Nittany Lion star.

Penn State’s men’s basketball’s first-ever first-round pick, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, was invited to the NBA’s All-Star weekend as part of the G-League roster for the 2026 Rising Stars Challenge.

Konan Niederhauser was selected in last year’s NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, with the 30th overall pick. Since being drafted, the 6’11” center has garnered playing time in both the G-League and at the NBA level.

Through eight games with the Clippers’ G-League team, Konan Niederhauser has posted 14.5 points per game and 9.5 rebounds per game. The Penn State product debuted in the NBA on October 22nd and has played 25 games for the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 3.6 points with 8.7 minutes per game.

During his senior year at Penn State, Konan Niederhauser averaged 12.9 points per game and led the Big Ten in blocks per game with 2.3 per outing.

About the Author

Sean Regenye

Sean is a fourth-year broadcast journalism major at Penn State University, also studying for a minor in sports studies and kinesiology. He serves as associate editor for Onward State and as a die-hard Philly sports fan on X/Twitter @seanregenye. You can direct your hate (or love, if you got it) to smr7279@psu.edu

How Centre County Voted In The 2026 Midterm Elections

Centre County saw a 55.32% voter turnout rate in the general election.

Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle From State College Hotel & Driving Drunk

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 12.

‘Blood In The Water’: Penn State Football Cornerback Audavion Collins & Secondary Elevating Surrounding Units

“He does a good job of making everyone else around him better because he’s the hardest-working guy on the field at all times.”