On Wednesday, June 25, the Los Angeles Clippers selected a very talented and young Penn State Basketball player for their team. Yanic Konan Niederhauser came running to the stage when he was drafted at No.30 in the NBA Draft. With his selection in the first round, he has made history to become the first Nittany Lion to be selected for the NBA Draft. Yanic Konan Niederhauser decided to transfer to Penn State earlier, where he played two seasons before getting drafted. He has improved his game under the guidance of the coach, Mike Rhoades. His progress has resulted in his selection in the first round only.
Los Angeles Clippers’ Reaction to the Selection of Niederhauser
The camp performances were initiated, and by the end, NBA Scouts were found overlooking Niederhauser, giving another indication of his selection. Moreover, the player who is originally from Switzerland wasn’t expecting his selection in the Draft and had planned to return to Penn State. However, he was shocked when he became the first Nittany Lion to step into the NBA draft.
Lawrence Frank has open-heartedly welcomed the new player, Yanic Konan, in the NBA draft for the Los Angeles Clippers. He regards Yanic as a talented young individual who is an all-rounder in the game he plays. It can include running, protecting the rim, rolling, finishing, and scoring, which he does with perfection. All the analysts have considered that the selection will bring positive impacts to the team, which is a proud statement for Yanic.
Niederhauser is an outstanding athlete who finishes and protects his side with smoothness and perfection. Moreover, his 7-foot height is a major advantage for the player, which will help him to outshine many other players. NBC Sports has been appreciating Niederhauser after his selection, regarding him as an ‘impressive athlete.’ Moreover, it gave the Clippers a B for their choice as they believe Yanic has improved himself after college.
Niederhauser in Penn State Basketball and his Achievements
Niederhauser played his first two seasons in Basketball at Northern Illinois, where he played in the Big Ten. He plays the game with full dedication and determination; he got the 12th rank nationally. His average points were 12.9, which is considerably good, while he had a total of 6.9 rebounds in his games. Other than that, he has also led Penn State and grown up to be the biggest asset of the state.
The two seasons he played marked his position in his present achievement. He single-handedly managed to score 19 points against Nebraska and 24 points against Minnesota, which meant the Big Ten won. Later on, he was taken in by the Nitanny Lions, where he scored 15 points and 11 rebounds in the season at Wisconsin.
How did Niederhauser Manage to get Selected in the NBA draft?
After playing two seasons at Penn State, he started competing in the G League Elite Camp. His competitiveness and determination filled the lungs of the NBA leaders. He scored 15.5 points and six rebounds in the average of the two games. This caught the eyes of the NBA radars and was selected in the NBA draft. According to the ESPN survey, Yanic was an underrated player who earned his name in the draft with his gameplay.
In an interview, Niederhauser also revealed that he was stopped by saying he was selected for the NBA draft by the authorities. However, they never told him which team he would be placed in. When he was selected as No.30 in the NBA draft for the Los Angeles Clippers, he lost his cool. He was surprised and couldn’t think of anything else. He ran towards the stage from where his name was announced for the first time.
Conclusion
Yanic Konan Niederhauser is a dedicated and hard-working player who has made his place in the NBA draft. He has consistently improved his game over the years and has earned the achievement with his skills. Hopefully, he performs and proves to be an asset to the Los Angeles Clippers this season.
