China’s natural promising youngster, Fanbo Zeng, has recently signed an agreement with the GLeague’s Ignite team, the outlet reported. ESPN.
Zeng, 18, is ranked 33rd in the top prospects in the 2022 class. Initially, he committed to Gonzaga University ahead of Florida, Florida State and Virginia Tech; However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused him to have to return to China.
He has finally ruled out playing the NCAA tournament, and believes that joining the Development League is the best option for his professional future. In his last year of High School he averaged 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.1 assists with an outstanding 47% on triples.
«This is the best and fastest way to become a professional. And also to improve every day, ”admitted Zeng. “This was the best possible decision while I was in China. I’m not saying that the NCAA is not good, but the GLeague is the best option for me, “he added.
Zeng arrived last week at the Ignite team facilities and will soon be authorizing training with the rest of his teammates. Training in basketball in the United States during his adolescence believes that it will facilitate his adaptation to the league.
“That changed everything for me: learning to play with others and against other athletic players. In high school, he defended everyone: point guards, forwards and even tall men. I can fit in on any team because I take open shots, I look for a partner and I make good decisions with the ball. Growing two inches this summer has helped me jump higher and improve my defense and rebounding, “he explained.
Currently it would be around 90 kilograms in weight with a height of 1.80 meters, according to the aforementioned media. Only two players from China have been drafted in the last fifteen years, with Zhou Qi being the last to step onto an NBA floor in 2018.
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