The league stated on Tuesday that thirteen potential early entrants have pulled out of contention for the forthcoming 2025 NBA Draft.
The drafting event is set for June 25-26 in Brooklyn, New York.
The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 1 overall pick and are expected to select Duke forward Cooper Flagg.
The 13 players, including their present teams (countries) and heights:
- Mohammad Amini, Nancy (France), 6–7
- Alec Anigbata from Ulm (Germany), 6-9
- Neoklis Avdalas from Peristeri, Greece, 6-7
- Bassala Bagayoko from Bilbao (Spain), 6-10
- Asim Djulovic from OKK Beograd (Serbia), 6-9
- Mouhamed Faye, Reggio Emilia, Italy, 6-9
- Lazar Gacic from OKK Beograd (Serbia) secured the win with a score of 6-11.
- Ben Henshall, Perth (Australia), 6'5"
- Malique Lewis, South East Melbourne (Australia), 6-8
- Mathias M'Madi, Moron (Spain), 6 feet 5 inches
- Zaion Nebot, Le Havre (France), 6-2
- Michael Ruzic from Joventut (Spain), height 6-9
- David Torresani from Treviso, Italy, height 6-1