Zeng is capable of seizing the opportunity. The lefty has a smooth stroke and is a plus-shooter from three, primarily off the catch. 11 in 2016. He really showed me what the program is about and how I'd fit perfectly at Gonzaga. [2] For his freshman year of high school, Zeng moved to the United States, enrolling at Windermere Preparatory School in Windermere, Florida. "In high school, I defended everyone: guards, forwards and even big men. Gilbert McGregor is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. "Most importantly, I wish I can contribute wearing the Chinese national jersey and represent my country on a global stage. [Assistant] coach Tommy Lloyd has been taking such a great care of the athletes that came from overseas. "My family always teaches me to be a great person before everything," Zeng said. Inside NBA G League's developmental program. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Zeng, like many U.S.-based international players, elected to return home. Fanbo shined the light on his potential plans via ESPN. 2003111 Windermere Preparatory School ESPN Gonzaga . Zeng Fanbo of Windermere Preparatory School in the game. Zeng, who plays above the rim frequently but also possesses strong passing ability and a smooth lefty shooting stroke, is a "special, unique player, at 6-foot-9 who shot 47% for 3," Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff said. I hope that I can influence Chinese basketball, and even the youth. "Most importantly, I wish I can contribute wearing the Chinese national jersey and represent my country on a global stage. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The team has announced a 25-game schedule comprising exhibition games against G League teams and participation in the G League Showcase Cup. "I was lucky enough to have coach Brian Hoff from Windermere Prep and my AAU coach, Anthony Ricks, to help me grow as a student and a player. In fact, some labeled him as the best Chinese prospect since Yao Ming. Chinese forward Fanbo Zeng of the G League Ignite is signing with the Indiana Pacers and will play for the team in Las Vegas NBA summer league, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fanbo Zeng - 6-9 - G League Ignite (China) Landers Nolley II - 6-7 - Memphis Keyontae Johnson - 6-5 - Florida Gmail Player Search Featured Posts Re-Draft of the 2022 NBA Draft, Top 20 - 2 Months Into The Season My Guys - Prospects I'm Irrationally High On In The 2023 Draft 2023 NBA Draft Big Board - Early Season Edition "It was important because it helped me learn a different style of playing, as well as the culture. "This is the best and fastest way to become a pro, and also get better every day," Zeng told ESPN. As the only Chinese player on the list, Zeng ranked 4th in Florida and 10th in the power forward position. [4] He returned to China after the season and was unable to rejoin the team in his junior season due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. This page was last edited on 30 December 2022, at 06:34. I'm lucky enough to have someone like Yao [Ming] as a pioneer. "My family always teaches me to be a great person before everything," Zeng said. 2021 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings 247Sports Composite Top247 Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team 1 1 Chet Holmgren Minnehaha Academy (Minneapolis, MN) C 7-0 / 190 100 1 1 1 2 2. "This was the best decision I could . You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. As the only Chinese player on the list, Zeng ranked 4th in Florida and 10th in the power forward position. So, it had a pretty big impact, but at the same time showed me more options.". I'm far from being compared to the greatest Chinese players that ever played. Zeng, who will look to reclassify to 2021, is considered arguably the most promising Chinese . For example, Ja Morant being an unranked player in high school did not keep him from being selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and leading the Rookie of the Year competition. Stay on current site or go to US version. I hope that I can influence Chinese basketball, and even the youth. I hope that I can influence Chinese basketball, and even the youth. Fanbo Zeng is 1/1 looking for $95 OBO Ask for prices on other stu. The transition to Gonzaga will be so much easier because of that," Zeng said. He really showed me what the program is about and how I'd fit perfectly at Gonzaga. Pacers sign undrafted G League Ignite prospect with high upside, According to James Boyd of the Indianapolis Star, Biggest winners & losers from 2022 NBA Draft, What is G League Ignite? Zeng has an opportunity to put his tools on display for a Pacers team that has some opportunities in the front court, especially with T.J. Warren no longer in Indiana and the trade rumors that surround center Myles Turner. I'm very confident on the court and enjoy every second of playing ball. Zeng is a Chinese basketball player who was born on Jan. 11, 2003. He said he will look to reclassify to 2021 and enroll at the school next summer. Verbal Commits Newsletter. Only two Chinese players have been drafted in the past 15 years, with Zhou Qi being the last player to set foot on an NBA floor, in 2018. "He's a great passer who can handle it as well. 33 prospect in the Class of 2022, has committed to play for Gonzaga, he told ESPN. He wants to go to work every day, maximize his potential and be the best. I will also finish schoolwork a year early and start playing in college next year. Zeng was born in Harbin in the Chinese province of Heilongjiang. 9 pick in the 2019 NBA draft; Lithuanian big man and fellow former Zag Domantas Sabonis was selected No. He's as hard of a worker as I've ever coached.". After three members of the Ignite were selected in the 2022 NBA Draft, The Athletic's Shams Charania broke the news that undrafted forward Fanbo Zeng had signed with the Pacers ahead of the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. NBA scouts will be allowed to evaluate practices for the G League Ignite starting Thursday, a team official told ESPN. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form.If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Japanese forward Rui Hachimura was the No. Zeng picked Gonzaga over scholarship offers from Florida State, Florida, Virginia Tech and others. Fanbo Zeng is a quick, bouncy and agile combo forward from China who is playing with the G League Ignite this year, after previously committing to Gonzaga. On the court, I see myself as a skilled, athletic and smart perimeter player. 1 overall? I need to keep working on getting stronger. NIL, legal threats among issues for new NCAA boss, Tennessee coach Vitello to return after suspension, No. 15), Michael Foster (No. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Zeng, like many U.S.-based international players, elected to return home. NBA Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Daily Lines All-Star Game More The transition to Gonzaga will be so much easier because of that," Zeng said. The G League Ignite have reportedly added another big name to the fold for the 2021-22 season. "I was lucky enough to have coach Brian Hoff from Windermere Prep and my AAU coach, Anthony Ricks, to help me grow as a student and a player. Also, just to develop overall. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 1. Fanbo Zeng was once a top ranked high school prospect. He arrived in the United States from China in 2017 as a 14-year-old, establishing himself as one of the top players in his class with a strong sophomore season at Windermere Prep high school outside Orlando, Florida, averaging 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.1 assists per game last season. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello, FSU AD: Lagging ACC revenue 'has to change', Huskers volleyball set for outdoors to spike crowd, Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field, College baseball 2023 Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list -- favorites, sleeper picks, Women's college hockey: Top players, key storylines, Frozen Four picks, Men's college hockey: Top teams, best players, Frozen Four picks, U-M's Hutchins, NCAA softball wins leader, retires. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello, FSU AD: Lagging ACC revenue 'has to change', Huskers volleyball set for outdoors to spike crowd, Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field, College baseball 2023 Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list -- favorites, sleeper picks, Women's college hockey: Top players, key storylines, Frozen Four picks, Men's college hockey: Top teams, best players, Frozen Four picks, U-M's Hutchins, NCAA softball wins leader, retires. "It's always more difficult for international players to adapt," Zeng said. Overall Rank: E+ Only: Position Rank: A native of Harbin, China, Fanbo. Jalen Duren Montverde Academy . Coming from a basketball family, with both parents ex-players, Zeng was identified as a prospect at an early age, moving from his hometown of Harbin to an academy 750 miles away in Beijing at age 11 before eventually moving to Oregon and then Florida. 33 prospect in the ESPN class of 2022, told ESPN on Wednesday that he has signed with the NBA's G League Ignite program and will declare for the 2022 NBA draft. "It's very, very important to have coaches who understand different cultures and can guide me through this process.". Fanbo Zeng, the No. Which I'm sure it will be a blessing to train with some of the best coaches and teammates.". Jun 25, 2022. I really hope that someday I'll be playing in the NBA. According to James Boyd of the Indianapolis Star, Zeng's contract is an Exhibit 10 deal, a positive indicator that the 19-year-old will have a future with the Pacers franchise. 33 prospect in the ESPN class of 2022, has signed with the G League Ignite program and will declare for the 2022 NBA draft. In an interview with ESPN, Zeng stated,"This is the best and fastest way to become a pro, and also get better every day,"This was the best decision I could make while I was in China. "Most importantly, I wish I can contribute wearing the Chinese national jersey and represent my country on a global stage. It's a huge motivation for me rather than pressure. So, it had a pretty big impact, but at the same time showed me more options.". The U.S. ban on travel from China will prevent him from finishing his final two years of high school at Windermere Prep, so Zeng will spend this upcoming season in China and attempt to enroll early at Gonzaga, starting next summer. I already can't wait to join.". Fanbo Zeng. I'm very confident on the court and enjoy every second of playing ball. I'm very confident on the court and enjoy every second of playing ball. Fanbo joined Ignite as one of the worlds top youth prospects, ranked as one of the top forwards and 33rd overall by ESPN in the class of 2022. He arrived in the United States from China in 2017 as a 14-year-old, establishing himself as one of the top players in his class with a strong sophomore season at Windermere Prep high school outside Orlando, Florida, averaging 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.1 assists per game last season. Though Zeng is only 19 years old, his story of fighting overseas to join an NBA team is already known to many in . I already can't wait to join.". At Windermere Prep, Zeng was ranked as high as 33rd in the high school class of 2022 before reclassifying to become a high school senior in 2021, where he still received a four-star distinction. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month Fanbo Zeng Class of 2022 6'9" | 185 lbs | PF Windermere Preparatory School Windermere, FL N/A RATING - NATL - ST 19 POS verbal 11/21/2020 Gonzaga Fanbo Zeng Power Forward 6'9" | 185 lbs Status Undeclared. Back in 2014, 11-year-old Zeng joined "Project Eaglet" of the CBA's Beijing Ducks as one of the most promising children. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida before returning to China in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephen Curry was only a three-star player in high-school and now he is three-time NBA champions and two-time NBA MVP. Zeng and the Pacers open Summer League play on Friday, July 8. Fanbo Zeng (Chinese: ; born January 11, 2003) is a Chinese professional basketball player for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Birth: 11 1 2003 (age 20) : 207cm / 6'9". Fanbo Zeng is a quick, bouncy and agile combo forward from China who is playing with the G League Ignite this year, after previously committing to Gonzaga. 6-9, 205 | Class of 2021. "They've had many significant examples of developing international players. 2 overall pick James Wiseman. NIL, legal threats among issues for new NCAA boss, Tennessee coach Vitello to return after suspension, No. 1 overall? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He spent two years at. /CFP. I agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. He has some work to do, but there's a reason that the franchise has reportedly signed him to an Exhibit 10 contract. Though he was not rated five stars, Zeng is NBA material who just needs to work harder. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida. That's one of the important goals I have at Gonzaga. 11 in 2016. I already can't wait to join.". I had to finish high school back in my hometown. I can only work harder to achieve what they have achieved. "Big man on campus: Fanbo Zeng brings A-game to Windermere Prep", "Fanbo Zeng is big missing piece for Windermere Prep basketball", "Fanbo Zeng of Windermere Prep is 3A basketball All-State", "Windermere Prep basketball's Fanbo Zeng quarantined in China", "Orlando area high school boys basketball season preview", "Top Chinese prospect Fanbo Zeng picks G League Ignite over Gonzaga: Sources", "Fanbo Zeng, the No. As part of a talented Ignite team, Zeng did not get a chance to fully showcase his skills during the 2021-22 season, but he has plenty of untapped potential that can be put on display during his time with Indiana. G League Ignite forward Fanbo Zeng is signing with the Indiana Pacers and will play for them in Summer League, sources told The Athletic on Saturday. Which I'm sure it will be a blessing to train with some of the best coaches and teammates.". College Sports Home Scores Rankings Tickets ", Richard Lapchick | Contributing Writer, ESPN.com, Zags and Zeng: Touted recruit chooses Gonzaga, College softball rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week, Previewing the 2023 college softball season: Players you need to watch, key storylines and WCWS predictions. But I must work extremely hard to have a great career and accomplishments. He paved the way for Chinese players, especially players who play in the States. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida before returning to China in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fanbo Zeng, 2022 Power Forward - Rivals.com Unable to get prospect follow status. [Head] coach Mark Few has been an extremely successful coach. At the high school level, he played for Windermere Preparatory School in Windermere, Florida. Zeng is a 19-year-old lefty that stands around 6-foot-10 and is known for his shooting and feel for the game. With only one Chinese player drafted since 2007, the country's basketball fans have significant hopes for Zeng's development over the coming years. Hometown Windermere, Fla. School Windermere Prep (POST) Position Power Forward. What's going to separate him is he's got a humility about him. 1 in combined men's and women's college basketball rankings, Dick Vitale's 2020-21 college basketball players to watch -- and more, 2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Michigan stays at 1; Auburn and UNLV rise. "For me, my plan of going back to high school in the States had to be canceled. Fanbo Zeng. "Being kind and grateful has been very important in my life. "I really appreciate people believing in me, and I'll use that as a motivation. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. Player Rankings Player Rankings; . Rankings; Bronny James Tabbed As Top-10 Pick In Mock 2024 NBA Draft. /CCTV-5. Zeng picked Gonzaga over scholarship offers from Florida State, Florida, Virginia Tech and others. By contrast, LeBron James Jr. (Bronny James), son of the NBA great LeBron James, was ranked 24th on the 2023 Class list. Zeng returned to China at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and, due to travel restrictions, missed out on what would have been his senior year at Windermere. [3] As a sophomore, he averaged 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game, earning Class 3A All-State first team honors. Top Chinese prospect Fanbo Zeng signs with G League Ignite, eyes 2022 NBA draft Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By Full Scoreboard > ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. That doesn't include Zeng, who wasn't previously considered a candidate to join this upcoming draft class. So, it had a pretty big impact, but at the same time showed me more options.". He says he has grown 2 inches in the past 18 months and now stands 6-foot-11, while weighing 198 pounds. 11 in 2016. He downplayed comparisons to former Chinese NBA players. "It's been difficult for the entire world," Zeng said. [9][10] On June 25th, 2022, Fanbo Zeng signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers. Fanbo Zeng. [Assistant] coach Tommy Lloyd has been taking such a great care of the athletes that came from overseas. "For me, my plan of going back to high school in the States had to be canceled. Height:6-11Weight:199Position:FClub:G League IgniteAge:19, 2021-2022 Season StatsPPG:3.8RPG:1.4APG:0.8BLK:0.3STL:0.8. "This was the best decision I could make while I was in China. WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Fanbo Zeng, a top international prospect from China, has signed to play with NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today. That's one of the important goals I have at Gonzaga. "It's very, very important to have coaches who understand different cultures and can guide me through this process.". Another member of G League Ignite has found a path to the NBA. 2022 Fantasy Outlook. There are no shortcuts. 41: Pelicans: Kennedy Chandler: PG - Tennessee - HT: 6-0 1/2 - WT: 172 - WING: 6-5 1/4 - Fr - A bit undersized but plays bigger than his size and has big time athleticism. Zeng said his decision to come to the U.S. at age 14 should help his transition to the college game and, he hopes, boost his chances of playing in the NBA. Courtesy of NBA G League Fanbo joined Ignite as one of the world's top youth prospects, ranked as one of the top forwards and 33rd overall by ESPN in the class of 2022. Fanbo Zeng, China's top basketball prospect, is decommitting from Gonzaga and planning to join the NBA G League Ignite, sources tell The Athletic's Shams Charania. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum salary NBA contract with particular clauses attached to it. 2022 Sports Phenoms, Inc., All Rights Reserved | This site has no affiliation with the National Basketball Association | Website by SOF, Inc. Top Chinese prospect Zeng joins G League Ignite, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, V. Bryant settles crash photos suit for $28.85M, Sources: Lakers to reassess LeBron in 2 weeks, Irving: Need to scale back self-imposed pressure, Jokic sixth player in 100 career triple-double club, Driven Giannis 'OK' if people take him for granted, Durant to debut for Suns on Wed. vs. Hornets, Pels say injured Zion progressing, set for imaging, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, Waiver wire pickups: Look to Malik Monk, Kevon Looney, Virus forces Mexico City G League team to Texas.
Who Is Daniel Maslany Married To,
Why Are Lithuanians So Tall,
Bird Dog Peach Whiskey Iced Tea,
Articles F
