🟠 Houston’s Milos Uzan Declares for 2025 NBA Draft After Breakout NCAA Tournament

Author: Jonathan Givony
Published: April 13, 2025 | 9:05 AM ET
Source: ESPN | NBA Draft Analyst & Co-Founder of DraftExpress

Houston Cougars star guard Milos Uzan is officially entering the 2025 NBA Draft, his agent Aman Dhesi of PNW Sports Group confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.

Uzan — currently ranked No. 42 in ESPN’s NBA Draft rankings — was instrumental in Houston’s 35–5 season and deep NCAA tournament run. The 6-foot-4 junior emerged as one of the most improved guards in college basketball, earning All-Big 12 Second Team honors after averaging 11.4 points, 4.2 assists, and shooting 43% from three.

📈 A March Madness Star

Uzan boosted his draft stock with a series of standout postseason performances:

• 25 points in Big 12 Championship win over Arizona

• 22 points and 6 assists in Sweet 16 victory against Purdue

• Key playmaker in Houston’s run to the national title game, where they narrowly fell to Florida

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Scouts have taken notice of Uzan’s:

• Crafty hesitation moves

• Efficient three-level scoring ability

• Low turnover rate

• Defensive growth under coach Kelvin Sampson

After two inconsistent years at Oklahoma, Uzan found his form at Houston, becoming a key two-way contributor for one of the nation’s most dominant teams.

⏳ Decision Deadline & What’s Next

Uzan has one year of NCAA eligibility remaining, and can still withdraw from the draft by May 28. If he pulls out, he’s expected to return to Houston, where he remains the team’s best passer and third-leading scorer — vital traits for a program eyeing another deep March run in 2026.

His decision will significantly shape the Big 12 landscape next season, especially as Houston looks to reload quickly after a championship-caliber year.

• 📍 NBA Draft Combine: May 11–18, Chicago

• 📆 Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline: May 28, 2025