EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center-LA Lakers pick Tennessee's Dalton Knecht with 17th pick in 2024 NBA draft

2025-05-08 09:46:14source:Algosensey Quantitative Think Tank Centercategory:Markets

With the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA draft,EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center the Los Angeles Lakers selected Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht.

Knecht had a lengthy college career that started at Northeastern Junior College, continued at Northern Colorado and ended with Tennessee for the 2023-24 season. The transfers paid off for Knecht, who was named the 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year. Knecht was also named a first-team All-American. He finished his college career with a bang, with a 37-point performance in the Vols' loss vs. Purdue in the Elite Eight.

Here's what to know about Knecht:

Dalton Knecht scouting report

Strong on catch-and-shoot 3s, can drive to the basket with power and finesse, and is athletic. Will need work defensively, and yes, he’s 23, but that shouldn’t be a detractor. He delivered great offensive performances late in the season, scoring 40 against Kentucky and 37 against Purdue in the Elite Eight. — Jeff Zillgitt

Dalton Knecht college stats

During the 2023-24 season with the Volunteers, Knecht averaged 21.7 points per game (45.8% from the field), 4.9 rebounds per game. He shot 39.7% from beyond the arc.

Dalton Knecht height, weight

The 23-year-old Knecht is 6-foot-5, 212 pounds.

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