Last Updated on March 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Dalton Knecht:
- Full Name: Dalton Douglas Knecht
- Nationality: American
- DOB: Born April 19, 2001
- Hometown: Thornton, Colorado, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
- Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Shoe Brand: Air Jordan 39, Jordan Luka 2
- Position: Small Forward
- High School: Prairie View High School (Henderson, Colorado)
- College:
- Northeastern Junior College (2020–2021)
- University of Northern Colorado (2021–2023)
- University of Tennessee (2023–2024)
- College Career Highlights:
- Northeastern Junior College:
- Averaged 23.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game
- Named First Team NJCAA All-American
- University of Northern Colorado:
- Averaged 9.1 points per game in the 2021–2022 season
- Played in 34 games, averaging 24.2 minutes per game
- University of Tennessee:
- Transferred for the 2023–2024 season
- Averaged 21.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game
- Named SEC Player of the Year and Consensus First-Team All-American
- Northeastern Junior College:
- NBA Draft: Selected 17th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Teams Played For:
- Los Angeles Lakers (2024–present)
- NBA Career:
- Los Angeles Lakers:
- Drafted 17th overall in 2024
- Debuted on October 22, 2024
- Averaging 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his rookie season
- Notably scored 37 points in a game against the Utah Jazz, tying the rookie record for most 3-pointers in a game
- Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
- Kids: Not publicly documented
- Siblings: Not publicly documented
Lebron James felt Dalton Knecht was one of the best players in the 2024 NBA Draft, so he was excited when the Lakers drafted him with the 17th pick. I love it when players share their opinions. Not all star players are good scouts, so Knecht won’t necessarily be a steal, but it will be fun to see how much of an asset he is while Lebron is still playing. 1/1/2025