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NBC Sports
29-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Which players opted out of 2025 NBA Draft? Alex Condon, Milos Uzan headline list
NIL has changed the dynamic for players declaring for the NBA Draft. Nothing changed for the guys projected to go in the lottery. Players such as Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and V.J. Edgecombe are going to keep their names in the draft and move on to their NBA careers. However, for underclassmen expected to be taken late in the first round or early in the second, the calculus changes: Players taken 20th or below make less than $3 million in their rookie season, and second-round picks do not automatically receive guaranteed NBA contracts. For those players, staying in college for another year may be the most sensible option. That is why there are fewer sophomores and juniors in recent drafts than years past. Which name players withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft? Here are some of the biggest names. Alex Condon, Florida A big win for the national champions, they get back the 6'11' playmaking big who averaged 10.6 points and 7.5 rebounds a game last season. More than the counting stats, it was his passing that made him critical to the Gators' offense. How many 6'11 guys in college basketball can be a playmaker & pass the way Alex Condon can 🐊🦄 Nate Bittle, Oregon Bittle's decision was probably made the second he didn't get an invite to the NBA Draft Combine. There are few better stretch fives in the college game than Bittle, who averaged 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds a game for the Ducks, shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc. Milos Uzan, Houston He was projected as a second-round pick before the NBA Draft Combine, but guards who shot 44% on 3-pointers tend to get drafted. However, Uzan struggled in the Cougars' final games leading up to the national title game, and then struggled at the combine. After all that, he decided to return to Houston, which should be in title contention again next season. WE 👏WANT👏 MORE👏 MILOS Milos Uzan Highlights vs. #13 Arizona🎥👀#Big12MBB | @UHCougarMBK Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan A huge win for the Wolverines that Lendenborg withdrew his name from the draft, he played well at the combine but apparently could not get a guarantee to be taken in the top 20. Last season at UAB, he averaged 17.7 points and 11.4 rebounds a game. Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn The sixth man on a Final Four team who averaged 11.6 points a game last season is returning to coach Bruce Pearl. While there is NBA interest in him, the fact that he is 6'1' (in shoes) and has struggled defensively has teams thinking of Pettiford more as a second-round pick at this point. So he is returning to Auburn. Labaron Philon, Alabama Philon is another perfect example of a quality freshman who was a bubble first/early second-round pick who likely would have come out a few years ago, but thanks to NIL, will choose to stay in Tuscaloosa another year. He averaged 10.6 points a game last year and showed real creativity in getting to the rim and finishing in the paint, showed he could work on or off the ball, and had an excellent feel for the game. Big win for Alabama to get him back. Labaron Philon at #8 Kentucky 15 PTS 4 AST 4 REB 3 OREB 1 STL 3FG: 3-5 (60%) FT: 4-4 (100%) 31 Boogie Fland, Florida Fland averaged 13.5 points and 5.1 assists a game for Arkansas last season, but projected as a second-round pick he has decided to return to college. Just not to Arkansas. He has committed to Florida, teaming up with Condon to chase back-to-back titles. Karter Knox, Arkansas The brother of another Jon Calipari player, Kevin Knox II (at Kentucky), he averaged 8.3 points a game last season but is expected to have a larger role this season. That likely helps his draft stock in the future. PJ Haggerty, Kansas State It's not a huge surprise that he's returning to college, and what will be his fourth team in four years. Last season in Memphis, the guard averaged 21.7 points and 5.6 rebounds a game, but questions about his turnovers and ability to finish at the rim have NBA teams hesitant. Otega Oweh, Kentucky The 6'5' guard who averaged 16.2 points a game last season shooting 35.5% from 3 has chosen to return to the Wildcats for what will be his senior season. His quote about that to ESPN sums up the situation for a lot of players: 'I got great feedback from NBA teams, but the consensus was to come back to school and have a great year.' Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M New A&M coach Bucky McMillan thought he was going to lose his first splashy new transfer after Mgbako had a stellar workout at the NBA Draft Combine, but instead he is returning to college for his junior year. He played for Indiana last season and averaged 12.2 points a game.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oregon basketball center Nate Bittle not invited to NBA Combine
Oregon basketball center Nate Bittle not invited to NBA Combine Although Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle was assumed to return to the program for the 2025-26 season, the 7-footer from Central Point, Ore. wanted to test out the NBA draft waters. On Friday, he received some news on that front. Bittle did not receive an invitation to the NBA Combine later this month, which could diminish his chances of being drafted in June. This might be disappointing news for Bittle, but it's potentially good news for the Ducks, who will have one of the best centers in the country next season if he chooses to return for one more year in Eugene. Bittle asked for and got an extra year of eligibility for the time he spent most of the 2023-24 season injured and sick. In this past season, he stayed healthy and as a result, had a career year for the Ducks, averaging 14 points and nearly eight rebounds a game. Bittle also shot 51 percent from the field and almost 34 percent from the three-point line. Overall, not going to the combine and not being drafted this year could very well be a blessing in disguise for Bittle. Assuming his stats stay on an upward trajectory, he should be a first-round draft pick next June and be a contributor for an NBA team somewhere. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: St. Catharines
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook St. Catharines is a federal riding located in Ontario. This riding is currently represented by Liberal MP Chris Bittle who first took office in 2015. Bittle collected 22,069 votes, winning 37.83 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent St. Catharines in Ontario during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Liberal: Chris Bittle (Incumbent) Conservative: Bas Sluijmers NDP: Karen Orlandi Centrist Party: Taha Alexander Haj-Ahmad Independent: Christopher Reilly People's Party: Dennis Wilson
CBC
17-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: St. Catharines
Social Sharing The Liberals have held the riding of St. Catharines since 2015. Chris Bittle won that election, defeating the Conservative incumbent. Bittle will run again this federal election against Conservative candidate Bas Sluijmers and NDP candidate Karen Orlandi. The riding runs from Lake Ontario in the north to St. David's Road in the south, and Highway 406 and Twelve Mile Creek to the west and borders Niagara-on-the-Lake to the east. CBC Hamilton sent a survey to major party candidates, or their party representatives. Their responses, edited for length and clarity, are reflected below. Chris Bittle, Liberal Bittle, 46, was a lawyer before running for office. He said he has been "a strong progressive advocate" for the city since he was elected in 2015. "Canada is at a critical time, and we need experienced leadership to navigate what's to come — ensuring our workers and communities don't get left behind," he said in the survey. Karen Orlandi, NDP Orlandi, 58, is a minister at the United Church of Canada in St. Catharines. She said in the survey, if elected, she will advocate for more infrastructure projects locally to keep people working, funding for affordable homes and rental units and capping the costs of "essential" groceries. "We will work for voter reform so that you can vote for who you believe will stand up for the people of St. Catharines," she said. "I promise to listen to the constituents and amplify their voices in Ottawa." Bas Sluijmers, Conservative Sluijmers is an account manager at a local company in the Niagara region and a founding board member of Safe Families Niagara, says his campaign website. He did not respond to the survey. After a decade of ineffective government policies that have left many families struggling with economic challenges and rising crime rates, he believes bold leadership is crucial for a secure and prosperous future," the website says. "He prioritizes protecting individual liberties, ensuring economic stability, and upholding family values." Dennis Wilson, People's Party Dennis Wilson, 73, is a retired consultant with experience in systems management, finance and organizational strategy. He's running in the federal election to bring "a new way of thinking and a new set of possible solutions," he said in the survey. Also running
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oregon basketball mentioned in ESPN way-too-early Top 25 rankings for 2025
Oregon basketball mentioned in ESPN way-too-early Top 25 rankings for 2025 The college basketball season is finally over with Florida winning the national championship, so it's completely normal to think about the 2025-26 season. With the latest news of point guard Jackson Shelstad and Kwame Evans returning to Eugene for their junior seasons, Oregon's outlook for next year looks a lot brighter. Add in Nate Bittle for his senior season, there's no reason to believe the Ducks won't be a major player in the Big Ten Conference and in the NCAA tournament. Bittle's decision is still coming as he tests out the NBA draft process. But in their way-too-early rankings for the 2025-26 season, ESPN mentions the Ducks as one of those teams sitting just outside the Top 25. If Bittle had announced a decision to come back before this list was published, Oregon would most likely be among the 25 teams on the list. ESPN says Purdue will be back to its usual self as the Boilermakers are ranked No. 2 on the list. Michigan is ranked No. 5 with UCLA rounding out the top 10. Suffice it to say, the Big Ten will be one of the toughest leagues in the country next season. Oregon coach Dana Altman still has some work to do in the transfer portal to round out the roster, but having Shelstad and Evans coming back has to be a huge relief. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
