Karim Lopez, a top-20 recruit in the 2025 class and the No. 1 international recruit in the 2026 NBA Draft, is headed to the New Zealand Breakers as a part of the NBL’s Next Stars, he announced on Friday.
Lopez, a 6’8”, 195-pound wing, is considered the “future face of Mexican basketball and a potential lottery pick” by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, as his overall set of traits makes him an appealing prospect in the 2026 draft.
More importantly, Lopez is just 17 years old and is now expected to play the next two seasons in the NBL before being eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft.
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