7 fascinating players who decided to stay in the 2025 NBA Draft, including Cedric Coward
7 fascinating players who decided to stay in the 2025 NBA Draft, including Cedric Coward
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2025 NBA Draft Combine winners: Raynaud, Lendeborg and Byrd
These 2025 NBA draft prospects are the biggest winners from the NBA Draft Combine
The 2025 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and we now know exactly which players are eligible to hear their named called in New York City.
Candidates had until May 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET to withdraw from the draft if they wish to play in the NCAA next season. The following players announced their intentions and will thus turn pro rather than use their remaining eligibility.
Some of the most intriguing players who originally declared as early candidates but opted to return to school include Yaxel Lendeborg, Tahaad Pettiford, Boogie Fland, Alex Condon, and Miles Byrd.
More: 12 players to withdraw from 2025 NBA Draft and return to NCAA, including Tahaad Pettiford
The rankings below are based on consensus projections aggregated by our friends at Rookie Scale.
Meanwhile, for more prospect coverage, here is our latest NBA mock draft at For The Win.
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1. Carter Bryant
TEAM: Arizona Wildcats
ROOKIE SCALE RANK: 13
2. Thomas Sorber
TEAM: Georgetown Hoyas
ROOKIE SCALE RANK: 18
3. Cedric Coward
TEAM: Duke Blue Devils (via Washington State)
ROOKIE SCALE RANK: 30
4. Adou Thiero
TEAM: Arkansas Razorbacks
ROOKIE SCALE RANK: 32
5. Jamir Watkins
TEAM: Transfer Portal (via Florida State)
ROOKIE SCALE RANK: 47
6. RJ Luis Jr.
TEAM: Transfer Portal (via St. John's)
ROOKIE SCALE RANK: 54
More: Rick Pitino had a 7-word explanation for benching RJ Luis in St. John's loss to Arkansas
7. Yanic Konan Niederhäuser
TEAM: Penn State Nittany Lions
ROOKIE SCALE RANK: 56
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