Seven international players withdraw from NBA Draft / News - Basketnews.com

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It’s been a busy night for some of the international talents before the upcoming NBA draft.

According to Jonathan Givony, Roko Prkacin, Ariel Hukporti, Ibou Badji, Hugo Besson, Malcolm Cazalon, Gabriele Procida, and Carlos Alocen withdrew their names from the upcoming NBA Draft.

Probably the most surprising decision was made by Prkacin, who was projected the 36th selection. In ESPN’s Mock Draft, Hukporti was placed in 60th pick.

The rest of the players have not been projected as potential picks at the time.

Meanwhile, Josh Giddey, Usman Garuba, Alperen Sengun, Juhann Begarin, Rokas Jokubaitis, Vrenz Bleijenbergh, and Amar Sylla decided to keep their names in the NBA Draft.

Giddey is a projected no. 10 pick, while Sengun is 16th, Garuba - 17th, Begarin - 38th, and Jokubaitis - 46th.

According to BasketNews insider Donatas Urbonas, Jokubaitis in the upcoming season will either make a debut in the NBA or will be wearing Barcelona's shirt.

The NBA Draft will take place on July 29 in Brooklyn.

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