History of Dalton Knecht in Timeline
Dalton Douglas Knecht is an American professional basketball player currently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to joining the NBA, he played college basketball for three different teams: Northeastern JC Plainsmen, Northern Colorado Bears, and Tennessee Volunteers.
April 19, 2001: Birth of Dalton Knecht
Dalton Douglas Knecht was born on April 19, 2001.
2020: Dalton Knecht's Senior Year at Northern Colorado
In 2020, Dalton Knecht played his senior year for the Northern Colorado Bears, leading the Big Sky Conference by scoring 20.2 points per game and averaging 7.2 rebounds.
November 10, 2023: SEC Player of the Week Honor
On November 10, 2023, Dalton Knecht was named the SEC Player of the Week after scoring 17 points against Tennessee Tech and 24 points against Wisconsin.
November 29, 2023: Career-High 37 Points Against North Carolina
Dalton Knecht scored a then-career-high 37 points against North Carolina on November 29, 2023, despite a 100-92 loss.
January 15, 2024: Second SEC Player of the Week Honor
Dalton Knecht received his second SEC Player of the Week honor on January 15, 2024, following a 28-point game against Mississippi State and a 36-point game against Georgia.
January 16, 2024: Career-High 39 Points Against Florida
On January 16, 2024, Dalton Knecht achieved a new career-high score of 39 points, leading his team to an 85-66 victory against Florida.
February 29, 2024: Matching Career-High Against Auburn
Dalton Knecht tied his then-career-high of 39 points on February 29, 2024, during a game against the 11th-ranked Auburn, contributing to a 92-84 win.
March 9, 2024: New Career-High on Senior Night
On his senior night, March 9, 2024, Dalton Knecht set a new career-high by scoring 40 points against the 15th-ranked Kentucky, although his team lost 85-81.
2024: NBA Draft Selection
Dalton Knecht was drafted in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.