Yanic Konan Niederhauser - College Basketball News & Rumors

Yanic Konan Niederhauser becomes first Penn State player ever taken in 1st round of NBA draft Despite Penn State’s disappointing 16-15 finish in the 2024-25 season, one former Nittany Lion has made significant program history. Yanic K...

JUNE 26, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Remaining in 2025 NBA Draft Niederhauser will remain in the 2025 NBA Draft, per Jacob Myers.

Impact The 7-footer is coming off a career year at Penn State after transferring from Northern Illinois. In 2024-2025, Neiderhauser averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 61 percent from the field. He'll now officially chase his NBA Dreams this summer.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State basketball lands Croatian center, 2025 prospect Ivan Juric Mike Rhoades adds an intriguing European prospect to the roster, one that could be amplified depending on the fate of Yanic Konan Niederhaus...

MAY 8, 2025 • YDR.COM

Declares for NBA Draft Niederhauser has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while maintaining collegiate eligibility, according to Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.

Impact Niederhauser has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so his pro declaration makes sense even if he may not be up to snuff. YKN has until June 15 to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft. If he opts out of it, Niederhauser will enroll at Penn State again.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closes year with double-double Niederhauser finished Saturday's 86-75 victory over Wisconsin with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 34 minutes.

Impact Niederhauser recorded his fourth double-double of the season while helping Penn State achieve its first victory at the Kohl Center in program history. The Nittany Lions unfortunately won't qualify for the Big Ten tournament, so if this is the end of the road in 2024-25 for the junior center, Niederhauser will finish with career-best marks in scoring (12.9 ppg) and rebounding (6.3 rpg).

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D'Marco Dunn scores 25, Penn State beats No. 12 Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — D’Marco Dunn had 25 points, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 15 points and 11 rebounds as Penn State rallied in the second...

MARCH 8, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Dunn scores 25, Penn State beats No. 12 Wisconsin 86-75

D’Marco Dunn had 25 points and Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 15 points and 11 rebounds as Penn State rallied in the second half for an 86-75 victory over No. 12 Wisconsin, prevent...

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Penn State visits Blackwell and No. 12 Wisconsin

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Baldwin and Penn State host No. 16 Maryland

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominant outing against Minnesota Niederhauser notched 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and five blocks in 31 minutes during Saturday's 69-60 win over Minnesota.

Impact Niederhauser was nearly unstoppable during Saturday's win over the Golden Gophers, logging 24 points, seven rebounds, one assist and five blocks in the contest. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has started in 26 games this season, averaging 12.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.2 blocks on 24.1 minutes per game. Niederhauser and the Nittany Lions will look to steal a win on the road against IU this Wednesday as they aim to sneak into the Big Ten conference tournament.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yanic Konan Niederhauser scores 24 points as Penn State men's basketball defeats Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 24 points, Penn State men’s basketball had a dominant 17-minute stretch in the middle of the.....

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Yanic Konan Niederhauser scores 24 points as Penn State defeats Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 24 points, Penn State had a dominant 17-minute stretch in the middle of the game, and the Nitt...

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Penn State's Konan Niederhauser throws down slam dunk against Minnesota

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 19 against Nebraska Niederhauser racked up 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 89-72 win over Nebraska.

Impact Niederhauser matched Zach Hicks with a team-high 19 points, adding on four rebounds and two blocks during Wednesday's win over the Cornhuskers. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has found a home with the Nittany Lions, averaging 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.1 blocks across 25 starts. Niederhauser continues to score with ease, converting on 62 percent of his shots from the field on the season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser slashes to the rim and throws down a monstrous jam vs. Nebraska

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Limited in return Niederhauser contributed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one block and two steals in 12 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 92-67 loss to USC.

Impact It's hard to tell if Niederhauser was still limited by the ankle injury that forced a recent two-game absence, as foul trouble limited his usage all evening and resulted in one of his least productive stat lines of the year. It's the third time he's fouled out this year, and predictably, he's been at or under four points and three rebounds in each of those outings. Next up is a matchup against Great Osobor and the Washington Huskies on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Niederhauser (ankle) is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against USC.

Impact Niederhauser will return to action after a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. The junior forward totaled 43 points and 14 rebounds across his last three outings.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against USC Niederhauser (ankle) has been listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup with USC.

Impact Niederhauser, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, remains a game-time call for the Nittany Lions on Tuesday. The 7-foot junior is averaging 12.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.1 blocks across 22 starts on the season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision at USC Konan Niederhauser (ankle) is a game-time decision for Penn State's game Tuesday at USC.

Impact Konan Niederhauser was a game-time decision before he did not play Penn State's game Saturday at UCLA. Ideally for him, Tuesday will be different.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Neiderhauser (ankle) didn't play in Penn State's 78-54 loss to UCLA on Saturday.

Impact The starting center missed his second straight game for the Nittany Lions. Kachi Nzeh has started both games in his place. Neiderhauser's next chance to play will come against USC on Feb. 11.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of starting lineup Niederhauser (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at UCLA, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Niederhauser won't start in the weekend outing, which doesn't bode well for an active status. The junior forward suffered a sprained ankle during practice this past week and is now at risk of missing back-to-back matchups.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call against UCLA Niederhauser (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against UCLA, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Niederhauser, who is dealing with a sprained ankle, will come down to a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with the Bruins. The 7-foot junior, who sat out against Minnesota on Tuesday, is averaging 12.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.1 blocks across 22 starts.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with sprained ankle Niederhauser (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in practice, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Niederhauser has been termed day-to-day according to head coach Mike Rhoades after suffering a sprained ankle in practice this week. The 7-foot junior's status is up in the air for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting boot on left foot Niederhauser (undisclosed) is wearing a boot on his left foot prior to Penn State's game against Minnesota, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Niederhauser was listed as questionable, and then not seen warming up Tuesday night. Now, given that the center was spotted with a boot on his left foot, it's safe to assume he won't play against the Gophers. It'll be the first absence of the season for the starting center, who averages 12.7 points and 6.2 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Niederhauser (undisclosed) is not warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Jon Sauber of the State College Centre Daily Times reports.

Impact Niederhauser, who was listed as questionable on Penn State's injury report, is not warming up prior to Tuesday's showdown with the Golden Gophers. If the 7-foot junior, who is averaging 12.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks across 22 starts is unable to go, Kachi Nzeh figures to see a larger role in the contest.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Dunn scores 25, Penn State beats No. 12 Wisconsin 86-75

Penn State visits Blackwell and No. 12 Wisconsin

Baldwin and Penn State host No. 16 Maryland

Penn State's Konan Niederhauser throws down slam dunk against Minnesota

Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser slashes to the rim and throws down a monstrous jam vs. Nebraska