Dalton Knecht

About

Collegiate shooting guard and athlete who initially enrolled in the University of Tennessee as a senior in the year 2024. Following that season, he was named a member of the first-team All-SEC and an AP All-American. In 2024, he was named the SEC Player of the Year. 

Before Fame

As a freshman, he attended Northeastern Junior College. After two seasons, he then transferred to the University of Northern Colorado.

Trivia

As a kid growing up, he wanted to be coached by Rick Barnes. He credits Kevin Durant as being his favorite basketball player. He stands six feet, six inches tall, and weighs close to 215 pounds.  He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers but during his rookie season, he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets.

Family Life

Although he was born in Fargo, North Dakota, he grew up living with his family in Thornton, Colorado. He is the son of Corey and Carrie Knecht.

Associated With

He scored a college career-high 39 points while playing against John Calipari and the University of Kentucky.