An NY rookie has finally made his decision to skip his college return option and continue with the Knicks in the NBA. The New York Knicks drafted Tyler Nickel with the 47th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but his path to Madison Square Garden did not become a certainty on draft night. Nickel held onto a collegiate return option, creating a lingering question about where he would lace up his sneakers this fall. Nickel suited up for the Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League and showcased exactly why the front office zeroed in on him. He continued his sharpshooting by burying 41.3% of his looks from beyond the NBA three-point arc, answering any questions about his range.