Every year, the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline brings decisions that shake up college basketball and the professional ranks. Today, the deadline for players to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft passed, leaving fans, analysts, and teams humming about the choices made by some of the game’s brightest young stars.
Among the headliners are Milos Uzan and PJ Haggerty, two players whose decisions to return to college have massive implications. Let’s dive into the 10 most significant withdrawals from the 2025 NBA Draft.
1. Milos Uzan
Houston’s dynamic guard, Uzan, opted to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return for his senior year, giving the Cougars a major boost. Last season, Uzan averaged 11.4 points and 4.2 assists, shooting 43% from beyond the arc.
His playmaking and clutch scoring, highlighted by a game-winning layup against Purdue in the Sweet 16, fueled Houston’s run to the national championship game, where they fell just short against Florida. He was named to the All-Big 12 second team.
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2. Yaxel Lendeborg
Yaxel Lendeborg, the 6’10” forward with a 7’4” wingspan, chose to withdraw from the draft and suit up for Michigan, a move that could vault the Wolverines into the top five. At the draft combine, Lendeborg posted 13 points and nine rebounds in his first scrimmage, showing his versatility. Analysts pegged him as a late first-round prospect, but his goal of cracking the top 20 likely drove his return.
3. PJ Haggerty
A consensus second-team All-American, Haggerty pulled out of the draft and transferred to Kansas State, bringing his explosive scoring to the Wildcats. Last season at Memphis, Haggerty averaged 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, earning AAC Player of the Year honors. His college journey, from TCU to Tulsa to Memphis, now lands him in Manhattan, where he’ll be the offense’s centerpiece.
4. Otega Oweh
Oweh, Kentucky’s athletic wing, decided to withdraw from the draft and return for his senior season, bolstering the Wildcats’ title hopes. Last year, Oweh averaged 12.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, shooting 48% from the field.
5. Labaron Philon
Philon, Alabama’s dynamic guard, withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to return to Tuscaloosa, strengthening the Crimson Tide’s backcourt. Last season, Philon averaged 10.6 points and 4.1 assists, showcasing his playmaking and scoring flair. His return keeps Alabama in the SEC title hunt, adding a versatile weapon to their lineup.
6. Alex Condon
Condon, Florida’s emerging center, pulled out of the draft to return for his sophomore season, a big win for the Gators. As a freshman, Condon averaged 7.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, flashing potential as a rim protector and post scorer. His return, paired with the arrival of top recruit Boogie Fland, strengthens Florida’s outlook in the SEC.
7. Darrion Williams
Darrion Williams, a key piece of Texas Tech’s Elite Eight run, withdrew from the draft and committed to NC State, adding a versatile weapon to the Wolfpack. Williams averaged 11.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists last season, shooting 45% from three.
8. Boogie Fland
Boogie Fland, a five-star guard, withdrew from the draft and committed to Florida, setting the stage for a breakout freshman year. Fland averaged 14.5 points and 5.2 assists in high school, dazzling with his scoring and vision. His decision to join the Gators alongside Alex Condon creates an exciting young core.
9. Karter Knox
Karter Knox, younger brother of ex-Kentucky star Kevin Knox, opted to withdraw from the draft and return to Arkansas for his sophomore year.
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Knox averaged 8.3 points and 3.3 rebounds as a freshman, showing flashes of his upside under coach John Calipari. His return adds depth and talent to the Razorbacks’ wing rotation.
10. Isaiah Evans
Duke’s sharpshooting guard, Isaiah Evans, withdrew from the draft to return for another season, ensuring the Blue Devils stay loaded. Last year, Evans averaged 11.0 points, hitting 41% of his threes as part of Duke’s core.
These 10 withdrawals signal a shift in college basketball’s power dynamics heading into 2025/2026. Teams like Houston, Michigan, and Kentucky now have legitimate shots at cutting down the nets, with the return of proven stars.
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