Milos Uzans Surprise Decision: Withdrawing from NBA Draft to Return to Houston for Senior Season

Milos Uzan, a standout player on one of the top college basketball teams last season, has decided to return for his senior season. The Houston guard, who was listed as No. 38 on Yahoo Sports' big board, has reportedly withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will be back in school. The decision comes as a surprise as Uzan had previously withdrawn from the draft following his sophomore year at Oklahoma, announcing he would return to college and transfer to Houston. In his first season at Houston, Uzan had a breakout season, averaging 11.4 points and 4.3 assists as the Cougars went 35-5 and finished No. 2 overall in the final men's poll of the season. During the NCAA tournament, Uzan helped the Cougars reach the championship game, where they lost to Florida in a tight contest. Uzan's return to Houston for a final year is expected to ensure the Cougars are ranked high once again at the start of the 2025-26 season. He'll combine with Emanuel Sharp, who averaged 12.6 points last season, and Joseph Tugler, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, to give Houston a formidable trio. Uzan could see his numbers increase once again in his senior season, especially after L.J. Cryer's departure. If Uzan can step up his game once more, he could further increase his NBA Draft grade before his college eligibility runs out after next season. Uzan did not specify why he withdrew from the draft again, but it's possible he was hoping to receive a higher draft grade from teams and experts or he wanted to return to Houston to try and win a championship after the team nearly pulled off the feat last season. The decision will undoubtedly be a boost for the Cougars as they look to build on their success from last season and compete for a championship in 2025-26.