Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies commit Neoklis Avdalas withdraws from NBA draft

The Virginia Tech Hokies and head basketball coach Mike Young are one step closer to landing perhaps the most important recruit in school history. On Sunday, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reported that Neoklis Avdalas was withdrawing his name from the 2025 NBA draft.

NEWS: Greek wing Neoklis Avdalas a projected 2nd round pick, is withdrawing from the NBA Draft, agent Alex Saratsis told ESPN.

Avdalas improved his standing at the NBA draft combine and will be a name to monitor in the 2026 NBA draft. pic.twitter.com/fjGhIvSGXV

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 15, 2025 The news came courtesy of Avdalas’ agent.

So what happens next?

Last week, per Eurohoops, Avdalas verbally committed to Virginia Tech…