What happened: Knueppel was born Aug. 3, 2005. The birthday falls during the 2026 offseason.
Why it matters: He enters the 2026-27 campaign after averaging 18.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in his first NBA season.
By the numbers: Knueppel played 78 games, shooting 48.1% from the field, 43.0% from three and 86.2% at the line.
What to watch: Training camp will offer the next look at Knueppel before his second season.