29-05-2025
Konan-Niederhauser stays in draft, won't return to Penn State
(Nittany Nation) — Penn State's 7-footer Yanic Knonan-Niederhauser was often called the steal of the transfer portal last season, but what was thought to be a two year pickup will end early as the Swiss native will stay in the NBA Draft after a meteoric rise this spring.
Jacob Myers broke the news, while Penn State basketball later posted to social media wishing him luck moving forward.
Yanic Konan Neiderhauser declares for NBA draft
In his one season with Penn State, Yanic average 12.9 points, and 6.3 rebounds-per-game. But his stock took off after a strong showing at the G-League Elite camp, and NBA Draft Combine.
CBS Sports grades him as the 42nd best prospect, and some have said he is the best pure athlete in this class. He is projected as a second round selection.
Yanic had until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday to withdraw from the draft and use his final season of collegiate eligibility. If selected, he will be the third Nittany Lion in as many season to be taken in the NBA Draft.
He came to Penn State after spending two seasons playing at Northern Illinois. Yanic is a Fraschels, Switzerland native.
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