Hornets Rookie Sets Franchise Three-Point Record

Kon Knueppel breaks Charlotte's single-season mark with 261 made threes

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in the act of shooting a three-pointer, with the player's form fractured and abstracted into overlapping planes of vibrant purple, teal, and white colors.Kon Knueppel's record-breaking three-point shooting has fueled the Hornets' surprise resurgence this season.Charlotte Today

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has set the franchise record for most three-pointers made in a single season, breaking the previous mark of 261 with five games left to play. The 20-year-old Duke product was the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and has emerged as a leading Rookie of the Year candidate with his sensational shooting performance this season.

Why it matters

Knueppel's record-breaking season has been a key factor in the Hornets' dramatic turnaround, lifting the team into playoff position and ensuring their first .500-or-better campaign since 2021-22. His success has also challenged the preseason expectations that Cooper Flagg would run away with the Rookie of the Year award.

The details

Knueppel broke the Hornets' single-season three-point record of 261 with four made threes in Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old has started 75 of the 76 games he's played in his rookie season after being selected fourth overall by Charlotte in the 2025 NBA Draft.

  • Knueppel set the Hornets' single-season three-point record on April 3, 2026.
  • Knueppel has five games left in the regular season to add to his record-breaking total.

The players

Kon Knueppel

A 20-year-old rookie forward for the Charlotte Hornets, selected fourth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Duke University.

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What they’re saying

“Kon Knueppel's sensational shooting (and the Hornets incredible turnaround this season) has given him a legitimate shot at winning a Rookie of the Year Award that most expected to go to Cooper Flagg in a landslide before the campaign.”

— Tommy Fradenburg, Freelance Writer

What’s next

With five games left in the regular season, Knueppel will look to extend his franchise record for three-pointers made in a single season as the Hornets push for a playoff berth.

The takeaway

Kon Knueppel's record-breaking three-point shooting has been a driving force behind the Charlotte Hornets' surprise turnaround this season, challenging preseason expectations and putting him in contention for the Rookie of the Year award.