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Yanic Konan Niederhauser

22-Year-Old CenterC
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Injury Foot
Est. Return 10/1/2026
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The final pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Niederhauser joins a loaded Clippers' center room led by Ivica Zubac and Brook Lopez. The Penn State product is a long shot to be part of the Opening Night roster with two veterans ahead of him, but the rookie finds himself with a great opportunity to learn and develop. Niederhauser wasn't a superstar in college and played on a bad team. However, he blocked 2.3 shots per game, showcasing a unique blend of size and athleticism, and was ultra-efficient around the rim. Niederhauser's shot-blocking prowess will be the trait that gets him action at the NBA level eventually, but there's plenty of room to grow offensively as a low-post scorer. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should pay close attention to Niederhauser's progress, but he can be avoided on draft day in redraft leagues. Read Past Outlooks
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Last 14 Days
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Overall
Height 6'11"
Weight 242
DOB 3/14/2003
College Penn State
Drafted 1st Rd, #30 in 2025
$Signed a two-year, $5.62 million contract with the Clippers in July of 2025. Contract includes $3.02 million team option for 2027-28.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Niederhauser played the first two years of his college career at Northern Illinois but didn't really thrive. He made a huge leap in the 2024-25 season, though, and he enjoyed an excellent campaign after moving to Penn State. He was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention and ranked 12th in the nation in blocks with 2.3 per game, leading the Big Ten in that category. His junior year was a career-best season on both ends of the court, as he also averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a junior, ranking second and first at Penn State, respectively. College aside, Niederhauser also has plenty of international experience and has represented Switzerland at various youth levels. When at his best and fully engaged, Niederhauser is a player who can wreak havoc on both ends of the court with his athleticism and instincts. Both traits play well on both ends of the court, and he profiles as a player who could be a solid rim finisher with elite defensive ability, particularly as a shot-blocker. However, his fundamentals aren't always there, and at times, he struggled with the pace of the college ranks, which might be a slight concern at the next level. Plus, there's a scenario where he might have a gear or two more left to unlock as a shooter. He has a soft touch near the rim and a passable mid-range shooting. The percentages aren't pretty, but the mechanics suggest he might improve those numbers with time -- as long as he puts the work in. His handles and passing ability are two things that haven't progressed as expected, either, meaning he's not expected to operate as a passing outlet in the post or as a passing alternative in pick-and-roll situations. It's hard to project the kind of player Niederhauser can be, as there are key areas in which he needs to improve to reach his full potential. He can be a DeAndre Jordan-type player on the defensive end in terms of instincts and athleticism. Still, if he unlocks a gear or two on offense, he has the upside to be an elite two-way center who could average nearly a double-double at his prime. If he doesn't, his career at the next level might be limited to being a situational backup big man who'd see most of his minutes due to his defensive prowess.

Shut down for rest of season
CLos Angeles Clippers
Out For Season
March 5, 2026
Niederhauser has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and will require surgery. He's been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
This is a tough blow for Niederhauser, who suffered the injury during Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers. It's still too early to talk about whether the big man will be available for the start of next season, though the team could provide an estimate following the procedure.
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How does Yanic Konan Niederhauser compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
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  • Effective Field Goal %
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  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
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  • Total Rebound %
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  • Assist %
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True Shooting %
69.1%
 
Effective Field Goal %
64.5%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
5.0%
 
Free Throw Rate
62.0%
 
Offensive Rebound %
10.5%
 
Defensive Rebound %
21.2%
 
Total Rebound %
16.0%
 
Assist %
4.2%
 
Steal %
0.5%
 
Block %
6.7%
 
Turnover %
14.0%
 
Usage %
15.8%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
10.2
 
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Out for two-game road trip
CLos Angeles Clippers
Out For Season
March 4, 2026
The Clippers announced after Wednesday's 130-107 win over the Pacers that Niederhauser will remain in Los Angeles to undergo further evaluation for his right foot injury and won't travel with the team for its upcoming two-game road trip, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
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Exits game early with foot injury
CLos Angeles Clippers
Out For Season
March 4, 2026
Niederhauser won't return to Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a right foot injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. He will finish with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across eight minutes.
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Leaves for locker room
CLos Angeles Clippers
Out For Season
March 4, 2026
Niederhauser exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to an apparent lower right leg injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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Big impact off bench Monday
CLos Angeles Clippers
March 3, 2026
Niederhauser finished with 11 points (3-6 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals across 21 minutes during Monday's 114-101 victory over the Warriors.
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Career-high four blocks Sunday
CLos Angeles Clippers
February 23, 2026
Niederhauser registered seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and four blocks across 26 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 111-109 loss to the Magic.
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