Ball provided a detailed scouting report before the Charlotte Hornets knew they had the fourth pick in the draft, which they used to select Knueppel. His insights were praised for their accuracy and depth, suggesting a potential future in a front office role.
Ball’s astute scouting report was before Charlotte even knew where it would be drafting. The Hornets learned in the draft lottery a month later that they would have the fourth pick, which they eventually used on Knueppel. “He’s spot on with those traits,” Peterson told ESPN of that break-of-dawn draft breakdown. “He was very detailed in his evaluation of why he liked him. That was even more impressive that he was able to kind of highlight him because there were some other guys that he didn’t highlight. “He may have a future in the front office if he wants.”
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Ball's scouting report highlighted specific traits of Knueppel, indicating a strong evaluation that impressed team officials.
The Hornets learned they would have the fourth pick during the draft lottery held a month before the draft.
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