Dalton Knecht debuts with Lakers

Former Vol Dalton Knecht debuts with the Lakers.

Two former Tennessee men’s basketball players competed in the 2024 NBA California Classic on Saturday.

Sacramento defeated the Lakers, 108-94, at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

Dalton Knecht started at guard and played 26 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled 12 points, four assists, two rebounds and two steals.

Knecht converted 3-of-12 field goal attempts, 1-of-4 three-point attempts and 5-of-9 free throw attempts.

He was selected by Los Angeles in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall).

Golden State also defeated Miami, 105-66.

Santiago Vescovi did not score for the Warriors, but did record three rebounds, three assists and one steal.

Vescovi went undrafted and signed with Golden State.

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