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USA Today
20-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN analyst names Joan Beringer as favorite European draft prospect
ESPN analyst names Joan Beringer as favorite European draft prospect Joan Beringer is projected to be a potential first-round pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and the Frenchman recently earned praise from ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla. Beringer is averaging 4.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 61% shooting from the field in 51 games with Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia. He has scored in double figures six times, including a season-high 12 points and five rebounds on March 4. The 6-foot-11 forward boasts a reported 7-foot, 4-inch wingspan and is highly touted for his versatility, athleticism and rim protection. He is considered raw offensively, but has the tools to develop into a productive player at the next level, which has stood out to Fraschilla. Beringer has also represented France internationally at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and one assist on 70.5% shooting from the field in seven games, helping France to a fifth-place finish in Finland. The 18-year-old is among a talented group of international prospects, joining the likes of Noa Essengue, Kasparas Jakučionis, Khaman Maluach, Ben Saraf and Nolan Traoré, among others. They are all considered first-round picks, with some expected to go in the lottery. Beringer will be a late arrival to the United States for the predraft process, with Cedevita Olimpija on track to qualify for the ABA League playoffs next month. He will likely have the opportunity to participate in a draft combine in June for prospects still playing with their international teams. The 2025 NBA draft will occur June 25-26 in New York City.
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Projected lottery pick Kasparas Jakučionis declares for 2025 NBA draft
Projected lottery pick Kasparas Jakučionis declares for 2025 NBA draft Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakučionis told ESPN on Monday that he will declare for the 2025 NBA draft after one season with the Fighting Illini. Jakučionis, 18, was named to the All-Big Ten third team, averaging 15 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists on 44% shooting from 3-point range in 33 games. He led the team in scoring, tying the freshman record for total points in a season (494). The 6-foot-6 forward ranked 13th in the country in scoring among freshmen. He set the freshman program record with 10 20-point performances, including 24 points, six rebounds and five assists on Dec. 10 in a win over Wisconsin. Before Illinois, Jakučionis, born in Lithuania, joined Barcelona at 16 for the 2022-23 season. He played 19 games with Barcelona's second team the following season, averaging 19.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.6 steals on 38% shooting from 3-point range. Jakučionis has also represented Lithuania several times at the junior level, most recently at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 19.4 points, 5.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in seven games en route to a sixth-place finish. He is projected to be a lottery pick this year, with his ability to score at all three levels, playmaking, vision and passing. Given his vast high-level experience, Jakučionis could hear his name called as high as the 6-8 range on June 25.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee basketball signee selected for 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
Tennessee women's basketball signee Deniya Prawl has been selected to participate in the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit. The world's top talent will join forces to face teams from the United States, including several who won gold medals last summer at the FIBA U17 World Cup and the FIBA U18, and will represent the high school graduating classes of 2025. The World team features 19 and under players across six continents. The event will take place April 12 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon and can be watched on USA Network and Peacock. Tipoff for the women's game is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. Prawl, a a native of Toronto, Canada, plays high School basketball at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. She was named a 2025 McDonald's All-American. Prawl is one of the top-rated prep basketball players in the class of 2025, ranking No. 6 by 247 Sports and No. 14 by ESPN. This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Tennessee basketball signee to play in Nike Hoop Summit
