The NBA has spent the majority of the 21st century looking to globalize the sport through international games, camps, and their Global Academy. Nations like Canada, France, Spain, and Australia are just a few that have made their imprint on the league over the past few decades and will continue to through future generations. We take a look at this year’s draft class which shows that the league has players from all over the world ready to be the future of the sport.
Seven international players from five different countries who did not attend a U.S. college are likely to be selected in this year’s NBA Draft:
- Hugo Besson (France)
- Dyson Daniels (Australia)
- Ousmane Dieng (France)
- Khalifa Diop (Senegal)
- Nikola Joviu0107 (Serbia)
- Ismael Kamagate (France)
- Jean Montero (Dominican Republic)
The participation of these foreign prospects means there will be four continents represented in this year’s draft.