Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser declares for NBA, keeps door open for return
"After careful consideration, I've decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft," Niederhauser announced on his Instagram account.
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Despite declaring for the NBA draft, Niederhauser also confirmed he will stay at Penn State as a Plan B in the event he takes his name out of the NBA draft pool.
"In the meantime, I will maintain my college eligibility. In case I decide to withdraw from the draft, I will return to Penn State for my senior year," Niederhauser said.
By declaring for the NBA draft, Niederhauser can participate in the NBA scouting combine for further evaluation of his draft prospects. Fortunately, Niederhauser can see that evaluation to make a better decision on whether or not the draft should come calling or if another year in Happy Valley will serve him well.
Niederhauser averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season for Penn State. He would certainly be leaving behind some massive shoes to fill on the Penn State roster if the NBA ultimately does come calling.
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