As Yanic Konan Niederhauser weighs his options he'll have a chance to showcase his talents in front of NBA personnel Penn State basketball's starting center was one of 44 players invited to the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp which will take place from May 9-11 in Chicago Players invited to the elite camp will participate in strength and agility drills select draft-eligible players from the 44 attendees will be invited to compete in the NBA Combine started their journeys grinding at the camp it's essentially a no-lose situation for the Swiss big man who holds the cards with his ability to return to Penn State If Konan Niederhauser does well at the G League Elite Camp he could receive the positive feedback he needs to keep his name in the draft and turn pro The best-case scenario for him would be to earn an invite to the NBA Combine which would surely establish his new position as an upper-level prospect or at least doesn't like the feedback he gets about his stock where he would be a clear cornerstone and anchor for Mike Rhoades and the Nittany Lions as a senior He'd likely start the year as one of the more sought-after prospects from the college ranks with the strong chance of improving it with his play in a high-major conference Either path works for Konan Niederhauser as it hopefully ends in a place that's best for his career 'He's doing a great job': Penn State AD Pat Kraft voices support of Mike Rhoades Given Penn State's current roster situation Konan Niederhauser's decision to stay or go will be course-altering for the Nittany Lions Rhoades will have his defensive anchor and centerpiece with experience to build a competitive team next season There's still a lot of holes in the roster to fill - even with his return But they'd at least have a reliable interior presence it makes an already bleak situation even more so With both Miles Goodman and Kachi Nzeh gone via the transfer portal Rhoades will have to work some serious magic ahead of the 2025-26 season Rising Penn State senior center Yanic Konan Niederhauser has taken another step in his NBA Draft journey according to a new report. Per Jon Chepkovich the 7-footer is among a group of players to be selected to the G League Elite Camp The camp is set to run from May 9-11 in Chicago with details on it’s significance. From the NBA: “It is a two-day event that gives NBA Draft prospects an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives. The athletes will participate separately in five-on-five games and strength and agility drills. “A select number of players from the draft-eligible group will be invited to participate in the NBA Draft Combine later on in the week based on their performance in the NBA G League Elite Camp.” Konan Niederhauser declared for the NBA Draft on April 2, maintaining his eligibility to return to college basketball for a fourth and final year in 2025. Top 101Shane BeamerPuts NCAA on blast Hot3Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein Even before his arrival into the program last summer, Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades saw in Konan Niederhauser a player with a drive to improve Through his first year with the Nittany Lions earning All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition for the effort And I just felt really good about when we were recruiting Yanic Improving through the course of the 2024-25 campaign Konan Niederhauser parlayed the work into the best production of his career He finished with 12.9 points over 25.1 minutes shooting 61.1 percent from the floor and complementing it with 6.3 boards But I just think he picked the right place that could utilize his skill set is the reason why he’s turned into a player at this level that he has And I think he’s hungry to do it at even to a higher level Talk about it with our premium members in the Lions Den message board, here! 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Hot3Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Penn State's 7-foot forward whodeclared for the 2025 NBA Draft has been invited to the upcoming NBA G League Elite Camp The May 9-11 showcase in Chicago gives draft-eligible players a chance to perform in front of NBA personnel and perhaps earn an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine Niederhauser is among a group of 44 players invited to the G League Elite Camp, according to USA Today Sports' Michael Scotto Niederhauser was not invited to the combine but could earn a spot through the G League Elite Camp Sources: The 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp list has been unveiled below. A select number of standout players from this event will also be invited to participate in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. pic.twitter.com/ILTGJZrJ85 According to the G League invitees to the elite camp will conduct drills and play in 5-on-5 games in front of NBA personnel A select group of high-performers at the G League Elite Camp will earn invitations to the NBA Draft Combine the premier showcase ahead of the NBA Draft Niederhauser's performance at the G League Elite Camp will inform his decision about next season In April, Niederhauser announced his intent to enter the NBA Draft but with a caveat: If he returns to play another season of college basketball Niederhauser said he would do so for Penn State That's significant for the Nittany Lions who are rebuilding their roster for the 2025-26 season I've decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft," Niederhauser wrote in a social media post In case I decide to withdraw from the draft I will return to Penn State for my Senior year I'm excited to see what the future holds!" Niederhauser is among Penn State's most important returning players He averaged 12.9 points per game (second on the team) and led the Nittany Lions in rebounds (6.3 per game) and blocks (67) He also ranked fourth in minutes per game (25.1) "He’s very coachable," Penn State coach Rhoades said of Niederhauser after the regular season ended He’s a guy who took great advantage of that throughout the summer and preseason He had ability; we all saw that from day one But I just think he picked the right place [in Penn State] that could utilize his skillset the style of play and being a versatile big guy His approach from being here from June of last year is a reason why he’s turned into the player at this level that he has and I think he’s hungry to do it even to a higher level The deadline for players to withdraw their names from draft eligibility is June 15 The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER WASHINGTON – A landlord in Texas believes postal workers refused to deliver mail to her properties because she’s Black causing some tenants to move out and others to miss bills despite legal protections for the Postal Service for mail delivery problems The case centers on immunity protections for the U.S Postal Service for claims “arising out of the loss or negligent transmission of letters or postal matter.” Circuit Court of Appeals said that doesn’t cover a postal worker's refusal to deliver the mail which is the heart of landlord Lebene Konan’s suit Konan says postal workers withheld mail to some of her tenants because they did not like the idea of a Black landlord renting to white people Konan said she submitted more than 50 complaints to the Postal Service before going to court but the appeals court said the terms “loss,” “miscarriage” and “negligent transmission” don’t apply to Konan’s complaint There can be no “miscarriage,” the appeals court said That’s a different interpretation than three other appeals courts have used And the Justice Department argues the ruling would allow someone to sue anytime their mail isn’t delivered on time as long as they claim the delay was intentional “Congress enacted the postal exception specifically to protect the critical function of mail deliver from such disruptive litigation,” the government’s lawyers told the court Konan’s lawyers say refusal-to-deliver cases are rare and allowing her lawsuit to continue would not cripple the Postal Service The case is expected to be argued this fall Thousands in Centre County Lose Power After Severe Storms Man Dies by Electrocution in State College After Severe Storm Damaged Power Lines Road Closures Continue in Centre County After Severe Storm Penn State center Yanic Konan Niederhauser against Binghamton on Nov Photo by Hailey Stutzman | For StateCollege.com Penn State center Yanic Konan Niederhauser, a dominant 7-foot force who broke out for the Nittany Lions this past season, will test the professional waters this spring. Niederhauser has declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his one remaining year of collegiate eligibility, he announced on Instagram on Wednesday I’ve decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft,” Niederhauser wrote In case I decide to withdraw from the draft I will return to Penn State for my senior year I’m excited to see what the future holds!” who led the Big Ten with 2.3 blocks per game after transferring from Northern Illinois last offseason averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game across the 2024-25 season His potential departure could leave Mike Rhoades scrambling for a veteran centerpiece to build around If Niederhauser ultimately sticks with the NBA Draft route he would become the ninth player to depart the Nittany Lions this offseason Puff Johnson and Zach Hicks are all out of eligibility Niederhauser would leave just four scholarship players from last year’s team on roster: Freddie Dilione V Penn State is set to welcome three freshmen — Kayden Mingo Mason Blackwood and Justin Houser — this summer What should be promising for Rhoades is that Niederhauser has stated his intent to return to the Nittany Lions if he doesn’t find a fit in this year’s draft This was a topic of concern surrounding Niederhauser who was a revelation in an otherwise disappointing season for Penn State which finished the year with a 16-15 record it’s just not recruiting guys that are out there It’s having great conversations with your players on making sure But you gotta control what you can control.” Whether Niederhauser follows through with his draft plans or not with eight or nine players out of the picture the Nittany Lions are in dire need of transfers and international free agents 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business We offer the latest breaking news and videos straight from the Centre County region in Central PA Contact us: info@statecollege.com © Copyright 2000 –  2024 | StateCollege.com® | All Rights Reserved | State College PA – Centre County – Central Pennsylvania – Home of Penn State University This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page. © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. he averaged 25.1 minutes per contest while also.. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Konan's BBQ in Tampa's Carver City neighborhood (1510 N Hubert Ave) has hosted a delicious tradition on MLK Day: Owned and operated by BBQ legend (and former educator) Mike Trigg and his sprawling family Konan's BBQ will serve free meals today from 10 a.m Konan's had 1,500 people show up to enjoy their oak-and-pecan-smoked meats For more on Konan's BBQ, go here. Report a typo (Play Dirty)The south London rappers’ frankness and sharp wordplay puts their rivals to shame on studio album No 4 Britain’s largest supermarket for black and Asian communities but it’s pure pleasure to hear the pair wielding their axe-shaped pens in anger again Watch the video for Krept & Konan’s Kilimanjaro, ft. Oxlade.This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media saying: "The pressure made my mind go blank I promise you I know the answers" Konan of Krept & Konan has gone viral after his disastrous appearance on BBC’s Weakest Link Bonnie Langford and Chris Harris compete alongside Konan to win a potential prize pot of £50,000 for their charity almost two weeks after first appearing on TV social media users have picked up on the episode due to what some have deemed a poor performance from the South London rapper Clips shared on X and TikTok show Konan being asked what fans are calling “easy” questions and getting them wrong His unlucky streak began when host Romesh Ranganathan asked him: “What is eight divided by four?” to which Konan responded “four” Photo credit: @mrtmorgan & @will_ainsworth he was asked when somebody might use the phrase “many happy returns” but it’s usually used on somebody’s birthday Konan was asked: “Someone who is referred to as bilingual can speak how many languages?” to which he guessed “multiple” the contestants were asked to vote for their “weakest link” he accidentally said his own name instead of a competitor leading a social media user to joke: “Bro nearly voted himself off.” He’s since shared the footage on his TikTok page alongside the caption: “The pressure made my mind go blank I promise you I know the answers.” Check out the clips below, and watch the full episode here Bro nearly voted himself off 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/BaZ7JSTuhV — UB1UB2 West London (Southall) (@UB1UB2) April 22, 2025 The presssure made my mind go I blank I promise you I know the answers 😂 #weakestlink #fyp Krept & Konan released their third studio album ‘Young Kingz II’ – the sequel to their 2013 Guinness World Record-setting mixtape ‘Young Kingz’ and first independent album in 10 years In an interview with NME last November Krept said the album feels like “a full circle moment” for the group we released the project that changed our life Now we’re back to being independent [over] 10 years after the original one came out and even the themes – the growth This needs to be the sequel of ‘Young Kings’.” Elsewhere, in February, they launched Saveways – the UK’s first large-scale supermarket tailored to the needs of Black, Asian, and ethnic communities The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 The NBA officially announced that 106 players have filed as early entry candidates for the 2025 NBA Draft, which is held in late June Penn State basketball fans will notice of their own among the candidates: center Yanic Konan Niederhauser The 6-foot-11 big man from Switzerland announced his intentions to enter the draft at the start of April 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks on 61% shooting from the field for Mike Rhoades during his junior season He's received a lot of positive buzz around his pro potential and is considered one of the more underrated prospects Players that enter the NBA Draft early do not give up their eligibility in order to retain college basketball eligibility college players who have entered the NBA Draft 2025 must withdraw by Wednesday That gives Niederhauser about a month to talk to NBA team personnel and determine whether or not it's a good idea to turn pro The month also includes the NBA Draft Combine If Niederhauser's Instagram post is any indication he's approaching the draft process with an open mind Should he impress teams in interviews and during the combine it's all but certain he'll stay in the draft But if the current draft projections are any indication which will be beneficial for his draft stock and for the team's progress in 2025-26 especially after Miles Goodman and Kachi Nzeh both entered the transfer portal Penn State basketball was missing one of its key pieces during the 69-61 loss to Minnesota: starting center Yanic Konan Niederhauser The 7-foot junior big man was in a walking boot during the home game against the Golden Gophers Head coach Mike Rhoades provided an update after the game about the injury sustained during a Sunday practice Came down on his teammate's foot," Rhoades said Konan Niederhauser had one of his best performances in the Return to Rec Hall game against Ohio State where he scored 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting Rhoades was hoping that momentum would carry into the game against Minnesota More: Penn State basketball's Mike Rhoades' message: 'Nobody's coming to save us' sophomore Kachi Nzeh got his first start in a Nittany Lion uniform where he recorded three rebounds and a block in almost 17 minutes Miles Goodman also saw some action as the reserve center but he played the least amount of minutes among Penn State players seeing the court for a little over 5 minutes Rhoades elected to go small most of the game with Zach Hicks operating as the biggest player on the floor at times while Jahvin Carter and Dominick Stewart both seeing time in an extended guard rotation Penn State is already missing one starter as Puff Johnson remained out due to a hand injury And as a team that's on the outside looking in for the Big Ten tournament losing another key player amidst the team struggling is far from ideal Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here There’s a big man on campus for Mike Rhoades Yanic Konan Niederhauser announced he was transferring to Penn State from Northern Illinois last spring averaged a little over seven points and four rebounds per game in his sophomore season with the Huskies It was unclear what Rhoades and the Nittany Lions were getting in Konan Niederhauser except for the raw ability and untapped potential seen on film The junior forward was never the center of discussion over the offseason but he was expected to be a piece of the puzzle for Penn State to succeed in the Big Ten and throughout the season the Nittany Lions’ starting big man has been arguably the best player for Penn State to start the season Konan Niederhauser is averaging 15 points per game on 65.2% shooting in three games — better numbers than from his two years at Northern Illinois He’s averaging a team-high 7.7 rebounds per game to go along with his offensive dominance Konan Niederhauser’s offensive game has taken the next step He hasn’t made a three-point attempt through the game but the seven-footer can stretch the floor behind the arc his impact on the court has been felt just as much or just acting as a big presence inside the paint opposing offenses have had a hard time neutralizing the Swiss giant “[Konan Niederhauser] is back there to make a missed shot or block a shot I thought he did a good job of running some stuff down Everyone inside the program has said the sky is the limit for Konan Niederhauser But there is still a lot to learn before Big Ten play begins and the grueling part of the season ramps up he got in foul trouble early and played only four minutes in the first half Konan Niederhauser still finished with 11 points and seven rebounds but it was a learning moment for the new Nittany Lion In Big Ten play or against tougher non-conference opponents Rhoades will need Konan Niederhauser to stay out of foul trouble and on the court Especially with true freshman Miles Goodman still out with an injury the Nittany Lions are a completely different team Rhoades knew it last year as he mentioned time after time how important it was to have an impact player in his starting five spots Rhoades went out and got that player via the transfer portal “[Konan Niederhauser] has a great feel for the game He just has a great feel for how to play basketball the right way,” Rhoades said growing pains will be inevitable for Konan Niederhauser and the Nittany Lions there is a lot of buzz around what this team could do this year and experience bodes well in college basketball How well Penn State does this winter in a revamped Big Ten depends on how well Konan Niederhauser fits as a puzzle piece for Rhoades and his staff CJ is a junior from McVeytown, Pennsylvania majoring in broadcast journalism and is an associate editor at Onward State. He's a huge Phillies fan, which can be a rollercoaster experience. You can email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @CJGill14 “What’s funny to me is that after spending so much time telling other people’s stories I conclude my time here by writing about my own.” Jacob Francis and Jayson Archer are each accused of leading violent hazing rituals against new members The rock band debuted its unreleased single “Easy Come Easy Go,” along with crowd favorites like “Gives You Hell” and “Dirty Little Secret.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Konan Niederhauser broke out last season after transferring from Northern Illinois A post shared by Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (@yanic14x) Good news and potentially bad news arrive at Penn State’s basketball doorstep yet again! Standout center Yanic Konan Niederhauser has declared for the NBA draft The good news is Niederhauser did not hire an agent keeping his option to return to the Nittany Lions open should he choose to come back If the feedback he gets from scouts deems another college season necessary Niederhauser burst into the scene in the 2024-25 season after spending two years with the Northern Illinois Huskies Those numbers drastically improved with the Nittany Lions as Konan Niederhauser averaged 25.1 minutes Konan Niederhauser was one of the few bright spots on a team that left a lot to be desired will be poised to have an All-Conference type of season Penn State men’s basketball center Yanic Konan Niederhauser declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced Wednesday morning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (@yanic14x) I’ve decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft I wll maintain my college eligibility,” Konan Niederhauser wrote on Instagram “In case I decide to withdraw from the draft I will return to Penn State for my senior year I’m excited to see what the future holds.” In his first season with the Nittany Lions Konan Niederhauser averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game Konan Niederhauser was the only top five scorer last season for Penn State who still has eligibility remaining a Switzerland native spent two seasons at Northern Illinois before transferring to Penn State will have one year of eligibility remaining Michael Siroty is a sophomore from Westfield, New Jersey, majoring in broadcast journalism. When he isn't writing articles or making TikToks for Onward State, Siroty is probably somewhere talking about college sports. You can contact him to discuss your sushi order or music taste on Instagram and X @msiroty or by email at [email protected] The Nittany Lions have advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament It’ll be Brown’s third school in three seasons — D’Marco Dunn had 25 points and Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 15 points and 11 rebounds as Penn State rallied in the second half for an 86-75 victory over No preventing the Badgers from clinching a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament 13-7) went into the weekend in a three-way tie for third with No but could have secured the double bye with a victory following Illinois’ victory over the Boilermakers on Friday John Blackwell and Steven Crowl had 19 points apiece for Wisconsin which had won 22 consecutive home games against Penn State including 19-0 all-time at the Kohl Center which trailed by 13 late in the first half went in front 69-62 on Dunn’s turnaround from the lane Wisconsin cut the lead to 72-70 on Blackwell’s 3-pointer from the right corner with 3:43 left The Badgers then went without a field goal over the final 3:43 Penn State: The Nittany Lions road win at Wisconsin was the first in 30 years Wisconsin: Starting guard Klesmit missed his third straight game with a lower leg injury but should benefit from the extra rest before the Big Ten tournament The Nittany Lions closed the first half with an 8-0 run The Nittany Lions shot 60% in the second half Penn State did not qualify for the Big Ten Conference tournament and would have to receive an offer to play in the NIT and the College Basketball Crown Wisconsin waits for Big Ten tournament seeding A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome who is expected to be the centerpiece of Nittany Lions basketball next season the 7-foot forward who started 29 games for Penn State last season said he plans to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft Niederhauser said he will return to Penn State for his senior season Niederhauser made the announcements in social media post I've decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft," Niederhauser wrote in the post The second part is good news for a Penn State basketball program that loses five seniors and has had three players from its 2024 recruiting class enter the NCAA Transfer Portal Niederhauser is Penn State's top returning player in terms of minutes points and rebounds and represents the core of coach Mike Rhoades' 2025 roster Rhoades signed Niederhauser as a transfer player after the forward spent two seasons at Northern Illinois Niederhauser made 26 starts during the 2023-24 season averaging 7.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game Niederhauser is originally from Switzerland and played with a German professional club team in 2021-22 "You hope when you bring in guys as freshmen that they have urgency to get better," Rhoades said "And I just felt really good when we were recruiting Yanic that he wants to get after it and work at it Niederhauser's decision to return if he withdraws from draft consideration represents a huge offseason victory The Penn State coach must rebuild another roster in his third season with the program Rhoades' team also lost senior Puff Johnson to a season-ending injury after 17 games and now must refill a 2024 recruiting class that could lose three of its four players to the portal Niederhauser and guard Freddie Dilione V are two of the players Rhoades needs to retain most "He’s very coachable," Rhoades said of Niederhauser after the regular season ended Niederhauser has some key dates ahead over the next 10 weeks. College players have until April 26 to meet the NBA's deadline for early entry into the draft The NBA G League Combine is scheduled for May 9-11 and the NBA Draft Combine is set for May 11-18 the early entry withdrawal deadline is June 15 which means Niederhauser can attend the combines and decide his plans by mid-June Penn State men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades will have quite a bit of work to do in reworking the roster for the 2025-26 season. Alresady with a handful of transfers to replace, Penn State may be in need of a new big man after Yanic Konan Niederhauser declared himself eligible for the upcoming NBA draft "After careful consideration, I've decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft," Niederhauser announced on his Instagram account Niederhauser also confirmed he will stay at Penn State as a Plan B in the event he takes his name out of the NBA draft pool I will return to Penn State for my senior year," Niederhauser said Niederhauser can participate in the NBA scouting combine for further evaluation of his draft prospects Niederhauser can see that evaluation to make a better decision on whether or not the draft should come calling or if another year in Happy Valley will serve him well Niederhauser averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season for Penn State He would certainly be leaving behind some massive shoes to fill on the Penn State roster if the NBA ultimately does come calling Follow Kevin McGuire on Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Follow Nittany Lions Wire on X, Facebook, and Threads recently appointed Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Benin officially presented his crendentials on Friday Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin Kouamé Jean KONAN thus becomes the 12th WHO Resident Representative in Benin since 1961 which took place at the Ministry’s premises in Cotonou provided an opportunity for Minister Olushegun Adjadi BAKARI to warmly congratulate Dr He emphasized the importance of cooperation between Benin and WHO describing the organization as an essential strategic partner in the fight against communicable diseases and improving the living conditions of the Beninese population The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Beninese Government to maintaining fruitful cooperation with WHO in respect of the country’s sovereignty and the strategic priorities outlined in the Government Action Program (PAG 2021-2026) “Health is one of the three main pillars of the Beninese Government’s program and within the framework of the upcoming five-year action cycle these priorities will be strengthened through a global health approach aimed at ensuring access to quality care throughout the life cycle,” explained the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kouamé Jean KONAN conveyed greetings from WHO Director-General Dr as well as from the Acting Regional Director of the WHO Regional Office for Africa He expressed his pride in serving Benin at a crucial moment for the country marked by health challenges but also great opportunities for sustainably strengthening the health system During his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs KONAN stated: “Taking on the mission entrusted to me in a global context marked by major health challenges and a decline in public development assistance is a responsibility I embrace with determination.” He continued it is a requirement to strengthen the cooperation between WHO and the Government of Benin so that every Beninese man and woman can enjoy the fundamental right to health.” He also shared his vision for health in Benin emphasizing the importance of a reinforced partnership with the government and other technical and financial partners “In close collaboration with the Ministry of Health I intend to work toward making health an effective right for every citizen by implementing the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy with Benin 2023-2027,” he declared the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy with Benin 2023-2027 is based on four strategic action pillars: ensuring effective universal health coverage strengthening health emergency preparedness and response accelerating the fight against communicable and noncommunicable diseases and helping to build a resilient and sustainable health system The two leaders discussed collaboration priorities including the fight against communicable and noncommunicable diseases and improving access to quality healthcare for all segments of the Beninese population a public health physician with over 25 years of experience also highlighted the importance of resource mobilization and strategic alliances to turn these ambitions into concrete actions and tangible results His appointment as WHO Representative in Benin is seen as an important step in strengthening the cooperation links between WHO and Benin for a future where health will become a key pillar of development and collective well-being His expertise will be an asset to support Benin in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3) Représentant Résident p.i de l'OMS au Bénin Store Krept and Konan flourish on the long-awaited follow-up to their Young Kingz mixtape with an album that benefits from the hard yards and life lessons accrued from the heavyweight UK rap duo 2013’s Young Kingz mixtape was where things really began to take off The project saw the duo – unsigned at the time – collaborate with the likes of Chip hour-long flex of their fledgling lyricism Helped in particular by the success of one of its singles, ‘Don’t Waste My Time’ – which received some transatlantic love via a remix featuring French Montana – the mixtape helped cement the duo’s entrance into the UK rap scene. As the highest-charting mixtape for an unsigned act, it preceded a Best Newcomer award at the MOBOs and sure enough – sensing commercial opportunity like a shark smelling blood – the industry came calling with a record deal (The pair have since spoken openly about the issues that stemmed from their contract which failed to account for the impending streaming era) with brash lyrics and occasionally clichéd beats more focussed on the thrill of a good time than on leaving the listener with lasting wisdom it felt caught between trying to gain underground credentials and venturing down a similar commercial rap route to one of its guest features and now the UK heavyweight rap duo – older Play Dirty – return with the album’s successor this sequel certainly shows that experience pays The first notable aspect of Young Kingz II are the solo tracks – two apiece from each of Krept and Konan – as though each of their lives are now simply too grown-up too complex to occupy the same space on every track it unfolds like two road rap brothers working side-by-side with one stepping back whilst the other spits his story This one-to-one intimacy provides one of the album’s highlights midway through, with Krept addressing his daughter in ‘Nala’s Song’, envisioning her growing up and guiding her in a protective tone reminiscent of Eminem’s ‘Mockingbird’. (A testament to Krept’s evolution, he is now the founder of a multimillion-pound baby skincare line also aptly named after his daughter: Nala’s Baby) And whilst Krept pens a letter to his daughter Konan makes peace with his late father: the Jamaican reggae and ska singer Despite his claim that “keeping things bottled is a specialty of mine,” ‘Delroy’s Son’ sees Konan open up about his father’s later battles with alcohol (he died of cirrhosis of the liver); about trying to emulate his father’s successes (“Mum told me you performed in Brixton well I performed in Brixton / Now when she drives past she can think of the both of us”); and taking the reins in supporting his mum It may not quite have the heights of psychological insight as often penned by Dave, nor the storytelling of an album such as Knucks’ Alpha Place but there is plenty to sink your ears into here; and to peel back the layers to meet the man behind Krept ‘New Snap City’, meanwhile, enlists longtime associate Chip, who featured on the original Young Kingz, to remind us of the growth of UK rap (“of course I’m fucking proud of the scene and where it’s come to”); whilst ‘Street Therapy’ calls on Potter Payper (who famously missed the release of his debut album owing to a prison sentence) in one of the album’s best features But Young Kingz II isn’t simply one long introspection ‘Last Night In Kingston’ sees Konan rap over a menacing beat from producer AdotSkitz with the intensity and bravado we’re usually accustomed to in UK rap and is itself a sequel to Konan’s 2017 freestyle with some of the record’s most lyrically dexterous bars as Ghetts jumps on the mic for a spot as similarly raged-fuelled as his venomous Avelino collab ‘VEX’ Young Kings II also pays homage to both Krept and Konan’s Jamaican heritage with a feature from prolific Jamaican artist Sizzla on ‘Bedroom’ and dancehall star Popcaan on the sensual ‘Smooth Lovin’ A voice recording of Konan’s father adds a further sentimental layer Krept and Konan clearly have a penchant for such small Just as Young Kingz began and ended with the same titled track the album’s sequel begins and ends with ‘Last Cards’ – this time with worldly spoken word segments from actors Damson Idris It’s these kinds of pearly wisdoms that demonstrate Krept and Konan indeed have more cards to play with their music having all the more depth and substance as a result of the lessons learned between their 2013 mixtape and now Keep up to date with the best in UK music by following us on Instagram: @whynowworld and on Twitter/X: @whynowworld You must be logged in to post a comment by Harvey Solomon-Brady | May 01, 2025 | News by Harvey Solomon-Brady | Apr 30, 2025 | News by Harvey Solomon-Brady | Apr 29, 2025 | News Dua Lipa brought her pop potency to the hallowed Pyramid Stage to commence the headline acts at Glastonbury this year It was momentary pop extravagance but won’t go down in the history books of this incomparable musical moment The Mysterines return with Afraid of Tomorrows Brian D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs steps out solo with Till The Morning subtly political and beautifully crafted album blending baroque pop folk and jangly 60s romanticism with moments of emotional gravity Elin Grace's soulful performance at Truck Festival 2024 provided the perfect start to Saturday morning captivating the audience with her heartfelt songs and raw vocal talent we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site and show (non-) personalized ads may adversely affect certain features and functions Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Penn State forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser will enter the 2025 NBA Draft. However, he will retain his collegiate eligibility. In the event he opts to leave the NBA Draft, Niederhauser has noted that he will return to the Nittany Lions. He wrote on Instagram: “After careful consideration, I’ve decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft. In the meantime, I will maintain my college eligibility. In case I decide to withdraw from the draft I will return to Penn State for my Senior year. I’m excited to see what the future holds!” The 7-foot, 250-pound big man had a strong season at Penn State after transferring in from Northern Illinois. In fact, his averages went up considerably despite taking a significant step up in competition. Konan Niederhauser averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds during the 2024-25 season. He was also a force on the defensive glass, recording 2.3 blocks per contest. Though he was fairly dreadful from 3-point range at Penn State (1-of-11 this season), he has shown range out to the arc in the past. He is a career 21.6% 3-point shooter, having made 11 in his career. Penn State fans will be anxiously awaiting Yanic Konan Niederhauser’s decision. If he decides on another year, the Nittany Lions will get a valuable piece back in the frontcourt. Penn State is in a state of flux right now, like many teams in college basketball. Along with Yanic Konan Niederhauser’s decision, the Nittany Lions are also contending with players hitting the transfer portal. Forward Miles Goodman has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal He only spent one season with the Nittany Lions Goodman made 13 appearances for Penn State this season, averaging 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.9 minutes per game. The 6-foot-11 forward had his best game of the season in Penn State’s blowout loss against UCLA on Feb Miles Goodman played high school basketball at Southern California Academy (CA), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 99 overall player and No. 16 power forward in the 2024 recruiting cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. On3’s Grant Grubbs also contributed to this report. Casyo Johnson and Karl Wilson were teens living in Gipsy Hill when they started making music as the record-breaking, agenda-setting duo Krept and Konan. Fifteen years later, they speak to Annabel Nugent about navigating fame together their latest album and newly opened supermarket I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice “The world wasn’t embracing UK rap like right now,” says Konan they’ve fought for recognition and respect from an industry playing catch-up it would have been easier were they coming up as young rappers now who would have made it easier for us?” he shrugs We’re proud of the role we played in getting everything to where it is now – and the role we still play.” a Stone Island puffer coat he keeps on for the whole of our time together Given their long legacy – it’s a wonder they’re still both only 35 – it’s tempting to look backwards, to rack up those broken records, sit back and marvel at their influence on the industry (it was they who inspired Stormzy to quit his steady job at an oil refinery to focus instead on music) “Music is like therapy, innit,” says Konan. “Growing up, we didn’t really have people that we could talk to about our things or situations, so when we can express our emotions through our art, it always comes out in such a beautiful way. I think that’s a big part of why we have built up such a loyal fanbase over the years – because we’re vulnerable and open in our music.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. Terms apply. ADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. Music is like therapy, yes, but Konan turned to the real thing in Channel 4’s Untold: Konan – Trapped in Trauma. The 2023 documentary saw the rapper undergo therapy for PTSD from the murder of his stepfather. He had been hesitant at first, but the pandemic convinced him. “I was there on my own going through the Covid period, and I just felt I didn’t feel as happy as I should with everything that I had accomplished, and I needed to get to the root of it,” he says. Krept was encouraging of his friend’s process (“I was there witnessing certain things that he had to go through, and I know how difficult it was because I saw the effects more than anybody else,” Krept says). As on stage, Krept and Konan have an easy chemistry. It’s rare they overlap in conversation; instead, each listens patiently to the other before chiming in. It’s a fine-tuned double act, a partnership of equals that is undeniably the product of decades of close friendship. It’s remarkable, really, that they’ve stayed together so long in an industry fraught with egos and money. There are a number of factors to their longevity: genuine friendship for one, as well as shared goals and morals. “I also think just where we come from… it doesn’t make sense to get famous and then fall out over something that we never would’ve had without each other anyway. We’re both very logical that way,” says Krept. “And the plan was always to get big together anyway.” We've had to unlearn certain behaviour from growing up on the road “The only thing we argue about is who goes first on a song,” adds Konan. And how do they solve that? “It’s just whoever went second in the last one.” They both laugh. “Literally it’s easy. Logical. It doesn’t have to go beyond that.” Neither of them like to dwell too much on what their lives would look like had music not worked out for them. “Sometimes you don’t want to know,” laughs Konan. “I don’t know if it would’ve been positive, so we’re just going to leave that one alone. But we’re here now, and we’ve made the most of this, and we’re going to continue to make the most of this.” Truly they have. Inspired by Jay Z’s empire, Krept and Konan have started several businesses including a dessert eatery (the impeccably named Crepes & Cones), an events company, and an award-winning all-natural babycare line. Now, they’re opening a 15,000 sq ft “inclusive” supermarket in Croydon. “You know how your mum would always go to the World Food aisle in Sainsbury’s? It’s like that, but it’s the whole shop” is how they describe it. The only thing we argue about is who goes first on a song Things are improving, they both agree. “Rappers are represented way better now that there are people from the culture that are in the media,” says Konan. “And people have seen it long enough to understand it, so I think it’s in a good place. Man, obviously mistakes are still going to be made, naturally... [like] the media mistaking rappers for footballers. That’s always going to happen. That’s just how the game is, but it’s in a way better position than it was when we first came into it.” ‘Young Kingz II’ is out now via Play Dirty Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/in_arts-entertainment/in_music/image/gallery_mpu_sb","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"Krept and Konan","description":"Krept and Konan","caption":"Rap royalty: Krept and Konan have been forging the way for British rap since the release of their 2013 mixtape ‘Young Kingz’ Rap royalty: Krept and Konan have been forging the way for British rap since the release of their 2013 mixtape ‘Young Kingz’ they speak to Annabel Nugent about navigating fame together Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 18 and Penn State snapped a four-game losing streak with an 80-72 victory over Rutgers on Monday night Baldwin made 6 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers and 7 of 9 free throws for the Nittany Lions (13-6 Niederhauser sank 7 of 8 shots and grabbed six rebounds Nick Kern had 16 points and six rebounds for Penn State and Fred Dilone V scored 12 with four assists Freshman Ace Bailey scored 30 on 13-for-15 shooting with four 3-pointers to lead the Scarlet Knights (10-9 Lathan Sommerville added 12 points and six rebounds Baldwin had 10 points and Dilone scored nine to help Penn State take a 37-35 lead into halftime Sommerville had four points in a 6-0 run to begin the game for the Scarlet Knights The Nittany Lions grabbed their first lead at 21-20 on a three-point play by Baldwin and his 3-pointer was the final basket of the half Rutgers grabbed its first lead of the second half at 44-43 on a layup by Bailey with 16:12 left to play Baldwin buried a 3-pointer and Niederhauser had the final two baskets in an 11-0 run that gave Penn State a 61-53 lead with 6:17 remaining Sommerville made two free throws to get Rutgers within 69-67 with 1:52 to go and Kern had a layup after Rutgers’ Dylan Harper missed a 3-pointer with a chance to tie Rap duo Krept & Konan have announced their return with the upcoming fourth studio album “Young Kingz was an independent project that transformed our lives and marked a staple moment in our journey once again creating as independent artists with Young Kingz 2,” the duo says View this post on Instagram A post shared by Krept and Konan (@kreptandkonan) Young Kingz 2 is set for release via their independent label, Play Dirty on 7 February 2025. Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday Joel Klatt Dubs Penn State Football No. 1 Team in the Country Penn State All 105: Koby Howard Brings Depth to WR Room Projecting Penn State QB Drew Allar’s Passing Hierarchy Post-Spring Rankings: Penn State Ahead of Ohio State Odds: Penn State QB Drew Allar Among Favorites to go No. 1 7-1: Penn State Wrestling Great Bo Nickal Loses 1st MMA Fight Via TKO Penn State Wrestling: 5 More Win U.S. Open Titles Penn State Wrestling: Here’s What Happened at The U.S. Open This Weekend Penn State Wrestling All-American Accused of Fleeing Police, Resisting Arrest Penn State Wrestling: Former Star Undergoes Surgery Penn State Basketball Adds Transfer Guard From Cincinnati Transfer Portal Update: Big Ten Transfer Visiting Penn State Penn State Basketball: Yanic Konan Niederhauser Declares for Draft, Keeps Eligibility Penn State Basketball Freshman Jahvin Carter Entering Transfer Portal Penn State Hockey’s Magical Ride Ends in National Semifinal History in Allentown: Penn State Hockey Wins Instant Classic to Advance to First Frozen Four PSU Hockey Wins at Michigan, On Doorstep of NCAA Tournament Penn State Hockey to Play in Wrigley Field No.17 Penn State Falls to Notre Dame in Shootout Former Penn State WR Julian Fleming Fails Physical Giants Legend Opens Door For Abdul Carter to Wear No. 11 Crank Call Calamity: Abdul Carter Got Prank Called During Draft Golik: Why Stephen A. Smith is Right On Abdul Carter Requesting No. 56 Stephen A. Smith Rips Abdul Carter For ‘Shameful’ Request Recruiting: Top-Ranked Penn State Commit Receives Power 4 Offer Penn State Recruiting: Breaking Down All 15 Commits Penn State Football Lands Commitment From Top 20 2026 Linebacker Recruiting: Penn State Commit Invited to Big-Time Showcase Penn State Recruiting: An Updated 2026 Class Breakdown Konan Niederhauser missed Tuesday’s game against Minnesota after spraining his left ankle during practice He was seen with a boot on his foot before tipoff Following the loss — Penn State’s fourth straight — Mike Rhoades said the big man was day-to-day Konan Niederhauser was enjoying a career year with Penn State before his injury rebounds (6.2) and field-goal shooting (62.2%) His last game against Ohio State was his best in the Big Ten He scored 21 points (8-of-14 shooting) and grabbed five rebounds Against the Golden Gophers the Nittany Lions struggled to convert on at-rim attempts shot 12-for-19 on layups and 60% on two-pointers Kachi Nzeh got the start Tuesday against Minnesota with Konan Niederhauser sidelined. Nzeh played nearly 17 minutes and corraled three rebounds, blocked a shot, and had three fouls. Rhoades closed the game with a smaller lineup, though, with Dominick Stewart playing the final two minutes and 11 seconds. Penn State-UCLA will tip off inside Pauley Pavilion on Saturday. It is the first of two games in Los Angeles for PSU, as it will stay in town for a matchup with USC on Tuesday. Enter your email address to get notifications of new posts by email. 0 In transfer portal news, former Penn State basketball player Puff Johnson is expected to enter but it might not matter. Matt Zenitz of... 0 A Penn State basketball big man has entered the transfer portal. Per Jamie Shaw of On3Sports, Penn State is losing Kachi Nzeh (6-foot-8)... 0 Mike Rhodes has landed his first addition through the transfer portal. According to Joe Tipton of On3, Cincinnati guard Josh Reed has committed... 0 A player from a Big Ten school who just entered the transfer portal is visiting Penn State. 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Konan Niederhauser was not participating during pregame warmups and was seen in a boot and street clothes before the game Penn State forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser is in street clothes with a boot on his left foot the 7-footer is averaging 12.7 points & 6.2 rebounds per game for the Nittany Lions this season huge loss for Penn State for tonight’s game vs — Daniel Gallen (@danieljtgallen) February 4, 2025 The 7-foot Swiss is having a breakout year with the Nittany Lions Details of the injury and its extent are unknown at the time. Tuesday’s game will be the first Konan Nierderhauser has missed all season long, opening up opportunities for sophomore Kachi Nzeh and freshman Miles Goodman to take on larger roles With fifth-year senior Puff Johnson already out with a right-hand injury, Penn State will have to adjust its game plan to guard Dawson Garcia, the second-leading scorer in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions — who are seven-point favorites against Minnesota — will look to snap their three-game losing streak Tuesday. Mike Rhoades’ squad is 10-1 inside the Bryce Jordan Center, hoping to use that momentum to end this current skid. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. Krept & Konan joined Capital XTRA Breakfast to chat about their new song 'Smooth Lovin' with Popcaan and also spilled on meeting Rihanna earlier this year Wonder what it is like to meet pop royalty Rihanna Well Krept & Konan swung by the Capital XTRA studios to let us know The rap duo joined Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie this morning to chat about their new track 'Smooth Lovin' with Popcaan their upcoming album and their recent interaction with Rihanna it's been nerve-wracking to come back," said the duo and are set to release their first album in five years early next year When host Shayna Marie asked the rap duo what it was like to meet the Fenty founder earlier this year at an event in London Konan said how "sick" the experience was just to know that she actually acknowledges us she’s been aware of us for a minute." He continued: "Krept’s been rapping about her for a while so it's like the final boss moment." Krept then joked that his "bars never went to waste" as the rapper has frequently mentioned RIRI in his tracks Krept raps Cos I don’t need that drama / Unless she Rihanna Krept & Konan's new album YOUNG KINGZ II drops 7th February 2025 and their new song 'Smooth Lovin' feat Krept and Konan on meeting Rihanna & ‘Young Kingz 2’ details 👀 See more Latest Music News Tickets What’s the longest you’ve ever waited for a sequel? Croydon duo Krept & Konan have kept fans waiting 12 years for the follow-up to their debut album, Young Kingz. In the intervening decade they’ve gone from rising stars to rap game royalty while continuing to make hits rap and dancehall for that signature UK sound Singles Low Vibrations and New Snap City showcase the pair’s breezy beats and cheeky bars both artists take a moment for introspection Nala’s Song is Krept’s message to his three-year-old daughter a beautiful and cathartic address to Konan’s late father These slow-burners are some of the album’s best tracks and infuse the latter half with a fresh energy Highlights here include Smooth Lovin’ featuring dancehall legend Popcaan the sombre bars of Street Therapy that reflect on darker times and the thumping beats of Rage with grime veteran Ghetts full of personal touches and boasting accomplished features Krept & Konan have announced a new album British rap duo Krept & Konan are back with a new album for the first time since 2019's Revenge is Sweet This time, the pair have made a follow-up release to their 2013 mixtape Young Kingz, titled Young Kingz II, a nod to the project that catapulted them into worldwide acclaim. So, when will Young Kingz II be released, who are the features and what else do we know? Here's all the information you need. The release date for Krept & Konan's new album is revealed on 7th February 2025. Krept & Konan's release is set to be on their independent record label called Play Dirty, and will be their fourth studio album. Young Kingz II follows 2019's Revenge Is Sweet, 2017's 7 Days / 7 Nights, 2015's The Long Way Home and their first mixtape Young Kingz. The tracklist and features for Krept & Konan's new album have not yet been revealed, however the pair appear to have teased them on social media. Krept posted an Instagram carousel teasing the September 11 date alongside a plethora of rappers, including MoStack, K-Trap and Popcaan. This could be a hint as to who might feature on the album, but only time will tell! Previous collaborations have included Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, Stormzy, Wiz Khalifa, Jeremiah, Skepta, Ed Sheeran and Emeli Sande. 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