Dalton Douglas Knecht is an American professional basketball small forward and shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024/25 NBA season. He played for the Tennessee Volunteers in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Knecht attended Prairie View High School, located in Thornton, Colorado, before starting his collegiate journey. (via Tennessee Volunteers' official website)
Knecht's outstanding performance during high school, averaging 21 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, as per Basketball Reference. Having previously played for Northern Colorado and Northeastern Junior College, Knecht earned recognition with accolades such as SEC Player of the Year and SEC Newcomer of the Year. In the 2024 NBA Draft, Knecht was selected as the 17th overall in the first round by the Los Angeles Lakers. As of April 2025, Dalton Knecht is averaging 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists in his rookie season. (via NBA's official website)
Dalton Knecht's hometown
Dalton Knecht is from Thornton, Colorado, U.S. He attended Prairie View High School before embarking on his college basketball journey, as per Northern Colorado Bears' official website.
Dalton Knecht's birthplace
Dalton Knecht was born on April 19, 2001, in Fargo, North Dakota, U.S., to his parents, Corey and Carrie Knecht.
Dalton Knecht's nationality
Dalton Knecht holds American nationality and citizenship, as per NBA's official website.
FAQs on Dalton Knecht
A. Dalton Knecht is 24 years old, as of April 2025.
A. Dalton Knecht garduated from Prairie View High School.
A. Dalton Knecht is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall.
A. Dalton Knecht has received SEC Player of the Year, and SEC Newcomer of the Year awards during his collegiate career.
