NBA Draft Withdrawal Watch: Yaxel Lendeborg and Alex Condon Return to School—Who’s Next?

In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by co-hosts James Barlowe and Leif Thulin to break down the major decisions NCAA prospects are facing ahead of the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline.

In the first two segments, the crew focuses on high-profile returners:

Yaxel Lendeborg, one of the top prospects still on the fence, has opted out of the NBA Draft and committed to Michigan via the transfer portal after leaving UAB.
Alex Condon of Florida has also chosen to return to school, giving the Gators a major frontcourt piece as they look to build on last season’s momentum and contend for a repeat national title.

In the final segment, attention shifts to the prospects who have yet to make their final call. With the deadline looming on Wednesday at 11:59 PM ET, the trio weighs in on the decisions still to come from:

Tahaad Pettiford (Auburn)
Myles Byrd (San Diego State)
Otega Oweh (Kentucky)
Adou Thiero (Arkansas)
Jamir Watkins (Florida State), who’s not only undecided but also in the transfer portal, adding intrigue to his next move.

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