Sir Alexander leaves, Isan Almanza arrived That pretty much sums up the last few days for the Perth Wildcats. Chief left his club and joined the NBA, formed by the second-place Wizards. The second will settle in the NBL.
It's official and confirms the rumor mentioned a few days ago. Because the Spanish nugget (who averaged 11.7 points and 7.4 rebounds in the G-League) had his name withdrawn from the 2024 draft a year before he made it to the big leagues.
Issan Almanza (19 years old) will use the NBL as a springboard for the likes of Josh Gidde, LaMelo Ball and Alexandre Sarr to come through Australia. A situation that worries his country, which sees young talent leaving Spain.
Like France, which has a contract with the NBA, with more interest in the NCAA (and its dollars) or the NBL (and its “next stars” program), it hopes to retain them and find a way to avoid the talent drain. In one place, playing time at a Spanish club is often limited. .
Welcome to Perth, Isaan! ⭐️
The Perth Wildcats are pleased to announce the signing of U19 and U17 FIBA World Cup MVP Isan Almanza as the club's NBL25 Next Star.
Izan (pronounced ee-dahn) is the first Spanish player to become an NBL Next Star!
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