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USA Today
21 hours ago
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- USA Today
Providence guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim wants to showcase overall ability in workouts
Providence guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim wants to showcase overall ability in workouts After five years in college, Providence guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim is eager to showcase his overall skill set in upcoming team workouts ahead of the 2025 NBA draft. Abdur-Rahim averaged 7.2 points and 2.6 rebounds on 36.6% shooting from 3-point range. He scored in double figures seven times, including a season-high 27 points, seven rebounds and two assists in a loss to St. John's on Feb. 1. The 6-foot-7 forward was limited to 22 appearances with the Friars due to a season-ending injury in February. He is now completely recovered from the injury and had the opportunity to work out with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, his first this draft cycle. "I'm going to compete," Abdur-Rahim said of what he is attempting to show in workouts, via Brandon Benitez of KOVR-TV. "I feel like people watching me through my college career know that I can shoot the ball, but I just want to show that I'm vocal, I can be a leader, I can compete, I can adjust on the fly and I fit the NBA game." Abdur-Rahim, the son of former 12-year NBA veteran Shareef Abdur-Rahim, played the first year of his career at Virginia before transferring to Georgia for the next three seasons. He established himself as a knockdown shooter who can also defend with his 6-foot, 10-inch wingspan. The 23-year-old competed in the G League Elite Camp earlier this month, recording 10 points, three rebounds and three assists in two scrimmage games. He also participated in various other on-court drills and measurement testing. Abdur-Rahim will have additional opportunities to continue working out with teams and preparing himself for the next step. With the help of his father and others in his corner, Richardson is prepared for what the next three-plus weeks will bring on and off the court. "Everything I know is from him," Abdur-Rahim said. "He taught me how to play. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't even be close to the player that I am. He is still helping me to this day. He is extremely important in my life and I appreciate him for everything."
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin basketball star worked out with four NBA teams before return to Madison
Wisconsin basketball star worked out with four NBA teams before return to Madison Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell worked out with several NBA teams prior to officially withdrawing from the 2025 draft and returning to the Badgers for the 2025-26 season. Blackwell, who will officially don the Badger threads for at least one more season as a junior, worked out with the Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trailblazers and Philadelphia 76ers before sharing his plans to return to school on Wednesday. While the Michigan native's NBA prospects remained slim throughout the pre-draft process, Blackwell capitalized on the opportunity to showcase his skill set in front of NBA scouts and executives. Outside of exposure, those workouts traditionally enable players to bolster their draft status down the line and hone in on specific facets of their games to improve. The rising junior guard did not receive an invitation to the NBA combine or the G League Elite Camp, but he did participate in Life Sports Agency's pro day at the Los Angeles Lakers' training facility, another NBA venue. For a player who will not lace up in the NBA this fall, Blackwell certainly loaded his offseason itinerary with professional basketball at the front of his mind. Blackwell will return to Madison as the unquestioned No. 1 option for Greg Gard's group. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 31.2 minutes, 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game off 45% from the field and 32% from 3-point range as a sophomore during the 2024-25 slate, enough to earn an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection. The guard played second fiddle to All-American wing John Tonje, who projects to land in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, throughout his second season in Madison. Still, Blackwell recorded eight games of at least 20 points, including a pair of games with 30 points or more. The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, native will take the hardwood alongside transfers Nick Boyd, Austin Rapp and Andrew Rohde in the starting lineup, with rising junior forward Nolan Winter also returning to help lead the team. That starting unit projects to be one of the more formidable in the Big Ten. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Penn State forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser to remain in NBA draft, forgo senior year
Penn State forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser to remain in NBA draft, forgo senior year Yanic Konan Niederhauser has had a productive predraft process, earning an invitation to the combine from the G League Elite Camp earlier this month. NEWS: Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser will stay in the 2025 NBA Draft, he told @League_Him. The Swiss 7-footer has been arguably the biggest winner of the Pre-Draft process so far. — Jacob Myers (@League_Him) May 28, 2025 Penn State junior Yanic Konan Niederhauser will reportedly remain in the 2025 NBA draft and forgo his last year of eligibility, according to Jacob Myers of Konan Niederhauser was an All-Big Ten honorable mention this past season, averaging 12.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks on 61.1% shooting from the field in 29 games. He led the conference in blocks per game, ranking 13th among all players in the country. The 7-footer was among the notable early entrant prospects who were still weighing their options ahead of the withdrawal deadline at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. He will now turn pro after playing two years at Northern Illinois and one year at Penn State. Konan Niederhauser, born in Switzerland, has had a tremendous predraft process, earning an invitation to the combine from the G League Elite Camp earlier this month. He averaged 12.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in four scrimmages between the two events. The 22-year-old also tested well at the combine, measuring in with a 9-foot, 3-inch standing reach and a 7-foot, 3 1/4-inch wingspan. He also recorded a 33 1/2-inch standing vertical jump, the second-highest mark among all participants this year. Konan Niederhauser is now considered a second-round pick. He has the opportunity to improve his stock in team workouts and interviews, with four weeks to go until the draft.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Wisconsin basketball star guard announces final NBA draft decision
Wisconsin basketball star guard John Blackwell is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft and returning to college, Jon Rothstein reported on Wednesday. The significant news falls on the deadline day for early-entry NCAA players to withdraw from the draft, just 28 days before the event itself. Advertisement Blackwell will return to the Badgers after a moderately quiet pre-draft process. The rising junior guard was not invited to the NBA combine or the G League Elite Camp, signaling a projection several steps below the draft's two rounds. The draft process, specifically private workouts and pro days, likely gave Blackwell specific areas for improvement entering the upcoming college season, to then bolster his draft status for 2026. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 31.2 minutes, 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, while shooting 45% from the field and 32% from 3-point range, as a sophomore last season, earning an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection. He was the team's clear No. 2 option behind All-American wing John Tonje. With Tonje gone to the NBA, Blackwell is in line to claim that lead role this season. The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, native headlines a projected Wisconsin starting lineup that also includes transfers Nick Boyd, Austin Rapp and Andrew Rohde, as well as rising junior forward Nolan Winter. If the notable transfer additions click, that starting group has the potential to be among the best in the Big Ten. Advertisement While signs pointed toward Blackwell's return for the last several weeks, the official news is a major boost to Wisconsin basketball's chances next season. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin basketball guard John Blackwell withdraws from NBA draft
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Wisconsin basketball updated roster, projected lineup with John Blackwell's return
Wisconsin basketball received major roster news on Wednesday, as rising junior guard John Blackwell withdrew from the NBA draft and returned to the program. Blackwell had previously declared for the draft while maintaining his eligibility, also noting that if he were to return to college, it would be to Wisconsin. He did not crack any two-round mock draft projections over the last two months, portraying his place outside of the draft's top 60 prospects. That made the star guard's return a likely outcome throughout the pre-draft process. Advertisement With that decision now official, Wisconsin can finalize a 2025-26 team that projects as one of the Big Ten's best. Blackwell will be that team's lead option with All-American wing John Tonje off to the NBA. The 2025 Big Ten honorable mention guard averaged 31.2 minutes, 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game as a sophomore in 2024-25, while shooting 45% from the field and 32% from 3-point range. That production gave a glimpse of an NBA-level ceiling with further development. While he was not invited to the NBA combine or G League Elite Camp, his pre-draft process likely highlighted areas for improvement during the upcoming college season. A further breakthrough as the Badgers' top option will cement his status as a 2026 draft prospect. Blackwell's return is pivotal to Wisconsin basketball's chances in 2025-26. Here is the team's updated starting lineup and rotation projection with his return now finalized. Wisconsin Basketball Updated 2025-26 Starting Lineup Projection Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots the ball against the Brigham Young Cougars during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Guard: John Blackwell (Junior) Guard: Nick Boyd (Senior -- San Diego State transfer) Wing: Andrew Rohde (Senior -- Virginia transfer) Forward: Austin Rapp (Sophomore -- Portland transfer) Forward: Nolan Winter (Junior) Advertisement Wisconsin's projected starting lineup is now finalized after Blackwell's decision. The unit projects as one of the best in the Big Ten, with two potential all-conference players in Blackwell and Winter, and three high-impact transfers. Among those transfers, Nick Boyd is a key player to watch entering the year, as he jumps to the Big Ten level after a strong multi-year run at Florida Atlantic (2020-24) and San Diego State (2024-25). Wisconsin beat several high-major programs for his transfer commitment. He joins the program with significant NCAA Tournament experience, having helped lead FAU to the Final Four in 2023. Wisconsin's Projected 2025-26 Bench/Reserves Mar 16, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers bench players cheer during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images Guard Jack Janicki (Sophomore) Guard Braeden Carrington (Senior) Forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (Freshman) Guard Zach Kinziger (Freshman) Center Riccardo Greppi (Sophomore) Guard Jack Robison (Sophomore) Guard Hayden Jones (Freshman) Center Will Garlock (Freshman) Advertisement Wisconsin is still somewhat thin in the frontcourt. Bieliauskas will be tasked with a major role immediately, with an inexperienced sophomore in Riccardo Greppi and a true freshman in Will Garlock as the only other depth options at the position. Meanwhile, the team is loaded in the backcourt, with Janicki and veteran transfer Carrington as the rotation's sixth and seventh players, respectively. Incoming freshmen Kinziger and Jones are also promising prospects to watch. Look out, the 2025-26 Badgers could be one of the better teams of the Greg Gard era. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin basketball projected rotation with John Blackwell's return
