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

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First reported by N12 · 16 hours ago

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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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