Phoenix defeated the Lakers, 103-81, in a NBA preseason game Friday at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht played 26 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled six points and six rebounds. Knecht converted 2-of-10 field goal attempts, 1-of-7 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.
He was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by the Lakers.
During his rookie season, Knecht played 78 games, averaging 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.3 steals per contest.
He transferred to Tennessee from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes.During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award.
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