2025 NBA Draft Combine winners: Raynaud, Lendeborg and Byrd
These 2025 NBA draft prospects are the biggest winners from the NBA Draft Combine
The 2025 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and pretty soon, we will know exactly which players are eligible to hear their names called to turn pro.
Despite receiving invitations to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, however, some players have decided to withdraw as early entrants from this class and instead return to college for another season.
Some of the most notable names to make that choice include Yaxel Lendeborg (who will transfer from UAB to Michigan) and Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford.
Some players who have decided to stay in the draft include Carter Bryant (Arizona), Thomas Sorber (Georgetown), Cedric Coward (who committed to Duke from Washington State), and Adou Thiero (Arkansas).
Candidates had until May 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET to withdraw from the draft if they wish to play in the NCAA next season.
These rankings are based on consensus opinion aggregated by our friends at Rookie Scale. We will continue to update this post as more players make their decisions.
Meanwhile, for more prospect coverage, here is our latest NBA mock draft at For The Win.
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1. Yaxel Lendeborg
TEAM: Michigan Wolverines (via UAB)
2. Labaron Philon
TEAM: Alabama Crimson Tide
3. Tahaad Pettiford
TEAM: Auburn Tigers
4. Boogie Fland
TEAM: Florida Gators (via Arkansas)
5. Alex Condon
TEAM: Florida Gators
6. Miles Byrd
TEAM: San Diego State Aztecs
7. Isaiah Evans
TEAM: Duke Blue Devils
8. Darrion Williams
TEAM: NC State Wolfpack (via Texas Tech)
9. Milos Uzan
TEAM: Houston Cougars
10. Mackenzie Mgbako
TEAM: Texas A&M Aggies (via Indiana)
11. Karter Knox
TEAM: Arkansas Razorbacks
12. Otega Oweh
TEAM: Kentucky Wildcats
13. PJ Haggerty
TEAM: Kansas State Wildcats (via Memphis)