Pettyford, Fillon, Bird and Owe announce their withdrawal from the 2025 NBA Draft to stay in college to play

Auburn University freshman point guard Tahaad Pettiford announced his withdrawal from the 2025 NBA draft. ESPN official website's latest prediction is the 37th pick. He stayed at school to compete in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft in his sophomore season. He averaged 11.6 points, 3 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game in 22.9 minutes in his freshman season, helping the Tigers reach the final four.

Pettyford, joint trial physical test naked height 6-0 (1m83), wingspan 6-5.5, from New Jersey, the NBA template is considered Mike Conley or Brandon Jennings. He said: "I am very happy to go through this process and get feedback from NBA teams. Returning to Auburn is a better situation for him. I will be a better choice next year. This year is not 100%, so I don't want to take this risk."

University of Alabama freshman point guard Labaron Philon announced his withdrawal from the 2025 NBA draft, 6-4 (1m93), and averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game in his freshman season. He previously revealed that he had informed coach Nate Oats will not return to Alabama to play and now decides to regret staying in school to compete in his sophomore season. He will strive for the first round of the 2026 NBA draft. Due to Fillon's return, Alabama is expected to become a team in the semi-finals of the NCAA Championship.

San Diego State wing Miles Byrd announced his withdrawal from the 2025 NBA Draft. ESPN official website's latest forecast is the 43rd pick, 6-7 (2 meters 01), and averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in the sophomore redshirt season. He shot only 30% of the three-point shooting percentage and 38% of the field goal. He said that he needs to be stronger when he comes back and helps the team win the championship so that he can reach the first round in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh announced his withdrawal from the 2025 NBA Draft to stay in school for his senior season. He is 6-4 (1.93 meters), from New Jersey, and averaged 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game in his junior season. He received good feedback from NBA teams. The unanimous opinion is to return to school and have a wonderful year. He wants to work hard to improve the market, give himself the ability to win the championship, and win all more honors.

Oregon center Nate Bittle announced his withdrawal from his fifth season in the 2025 NBA Draft to join the university. He finally broke through and averaged 14.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 51.1% from the field and 33.6% from three-pointers. He is similar to Brooke Lopez, with a height of 7-0 (2.13 meters), and a wingspan of 7-5. Due to a wrist injury, he played only five games for the Ducks in the 2023-24 season.

NCAA ​​stay deadline, players who have announced their stay at the university will continue to compete, including University of Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, Northwestern University Nick Martinelli, SMU guard Jaron Pierre, Mississippi State Quincy Ballard, Notre Dame Gambian American Kebba Njie, UT Arlington wing Raysean Seamster, Seton Hall Canadian wing Elijah Fisher, University of Oregon Devon Pryor, University of New Mexico Chris Howell.