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Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Joins Elite List of Top Players Without College Experience

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Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was named among the 25 best NBA players who never played college basketball, joining legends like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. After a breakout 2025-26 season with the Portland Trail Blazers and his first All-Star selection, Avdija's versatile performance earned him this prestigious recognition.

  • 01Deni Avdija named among top 25 NBA players without college basketball experience.
  • 02He joined legends like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Nikola Jokic on the list.
  • 03Avdija had a breakout 2025-26 season with Portland, earning his first All-Star selection.
  • 04He averaged about 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists per game last season.
  • 05Avdija developed in Europe and was drafted ninth overall in 2020, bypassing US college basketball.
  • 06His move from Washington to Portland transformed him into a key versatile player.

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OrganizationsPortland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Yardbarker, NBA
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