Overview

• Alabama guard Labaron Philon and Michigan big man Yaxel Lendeborg withdrew from the draft on May 29 to preserve college eligibility.
• Philon reversed his plans within hours of the deadline after securing a substantial NIL offer that outpaced his projected rookie earnings.
• Lendeborg declined a first-round projection at No. 26 overall in favor of a Michigan return that bolsters their national title hopes.
• Multiple late-first and second-round hopefuls also withdrew during a decade-low early-entry cycle, reducing depth beyond the lottery range.
• NBA front offices must now recalibrate their scouting as the 2025 class loses key talent to lucrative college NIL deals.