's great at making the right decision, whether that be to shoot, drive to pass, or drive to score.

He'd be a problem for defenses if he's with the bench unit, too. Kon would be even more of a threat, forcing opponents to blanket him and opening the floor up more for guys like Keldon Johnson, who thrives when he can drive to the basket in space.

It helps when guys go to big programs known for success, and Duke has been one of the most successful schools in the country for years. They've sent droves of players to the NBA, and many of them have had varying degrees of success.

Knueppel shot 40.6% from three during the college season. His team didn't make it to the championship game, but they put on a show and fought until the end in the Final Four. His numbers in that game were impressive despite the loss, and if he'd had a few more opportunities in the second half, maybe the outcome would have been different.

The newly declared shooter had 16 points, seven rebounds, and two assists that game. He shot 55.6% from the field (5-9) and 60% from three (3-5), providing the efficient scoring everyone has come to expect from him. That's what San Antonio needs, and now that he's made his announcement, the Spurs can focus on getting him in silver and black colors.