Former St. John's Star RJ Luis Headlines Handful of Late NBA Draft Decisions

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RJ Luis, St. John's

Perhaps one of the most surprising entries into the 2025 NBA Draft, Luis was reportedly being pursued by a number of big-time collegiate programs after earning Big East Player of the Year and consensus All-American honors.

As a junior, Luis tallied 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, two assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 43.9% from the field and 33.6% from beyond the arc. At the combine, the former Massachusetts transfer measured at 6-foot-5 and three quarters of an inch without shoes, also weighing 210 pounds and registering a wingspan stretching 6-foot-10 and half an inch.

Adou Thiero, Arkansas

After two years at Kentucky and one at Arkansas, Thiero elected to forgo his final year of eligibility for the NBA Draft.

As a junior, the former 4-star recruit averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 54.5% from the floor and 25.6% from beyond the arc. Thiero measured at 6-foot-6 and a quarter of an inch without shoes at the NBA Combine, weighing 218 pounds and boasting a 7-foot wingspan.

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Nate Bittle, Oregon

In his fourth year with the Ducks, Bittle averaged 14.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 51.1% from the floor and 33.6% from beyond the arc.

Miles Byrd, San Diego State

At one point, Byrd was viewed as a potential first round pick, but the Aztecs' standout has elected to return to school rather than try his luck in the draft.

In 2024-25, Byrd averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 38.1% from the floor and 30.1% from 3-point range.

Byrd measured at 6-foot-4 and three quarters of an inch without shoes at the NBA Combine, weighing 181 pounds and recording a 6-foot-10 wingspan.

Tae Davis, Oklahoma

Davis declared for the draft and transferred to Oklahoma after two seasons at Notre Dame preceeded by a year at Seton Hall.

The former Fighting Irish standout withdrew from the draft, however, after averaging 15.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in his final season at Notre Dame.