Penn State’s standout 7-footer is off to the next step in the NBA draft process.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser was invited to the NBA Draft Combine, which will take place in Chicago this week.
Congrats to @PennStateMBB prospect Yanic Konan Niederhauser, whose strong play at #GLeagueEliteCamp has earned him a spot in the #NBADraftCombine this week in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/9jylRjwqhO
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) May 12, 2025
Konan Niederhauser participated in the G League Elite Camp this past weekend, where he tested well and caught the eye of many scouts. Due to his performance, he earned this invite to the combine.
His metrics featured a height of 6-foot-11.25 without shoes on, a 37-inch vertical and a 7-foot-3.25 wingspan.
During Game 1 of the camp, Konan Niederhauser tallied 17 points on 72.7% shooting, four rebounds and two blocks. Konan Niederhauser participated in Game 3 as well, accumulating 14 points on 100% shooting and eight rebounds.
Back in March, Konan Niederhauser mentioned he wanted to improve his shooting this offseason. He knocked down 14-of-25 3-point shots during a shooting drill at the camp.
The Switzerland native left the door open on returning to Penn State next season, but for now, he will continue the draft process.
If Konan Niederhauser doesn’t return, the Nittany Lions’ center position group in 2025-26 includes freshmen Ivan Juric and Justin Houser.
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