Reports: Luigi Suigo withdraws from NBA Draft, commits to Villanova
The 7-foot-3 prospect averaged 8.1 points and 5.3 rebounds last season and is expected to fill Villanova’s starting center role.
- On Saturday, Villanova announced the signing of 7-foot-3 Italian professional Luigi Suigo, who withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft to join the Wildcats for the upcoming season.
- Previously playing for Mega Superbet in the AdmiralBet ABA League, the 19-year-old averaged 8.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, positioning himself as a projected late first-round draft pick before committing.
- The Ringer's scouting report calls Suigo a "huge piece of clay" with a 7-foot-6 wingspan, noting his disruptive defensive presence and soft hands for future development.
- Coach Kevin Willard added the center to address the team's need for size, integrating him into a frontcourt rotation featuring Oregon transfer Kwame Evans and Ohio State forward Devin Royal.
- International professionals are increasingly choosing college basketball, a trend Suigo exemplifies even as Sports Illustrated reports the NCAA recently distributed "eligibility requirement guidance" affecting such prospects.
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Reports: Luigi Suigo withdraws from NBA Draft, commits to Villanova
Luigi Suigo withdraws from 2026 NBA Draft
Italian center Luigi Suigo has officially withdrawn his name from consideration for the 2026 NBA Draft and will instead continue his development at the collegiate level with Villanova University next season. The 19-year-old big man had entered the draft as an Early Entry Candidate but ultimately decided that another year of growth and exposure could […] The post Luigi Suigo withdraws from 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Italian Center Luigi Suigo Commits to Villanova After Withdrawing From The NBA Draft
Italian center Luigi Suigo has officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft and committed to Villanova per On3. Prior to declaring for the NBA Draft, the 7-foot-3 nineteen-year-old played overseas for Mega Superbet in the Serbian League and ABA League. Suigo played in 26 games during the 2025-26 season, averaging 7.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists for Mega Superbet. Suigo also played in three games for the Italian National team during the 20…
Luigi Suigo Withdraws From Draft; To Play At Villanova
Italian center Luigi Suigo has withdrawn as an Early Entry Candidate from the 2026 NBA Draft. Suigo will now enroll and spend next season at Villanova. The 7-foot-3 center played for KK Mega Bemax in Serbia last season. In 26 games, Suigo averaged 7.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and a block in 18.4 minutes per game. Most mock drafts had Suigo rated as a late first-round pick. The hope is after a strong season at Villanova that the 19-year-old center wi…
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