When the 2024 NBA Draft gets underway, Tennessee star Dalton Knecht's name will be among the first to come off the board.
Knecht, who rose to national prominence during his lone season with the Volunteers, is the reigning SEC Player of the Year and possesses the skills to make an immediate impact at the NBA level.
As Knecht looks to become a household name in the NBA, it's important to learn how to pronounce his surname.
What is the correct way to pronounce Knecht? Here is a guide to pronouncing the unique last name.
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How do you pronounce Dalton Knecht's name?
The correct way to pronounce Knecht is "connect," according to his bio on the official website for Tennessee Volunteers Athletics.
Here is an example of Knecht pronouncing his name during an introductory video last summer:
you can call him DK
— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) July 23, 2023
❔👟 @DaltonKnecht3 pic.twitter.com/83gUEfMWoO
Knecht was born in Fargo, N.D. but grew up in the Denver Metropolitan Area, which he considers home. Knecht was 5-8 as a high school sophomore but grew several inches before beginning his college career at Northeastern JC.
As a 6-6 guard, he took the SEC by storm in 2023-24.
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Dalton Knecht Tennessee stats
After two years of junior college and two years at Northern Colorado, Knecht elected to spend his final year of college eligibility at Tennessee. He made an immediate impact with the Vols, winning SEC Player of the Year and SEC Newcomer of the Year honors while leading his team to the Elite Eight.
- 21.7 points per game
- 4.9 rebounds per game
- 1.8 assists per game
- 0.7 steals per game
- 0.6 blocks per game
- 1.7 turnovers per game
- 45.8 percent field goal shooting
- 39.7 percent 3-point shooting
- 77.2 percent free throw shooting
