2025 NBA Draft: 60 Spots Up for Grabs, 106 Hopefuls
Numbers Down from 2024,րագր Nirp
With the 2025 NBA Draft just around the corner, 106 players have declared their intentions to play in the American professional league. This number is significantly lower than last year’s 195, marking the lowest since 2015. The decrease can be attributed to the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule change in NCAA, allowing college players to earn from their performance.
Italian Players in the Running
Among the Italians vying for a spot are:
- Saliou Niang, averaging 6.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in Eurocup, with promising stats in Serie A for Trento.
- David Torresani, averaging 2 points and 0.8 rebounds in Serie A for Treviso. While his chances might be slim, he could still attract attention.
International Talent on the Radar
Other international talents include:
- Momo Faye, a Senegalese talent with Italian roots. Media reports hint at a possible move to the NBA.
- Lady Sarr, a promising player from Treviso, who did not make the list this year, eyeing a potentially higher pick in the future.
“The 60 (indeed, 59 to be precise) who will go … a significantly lower number than that of 2024 and also the lowest from 2015 to today. — 247Sports News“
Did you know?
Before the NIL rule, college athletes could not earn money from their name, image, or likeness, making the jump to the NBA morepressing.
Pro Tips
Expect to see more college players turning pro once they’re eligible for the draft, thanks to the NIL rule.
FAQs
- How many players have declared for the 2025 NBA Draft?
- 106 players have declared.
- Why has the number decreased since 2024?
- The decrease can be attributed to the NCAA’s NIL rule change.
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