BYU guard Egor Demin has announced that he will be putting his name in the 2025 NBA draft, ending months of speculation about his future. The 19-year-old Russian point guard expressed gratitude to his coaches, teammates, and family members at a trilingual press conference at the Marriott Center Annex.
Demin cited a mix of emotions when making the decision, saying he was both happy and stressed during the process. He revealed that his head had been telling him to declare for the draft, but his heart had been pulling him back to BYU. Ultimately, Demin’s head won out, and he has decided to pursue an NBA career.
The young guard expressed his commitment to the decision, stating he will not just go through the pre-draft process before making a final choice. He plans to return to finish his degree from BYU as he navigates professional basketball. Demin also praised Coach Kevin Young for developing him into an NBA prospect during his only season at the university.
Demin’s decision comes with favorable mock draft projections, with some outlets predicting he will be selected in the top half of the first round. The 19-year-old Russian has already made a name for himself as one of the most promising young players in college basketball, and it remains to be seen how his career will unfold.
“I just love this place so much,” Demin said of BYU. “Cougar Nation is a huge part of who I am now… This place is full of smart people and dedicated people trying to make you better, on the court and off the court.”
Source: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/04/08/why-teenager-egor-demin-ultimately-decided-to-declare-for-the-nba-draft