Rookie Knueppel Shines, Boosts Hornets' Playoff Hopes

0:00On March 27, rookie Condwepple of the Charlotte Hornets grabbed national headlines after a standout game against the New York Knicks. He scored 26 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists to help secure a 114-103 victory. That effort ended the Knicks' 7-game winning streak and earned praise from ESPN's Brian Winhorse. Winhorse highlighted in Wepple's all-around contributions beyond his shooting. The rookie shot 6-10 from 3-point range and finished plus 15-37 minutes. His play has kept the Hornets competitive in the Eastern Conference play and picture. People around the team have been surprised by his revounding and passing skills. At just a rookie, he's already making a big difference on both ends of the floor. That performance showed why he's becoming a key piece for Charlotte. Over 72 games this season, Knwepple averages 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. He shoots 43.8% from deep and leads all rookies with 1,378 total points.

1:03He's also set the NBA rookie record for three pointers made and tops the league right now. With Knwepple surging ahead in the rookie of the year race, the Hornets are pushing toward the playoffs for the first time since 2016. His hot streak alongside teammates could land them in the postseason mix. From your team, powered by AI, this is Charlotte Hornets News today.