When the 2024 NBA Draft begins, Tennessee star Dalton Knecht’s name will be among the first 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 last name.
What is the correct way to pronounce Knecht? Here’s a guide to pronouncing the unique surname.
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How do you pronounce Dalton Knecht’s name?
The correct way to pronounce Knecht is “connect”, according to your Biography on the official Tennessee Volunteers Athletics website.
Here’s an example of Knecht saying his name during a presentation video last summer:
you can call him DK
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— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) July 23, 2023
Knecht was born in Fargo, North Dakota, but grew up in the Denver metropolitan area, which he calls home. Knecht stood 5’7″ when he was a sophomore in high school, but grew several inches before beginning his college career at Northeastern JC.
A 6’6″ point guard, he swept the SEC in 2023-24.
Dalton Knecht Stats in Tennessee
After two years of college and two years at Northern Colorado, Knecht decided to spend his final year of college eligibility at Tennessee. He made an immediate impact with the Vols, earning 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 goals
- 39.7 percent on three-point shots
- 77.2 percent in free throws