Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht: Record-Breaking Scorere Awarded First Team All-American by Sporting News
Dalton Knecht, a standout Tennessee basketball guard, has been named First Team All-American by Sporting News, following his SEC Player of the Year accolade. Knecht, known for his record scoring performances, played a crucial role in the Vols' first outright SEC title-winning season in 16 years, averaging 21.4 points per game. He is now in contention for a No. 1 seed in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament.
By the Numbers- Knecht averaged 21.4 points per game and 25.5 points in league play.
- He scored 40 points in Tennessee's regular season finale against Kentucky, the first Vols player to score 40 points in regulation since 1990.
- On the road, Knecht averaged 24.8 points, 50.8% field goal shooting, and 43% shooting from three-point range in 11 games.
- Tennessee is in contention for one of the four No. 1 seeds, which would be a first in program history.
- The Vols will face the winner of 8-seed LSU and 9-seed Mississippi State in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals on Friday at 1 p.m. ET.
Tennessee will compete in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, aiming to secure a No. 1 seed and further advance its position in the competition.
Bottom LineDalton Knecht's remarkable achievements have positioned him as a top player not only in the SEC but also nationally, elevating Tennessee's basketball program to new heights.
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