NEWS: Greek wing Neoklis Avdalas a projected 2nd round pick, is withdrawing from the NBA Draft, agent Alex Saratsis told ESPN.
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Greek guard Neoklis Avdalas reportedly withdrew from the 2025 NBA draft ahead of the 5 p.m. EDT deadline on Sunday, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
Avdalas averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 35.7% shooting from 3-point range in 26 games last season with Peristeri in the Greek League. He finished in double figures seven times, including a season-high 23 points on Dec. 22.
The 6-foot-8 standout competed in the combine last month, averaging 10.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and one block in two scrimmages in Chicago, Illinois. He registered a 6-foot, 9-inch wingspan in the anthropometric measurement testing.
Avdalas was considered a potential second-round pick in the draft after a solid showing at the combine. He dazzled in the open court on offense with his athleticism and size, and has shown potential as a three-level scorer at the next level.
The 19-year-old is now expected to join Virginia Tech, having previously been connected to the program if he withdrew from the draft. He would join a team adding four-star prospects Christian Gurdak and Sincere Jones, among others.
Avdalas will now have the opportunity to continue his career with the Hokies. He can improve his skill set in the ACC and should be a prospect to watch in the 2026 NBA draft.