Over 100 Early Entrants File for 2025 NBA Draft in Brooklyn

The 2025 NBA draft early entry deadline is approaching, with 106 players having declared, a decrease attributed to the increased earning potential from name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights at the collegiate level. Players must withdraw from the draft by May 28 to retain NCAA eligibility, and several prospects, including Bryant and Byrd, are evaluating their positions after the NBA Draft Combine, where they participated in drills and interviews to gauge their draft stock. Meanwhile, Minnesota lost four scholarship players to the transfer portal, with notable departures including Mitchell to Canisius, Cochran to Rhode Island, Rigsby to Radford, and Betts to Montana, each seeking new opportunities for the 2025-26 season. The transfer activity and draft declarations highlight the fluid nature of college basketball rosters ahead of the upcoming season.