40. 2022 Fiba Asia Cup Best Players of All time

The 2022 FIBA Asia Cup is the 30th edition of the premier basketball tournament in Asia. Hosted by Indonesia, this competition will bring together some of the top teams from across the continent to compete for continental glory. Featuring a new format and exciting rules changes, it promises to be an unforgettable event that showcases the best talent in Asian basketball.

With many countries aiming to become champions and gain international recognition through their performances at this tournament, spectators can expect thrilling matches full of intensity and passion as each team strives for success.

1. Hamed Haddadi

Champville SC

Career

• NBA draft: 2004 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1999–present
• 1999–2002: Shahin Ahvaz
• 2002–2006: Paykan Tehran
• 2003: → Al-Nasr
• 2004: → Sanam Tehran
• 2007–2008: Saba Battery Tehran
• 2008–2013: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2008: → Dakota Wizards
• 2011: Melli Haffari Ahvaz
• 2013: Phoenix Suns
• 2013: Foolad Mahan Isfahan
• 2013–2014: Sichuan Blue Whales
• 2014: Mahram Tehran
• 2014–2015: Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles
• 2015–2016: Sichuan Blue Whales
• 2016: Petrochimi Bandar Imam
• 2016–2017: Sichuan Blue Whales
• 2017–2018: Petrochimi Bandar Imam
• 2019: Champville SC
• 2019–2020: Nanjing Monkey Kings
• 2020–present: Sichuan Blue Whales
• CBA champion (2016), CBA Finals MVP (2016), CBA All Import Player First Team (2021), 2× All-Chinese CBA Centre of the Year (2015, 2016), 2× All-Chinese CBA First Team (2015, 2016), CBA Best Defender (2015), 2× CBA All-Star (2014, 2016), 2× Iranian League champion (2016, 2018), William Jones Cup MVP (2013), 2× All-William Jones Cup Best Player (2013, 2015), 4× FIBA Asia Cup MVP (2007, 2009, 2013, 2017), 2× FIBA Asian Club champion (2008, 2013), 2× WABA champion (2011, 2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Iran, Asian Games, : 2014 Incheon: Team, : 2018 Jakarta-Palembang: Team, : 2006 Doha: Team, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2007 Tokushima: , : 2009 Tianjin: , : 2013 Manila: , : 2017 Beirut: , : 2015 Changsha: , FIBA Asia Challenge, : 2014 Wuhan: , : 2016 Tehran: , William Jones Cup, : 2009 Taipei: , : 2011 Taipei: , : 2013 Taipei: , : 2015 Taipei:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Iran
• Asian Games
• : 2014 Incheon: Team
• : 2018 Jakarta-Palembang: Team
• : 2006 Doha: Team
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2007 Tokushima:
• : 2009 Tianjin:
• : 2013 Manila:
• : 2017 Beirut:
• : 2015 Changsha:
• FIBA Asia Challenge
• : 2014 Wuhan:
• : 2016 Tehran:
• William Jones Cup
• : 2009 Taipei:
• : 2011 Taipei:
• : 2013 Taipei:
• : 2015 Taipei:

Hamed Haddadi is an Iranian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Hamed was born in 1985 and played his first professional basketball game in 1999 with Shahin Ahvaz.

In 2002, he transferred to Paykan Tehran where he spent six seasons before joining Al-Nasr in 2009. He has appeared in over 650 games across all competitions, averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds per game. 

Haddadi represented Iran at both the 2004 FIBA World Championship and 2012 Summer Olympics, where he averaged 7 points and 3 rebounds per game respectively.

Hamed Haddadi is a professional Iranian basketball player who currently plays for the Sichuan Blue Whales in China. He has played for various teams in Iran and abroad, most notably with Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns. 

In 2016 he won the CBA title with his team, the Sichuan Blue Whales. He was also named to the All-Star Team that year, as well as being voted MVP of the playoffs after leading his team to victory over rivals Shanghai Sharks in an exciting seven game series final stage match up.

Also Played For: fiba, fiba basketball world cup

2. Dar Tucker

Career

• High school: Arthur Hill (Saginaw, Michigan)
• College: DePaul (2007–2009)
• NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–present
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: –
• 2009–2010: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2010–2011: New Mexico Thunderbirds
• 2011–2012: Aix Maurienne
• 2012–2013: Reno Bighorns
• 2013: Cañeros del Este
• 2013–2014: Aix Maurienne
• 2015: Reno Bighorns
• 2015: Atlético Echagüe
• 2015: Carabobo
• 2015–2016: Estudiantes Concordia
• 2016: Huracanes del Atlántico
• 2016–2017: Estudiantes Concordia
• 2017–2021: San Lorenzo
• 2021–2022: Flamengo
• FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2022), 2× Americas League champion (2018, 2019), Americas League Grand Final MVP (2019), Argentine League MVP (2017), Argentine League Finals MVP (2019), Argentine League Top Scorer (2017), 4× Argentine League champion (2017–2019, 2021), Argentine League Best Foreign Player (2017), NBA D-League Most Improved Player (2011), 2× NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest Champion (2010, 2011), Third-team Parade All-American (2007)

Dar Tucker is a shooting guard who has played in the NBA since 2009. He attended high school at Arthur Hill, and then college at DePaul before being drafted by the D-Fenders without playing in any games.

In 2010 he was signed by the New Mexico Thunderbirds but only spent one season with them before moving to Europe and playing for Aix Maurienne from 2011 to 2012. 

After spending two seasons overseas, Tucker returned to America and signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2014 where he stayed until 2017 when he was traded to San Lorenzo de Almagro of Argentina for Pablo Prigioni and Erik Murphy.

He currently plays for San Lorenzo de Almagro of Argentina where he has averaged 14 points per game over his career thus far Tucker is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. Tucker has been a key contributor for the Reno Bighorns in the NBA G League. 

In 2018, Tucker helped lead the Cañeros del Este to an Argentinian League championship. Tucker has also played for Atlético Echagüe, Carabobo, and San Lorenzo in Argentina's top league over the last few years.

He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2017 but never made it to their roster before being traded to Reno midway through that season.

3. Ra Gun-ah

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

Career

• High school: Kecoughtan (Hampton, Virginia)
• College: , College of Central Florida (2008–2010), Missouri (2010–2012)
• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2015: Mobis Phoebus
• 2015–2016: Seoul Samsung Thunders
• 2016: Star Hotshots
• 2016–2017: Seoul Samsung Thunders
• 2017: Star Hotshots
• 2018–2020: Mobis Phoebus
• 2020–present: Jeonju KCC Egis
• 4× KBL champion (2013–2015, 2019), 3x KBL All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019), 3× KBL Player of the Year (2015, 2017, 2019), KBL Import of the Year (2017), KBL Defensive Player of the Year (2015), Second-team All-Big 12 (2012), Big 12 Newcomer of the Year (2011), 2× First-team NJCAA All-American (2009, 2010), William Jones Cup MVP (2014), FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  South Korea, Asian Games, : Jakarta–Palembang 2018: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2014 Taipei: , : 2018 Taipei:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  South Korea
• Asian Games
• : Jakarta–Palembang 2018: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2014 Taipei:
• : 2018 Taipei:

Ra Gun-ah was a highly sought after power forward in the 2012 NBA Draft, but went undrafted. He played for several teams in Europe before landing with Jeonju KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League.

Ra Gun-ah is known for his strong play on both ends of the court and averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block per game last season with Jeonju KCC Egis. In addition to basketball, Ra Gun-ah also enjoys playing golf and has competed in national tournaments throughout his career.

As a 33-year old rookie player in Korea's top professional league, Ra Gun-ah will be looking to make an impact this season and help lead Jeonju KCC Egis to victory over some of Asia's best teams. Ra Gun-ah is a Korean center who played for the Mobis Phoebus and Seoul Samsung Thunders in the KBL.

Ra Gun-ah was named KBL Defensive Player of the Year in 2015, after averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds per game over that season. In 2019, he led Korea to their first ever FIBA World Cup victory with 27 points in their final game against Spain. 

Ra Gun-ah will join Jeonju KCC Egis for 2020 as they look to defend their title from last year’s league campaign.

4. Mitch Creek

South East Melbourne Phoenix

Career

• High school: St Brigid's College (Horsham, Victoria)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2007–present
• 2007–2009: Horsham Hornets
• 2009–2010: Australian Institute of Sport
• 2010–2018: Adelaide 36ers
• 2011: South Adelaide Panthers
• 2012: Woodville Warriors
• 2014: Nunawading Spectres
• 2015: Woodville Warriors
• 2016: Southern Tigers
• 2018: Göttingen
• 2018–2019: Long Island Nets
• 2019: Brooklyn Nets
• 2019: →Long Island Nets
• 2019: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2019–present: South East Melbourne Phoenix
• 2021: South West Metro Pirates
• NBL Fans MVP (2018), 3× All-NBL Second Team (2018, 2021, 2022), Premier League champion (2016), Premier League MVP (2016), Premier League Grand Final MVP (2016), Albert Schweitzer Tournament MVP (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Australia, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2017 Lebanon:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Australia
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2017 Lebanon:

Mitch Creek is a small forward and shooting guard who has played in the NBA since 2014. He went undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft but was signed by the Brooklyn Nets.

Creek has also played for Adelaide 36ers in Australia, where he won two NBL championships (2016, 2017). In 2018, he joined the Phoenix Suns as part of their inaugural season in the National Basketball League (NBL).

Mitch Creek is a versatile player who can play both the point guard and shooting guard positions. He has had success in the NBL, winning three championships with South Adelaide Panthers and also being named MVP of the league on multiple occasions.

In 2016, he led his team to victory in the Premier League championship game, earning himself an accolade as MVP of that season's competition. 

Creek has represented Australia at various international tournaments over the years and was instrumental in leading Nunawading Spectres to their first ABA Championship title back in 2014.

Also Played For: adelaide 36ers

5. Wael Arakji

Al Riyadi Club Beirut

Career

• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2019: Al Riyadi Beirut
• 2017–2018: → Beijing Royal Fighters
• 2020: Al-Shamal
• 2021: US Monastir
• 2021–2022: Al-Jahra
• 2022: Beirut Club
• 2022–present: Al Riyadi Club Beirut
• FIBA Asia Cup Silver Medal (2022), FIBA Asia Cup MVP (2022), FIBA Asia Cup All-Tournament Team (2022), All-BAL First Team (2021), FIBA Asia Champions Cup champion (2017), 5× Lebanese League champion (2015–2017, 2019, 2022), Qatari League champion (2020), Tunisian League champion (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Lebanon, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta: , Arab Basketball Championship, : 2022 Dubai:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Lebanon
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2022 Jakarta:
• Arab Basketball Championship
• : 2022 Dubai:

Wael Arakji is a Lebanese professional basketball player who plays for Al Riyadi of the Lebanese Basketball League. He was born on September 4th, 1994 in Beirut, Lebanon.

At 6'4" and 187lbs, he is one of the tallest players in the league and has been playing professionally since 2012 with Al Riyadi Beirut. 

In 2017–2018 he moved to Beijing Royal Fighters where he played until 2020 when he joined his old team Al-Shamal again before joining newly promoted side Beirut Club for 2021–2022 season.

Wael Arakji is a Lebanese professional basketball player who last played for Al Riyadi Club Beirut of the Lebanese Basketball League. 

He has also played for the Lebanon national team at international tournaments, most notably at the FIBA Asia Cup where he won a silver medal in 2022. Outside of basketball, Arakji works as an accountant and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

In 2017, he led Al Riyadi Club to their first ever title in the Qatari League after defeating Doha-based club El Jaish 95-80 in the final series; this was followed by another league championship in 2020 with Tunisian side Etoile du Sahel before retiring from playing professionally later that year due to injury.

Thanks largely to his play on court and work ethic away from it, Wael Arakji is considered one of Lebanon's most successful athletes ever and has been honoured with numerous accolades over.

His career including five consecutive Lebanese League titles (2015–2017), a Qatar League championship (2020) as well as being named MVP of the FIBA Asia Cup tournament held in Jakarta that same year.

6. Freddy Ibrahim

Career

• High school: Father Michael Goetz Secondary School, (Mississauga, Ontario)
• College: Tampa (2015–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2020: Orthodox Basketball Club
• 2020–present: Ahli Basketball

Freddy Ibrahim is a professional basketball player who plays for the Ahli Club in the Jordanian Premier Basketball League. He was born on October 14, 1996 and is 26 years old.

Freddy has played his whole career with the Ahli Club and is currently their starting point guard. Freddy stands at 6' 2" tall and weighs 170 pounds (77 kilograms). 

Freddy has represented Canada at international level, where he has won a bronze medal at the 2017 FIBA Asia Challenge Cup as well as playing in two World Championships (2015 & 2017).

Freddy's ambition is to win an Olympic gold medal one day, which would make him only the third Canadian athlete ever to do so after Steve Nash and Christine Sinclair respectively. 

Outside of basketball, Freddy enjoys spending time with family and friends and trying new activities such as running or snowboarding.

7. Mohammad Jamshidi

Career

• Playing career: 2009–present
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• 2010–2011: Towzin Kashan
• 2011–2012: Petrochimi Imam
• 2012–2016: Azad University
• 2016: Meralco Bolts
• 2017: Petrochimi Imam
• Medals, , Asian Championship, : 2013 Manila: , : 2015 Changsha: , Asian Games, : 2014 Incheon: Team, : 2018 Jakarta: Team, Asian Cup, : 2012 Tokyo: , : 2016 Tehran: , : 2017 Beirut:
• Asian Championship
• : 2013 Manila:
• : 2015 Changsha:
• Asian Games
• : 2014 Incheon: Team
• : 2018 Jakarta: Team
• Asian Cup
• : 2012 Tokyo:
• : 2016 Tehran:
• : 2017 Beirut:

Mohammad Jamshidi has been playing basketball since he was a young boy and is now one of the most promising players in Iran. He started his career with Towzin Kashan before joining Petrochimi Imam for two seasons.

In 2016, he transferred to Azad University where he currently plays as a shooting guard/small forward. 

Mohammad Jamshidi has extensive experience playing against top competition, having played in several international tournaments including the FIBA Asia Champions Cup and AfroBasket 2017 where he helped Team Iran win their first ever title at this event.

He is considered one of the best prospects in Iranian basketball and is expected to continue developing his skills over the next few years Mohammad Jamshidi was born on October 10, 1986.

In Tehran, Iran. Mohammad Jamshidi is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Mohammad Jamshidi has played for several Iranian teams including Falestan Petrochimi and Shahrdari Tabriz prior to joining Meralco Bolts in 2017.

Mohammad Jamshidi helped his team win two championships with them in 2016 and 2017 while also being named MVP of both tournaments. Outside of basketball, Mohammad Jamshidis enjoys spending time with his family and friends as well as exploring new cultures during his free time.

8. Bobby Ray Parks Jr.

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

Career

• High school: , St. George's, (Collierville, Tennessee), Melrose, (Memphis, Tennessee)
• College: National University (2011–2013)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• PBA draft 2018 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Blackwater Elite
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016: Texas Legends
• 2016–2019: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
• 2018: Mandaluyong El Tigre
• 2019: Blackwater Elite
• 2019–2020: TNT Tropang Giga
• 2021–present: Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
• PBA All-Rookie Team (2019), ABL champion (2018), ABL Finals MVP (2018), 3× ABL Local MVP (2017, 2018, 2019), PBA D-League champion (2015 Aspirant's), PBA D-League MVP (2015 Aspirant's), 2× UAAP Most Valuable Player (2011, 2012), 3× UAAP Mythical Five (2011–2013), Tennessee Mr. Basketball Division II A (2009), SEABA Most Valuable Player (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 2011 Jakarta: Team, : 2013 Naypyidaw: Team, : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2015 Singapore: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2011 Jakarta: Team
• : 2013 Naypyidaw: Team
• : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2015 Singapore: Team

Bobby Ray Parks Jr. is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the B.League in Japan. He played college ball at National University before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2013 but never appeared in an NBA game.

After going undrafted, he signed with the Croatian club KK Zagreb and then spent time on several other teams in Europe before joining the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins last season. 

At 6' 4" and 215 pounds, Parks has prototypical shooting guard size and was highly sought after as a draft prospect despite not playing professionally outside of Asia Minor leagues until late career stages due to his NCAA eligibility issues.

His offensive skills are often overshadowed by his flashy defense which allows him to be effective against both point guards and shooting guards alike; this has led him to be called one of "the most complete players" in Japanese league history. 

In 2018–19, Parks averaged 21 points per game on 44% shooting from three-point range en route to earning First Team All-B League honors (a rare feat for any foreigner) while also leading his team to their first ever championship victory over rival Hiroshimaández Oil Kings.

9. Zhou Qi

Xinjiang Flying Tigers

Career

• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2017: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2017–2018: Houston Rockets
• 2017–2018: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2019–2021: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2021–present: South East Melbourne Phoenix
• CBA champion (2017), 3× CBA Best Defender (2016, 2017, 2020), 4× CBA All-Star (2015–2017, 2020, 2021), 2× CBA blocks leader (2015, 2016), FIBA Asia Champions Cup champion (2016), CBA Rookie of the Year Award (2015), All-CBA Second Team (2020), All-CBA First Team (2021), 2015 FIBA Asia Championship All-Star Team, 2022 FIBA Asia Cup All-star Five, 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Asia) 4th window MVP
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  China, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2015 Changsha: , Asian Games, : 2018 Jakarta-Palembang:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  China
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2015 Changsha:
• Asian Games
• : 2018 Jakarta-Palembang:

Zhou Qi is a Chinese center who was drafted in the 2016 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. Zhou Qi has spent his entire playing career to date with Xinjiang Flying Tigers, where he won both the 2014–15 and 2015–16 NBL championships.

In 2018, Zhou Qi joined Rio Grande Valley Vipers on a two-year deal. Standing at 7 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 212 pounds, Zhou Qi is an imposing figure on court – one that many opponents will need to account for when facing him during his time in the NBL Zhou Qi is a Chinese-born.

Australian professional basketball player who previously played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers and South East Melbourne Phoenix in China and Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) respectively.

Zhou Qi has won multiple awards, including a CBA champion with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in 2017 and an All-Star selection with both the CBA and NBL over his three seasons playing professionally. 

In 2020, he helped guide the Phoenix to their first ever FIBA Asia Champions Cup title, as well as being named MVP of their campaign against CSKA Moscow. 

Zhou Qi was born on September 12th, 1997 in Dalian City, Liaoning Province of China before moving to Perth at age five where he attended Hale School before going on to play college basketball for Southern Cross University from 2016-2018.

The 25 year old signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the NBA G League prior to appearing in 47 games for South East Melbourne during 2018/19 season which led him being selected by

 Phoenix in 2019 Expansion Draft along side fellow imports Jordan McRae and Jarell Martin; subsequently making his debut for them against Adelaide 36ers on October 14th night at TIO Arena - recording six points off the bench whilst also grabbing four rebounds (-1 block).

10. Ahmet Düverioğlu

Fenerbahçe Basketball

Career

• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2010: Zain
• 2010–2011: Al Riyadi
• 2012–2014: A.S.U.
• 2014: Pertevniyal
• 2015–2016: Anadolu Efes
• 2016–2022: Fenerbahçe
• 2022–present: Frutti Extra Bursaspor
• EuroLeague champion (2017), 3x Turkish League champion (2017, 2018, 2022), 2x Turkish Cup winner (2019, 2020), 3x Turkish Super Cup winner (2015, 2016, 2017), 2x Jordanian League champion (2013, 2014)

Ahmet Düverioğlu was born on 4 March 1993 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a Jordanian / Turkish national and played for Fenerbahçe from 2009 to 2021. Ahmet Düverioğlu averaged 13 points and six rebounds per game during his time with Fenerbahçe.

In 2015, he was undrafted but signed with the Philadelphia 76ers shortly after the draft ended. He moved to Australia later that year before signing with Bursaspor in 2018 where he has continued to play since then. 

Ahmet Düverioğlu will represent Jordan at the FIBA World Cup 2019 which starts on 18 September 2019 in China Ahmet Düverioğlu is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for Frutti Extra Bursaspor.

Düverioğlu has previously played for Zain, Al Riyadi, A.S.U., Pertevniyal and Anadolu Efes in the Turkish League and the Turkish Cup as well as Fenerbahçe in the EuroLeague over his career so far. 

He has also won two Turkish Super Cups with Fenerbahçe (2015 and 2016) and been crowned Jordanian League champion with them in 2013 and 2014 respectively. 

Ahmet Düveriočlu will be 34 years old at the end of this season, which means that he may now be coming to the end of his playing days but he remains an important member of Frutti Extra Bursaspor nonetheless.

11. Tenketsu Harimoto

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

Career

• High school: Chubu University Daiichi High (Nisshin, Aichi)
• College: Aoyama Gakuin University
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2016: Toyota Alvark
• 2016–present: Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
• Medals, , Representing  Japan, Men's basketball, Asian Games, : 2014 South Korea: Team competition, William Jones Cup, : 2019 ROC: Team
• Representing  Japan
• Men's basketball
• Asian Games
• : 2014 South Korea: Team competition
• William Jones Cup
• : 2019 ROC: Team

Tenketsu Harimoto is a power forward for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in the B.League. He played high school ball at Chubu University Daiichi High and was part of the team that made it to the Final Four of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II tournaments in 2008 and 2009.

In 2010, he signed with Yokohama Flamingo of Japan's top professional league, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). 

With Flamingo, Harimoto won two consecutive MVP awards in 2012 and 2013 as well as a championship title in 2014 before joining Nagoya Diamond Dolphins ahead of their inaugural season.

in 2015/16 A natural center fielder who also bats left-handed, Tenketsu has been compared to Ichiro Suzuki due to his powerful hitting abilities from both sides of the plate.

However he prefers playing PF because it allows him more freedom on offense while also providing defensive support at key positions on defense such as right field or first base.

Although not originally from Japan like most current NPB players – many of whom were born overseas after being raised by Japanese parents living oversees – Harimoto nevertheless holds dual citizenship through his father’s side which gives him eligibility for selection into both national teams. 

In September 2016, he announced his retirement from professional baseball effective at end-of-season ceremony but still willing to play for any clubs interested should there be an opening arising during next year’s NPB season Upon returning home to Liaoning province shortly afterwards.

Where he resides with wife and young daughter, Tenketsu resumed coaching duties at Daichi HS helping younger players pursue their dreams just like himself while continuing working out daily as part of rehabilitation process following ankle surgery carried out earlier this year.

12. Arman Zangeneh

Career

• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2021-present: Zob Ahan Isfahan BC, , Mahram Tehran (2019-2021), , Chemidor Qom (2018-2019), , Palayesh Naft Abadan BC (2017-2018), , Petrochimi Bandar Imam (2015-2016), , Mahram Tehran (2013–2015), , Hamyari Shahrdari Zanjan BC (2012-2013), , Mahram Tehran (2011-2012), , Towzin Electric Kashan BC (2010-2011)
• 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (participated), 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup (participated), 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup (participated), Iranian League Champion (2012) (2015) (2016), Iranian League Runner Up (2014) (2019) (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Iran, Asian Games, : 2014 Incheon: Team, Asian Cup, : 2014 Wuhan: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2012 Taipei: , WABA Champions Cup, : 2012 Mahram: , : 2014 Mahram: , : 2016 Petrochimi: , : 2019 Chemidor:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Iran
• Asian Games
• : 2014 Incheon: Team
• Asian Cup
• : 2014 Wuhan: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2012 Taipei:
• WABA Champions Cup
• : 2012 Mahram:
• : 2014 Mahram:
• : 2016 Petrochimi:
• : 2019 Chemidor:

Arman Zangeneh is a Iranian power forward who currently plays for Zob Ahan Isfahan BC in the Iranian super league. Arman began his professional career with Chemidor Qom in 2018, before moving to Mahram Tehran for the 2019-2021 season.

At 6'8", 234 lbs, Arman is an imposing figure on the court and has been likened to former NBA player Paul Millsap. He has represented Iran at both junior and senior level, winning gold medals at both tournaments. 

Arman's playing style is based around rebounding and scoring inside, making him a vital part of any team he joins; he averaged 10 rebounds per game last season with Mahram Tehran.

Arman Zangeneh is an Iranian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Pasargadae Gilan. He has played in several top-tier leagues around the world, most notably with Petrochimi Bandar Imam and Mahram Tehran. 

In his homeland of Iran, he has won multiple titles with teams like Towzin Electric Kashan BC and Palayesh Naft Abadan BC. At 6'8", Arman is a dominant big man on the court, able to score inside or out depending on the situation.

With years of experience under his belt, he will be looking to help Gilan reach their first Iranian League title since 2011 this season.

13. Sajjad Mashayekhi

Career

• 2012–2014: Mahram Tehran BC
• 2015: Chemidor Tehran BC
• 2016: Palayesh Naft Abadan BC
• 2017–2019: Petrochimi Bandar Imam BC
• 2020: Zob Ahan Isfahan BC
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Iran, Asian Games, : 2018 jakarta: Team, : 2014 Incheon: Team, Asian Championship, : 2017 Beirut: , : 2015 Changsha: , Asian Cup, : 2012 Tokyo: , : 2014 Wuhan: , : 2016 Tehran: , Asian Under-18 Championship, : 2012 Mongolia: , William Jones Cup, : 2015 Taipei: , : 2012 Taipei:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Iran
• Asian Games
• : 2018 jakarta: Team
• : 2014 Incheon: Team
• Asian Championship
• : 2017 Beirut:
• : 2015 Changsha:
• Asian Cup
• : 2012 Tokyo:
• : 2014 Wuhan:
• : 2016 Tehran:
• Asian Under-18 Championship
• : 2012 Mongolia:
• William Jones Cup
• : 2015 Taipei:
• : 2012 Taipei:

Sajjad Mashayekhi is a 28-year-old Iranian point guard who currently plays for Petrochimi Bandar Imam BC. Sajjad has played for Mahram Tehran BC, Chemidor Tehran BC, and Palayesh Naft Abadan BC in his career to date.

The 5'11" guard was called up to the Iran national team for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup where he will compete alongside some of the world's best players. 

Sajjad is an extremely versatile player capable of playing both Point Guard and Shooting Guard positions on the court and has demonstrated this throughout his career so far.

His strength lies in his ability to create shots off assists or steals as well as distribute the ball effectively to teammates - attributes that make him a valuable asset on any team he joins next season.

Sajjad Mashayekhi is a retired Iranian basketball player who represented his country in international competitions such as the Asian Games and the William Jones Cup.

In retirement, he now works as an assistant coach for the Iranian national team. With over 1,000 career points to his name, Sajjad Mashayekhi was one of Iran's most successful players ever. He also has a reputation for being a hard worker on and off the court.

Often putting in long hours during training sessions or matches. A versatile player with both scoring ability and defensive instincts, Sajjad Mashayekhi will be sorely missed by Iranians fans worldwide when he retires from playing professionally later this year.

14. Rhys Vague

Career

• High school: Willetton Senior, (Perth, Western Australia)
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Cockburn Cougars
• 2014: BA Centre of Excellence
• 2014–2020: Perth Wildcats
• 2015–2016: East Perth Eagles
• 2017: Stirling Senators
• 2018: Dandenong Rangers
• 2019: Nelson Giants
• 2020–present: Kagawa Five Arrows
• 2021: Hawke's Bay Hawks
• 4× NBL champion (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020), SBL Most Improved Player (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Australia, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Australia
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2022 Jakarta:

Rhys Vague is an Australian footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League side Kagawa Five Arrows. Vague made his senior debut in the 2013–14 season with Cockburn Cougars, before joining BAE Centre of Excellence two years later.

In 2017, he joined Kagawa Five Arrows ahead of the Japanese top flight's inaugural season. At club level, Vague has represented Perth Glory and Willetton Senior in Australia prior to making stops at Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United respectively in his overseas career up until this point.

A powerful forward known for his dribbling ability and technical skills, Rhys will be looking to help Kaga win promotion back to Japan's top division next year after finishing runner-up last term Vague was born in Perth.

Western Australia and started playing basketball at a young age. He played for East Perth Eagles before joining the Wildcats in 2014.

Vague has been a regular member of the Australian national team since 2011 and has competed in several international tournaments including FIBA Asia Cup (2015) and Olympic Qualifying Tournament (2016). 

In 2018, he helped Stirling Senators to win their first SBL title. Vague is currently signed with Kagawa Five Arrows for the 2020-21 season.

15. Wang Zhelin

Career

• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2021: Fujian Sturgeons
• 2021–present: Shanghai Sharks
• CBA Domestic MVP (2019), 7× CBA All-Star (2013–2015, 2017, 2019–2021), CBA Rookie of the Year (2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  China, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2015 Changsha: , Asian Games, : 2018 Jakarta-Palembang:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  China
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2015 Changsha:
• Asian Games
• : 2018 Jakarta-Palembang:

Wang Zhelin is a Chinese center who was drafted 57th overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Wang has spent most of his career with Fujian Sturgeons, appearing in over 200 games and averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds per game.

He made an appearance in the 2017 CBA Playoffs for Shanghai Sharks, but they were eliminated early on without making it to the finals. In 2018, he joined Guangdong Southern Tigers for the rest of the season after being traded from Fujian Sturgeons earlier that year.

Wang is a versatile player who can play both inside and out on offense, as well as defending multiple positions on defense if needed; this makes him valuable to any team he joins next season or beyond Wang Zhelin was born on January 1, 1991 in Changsha, Hunan province.

He is a Chinese professional basketball player who last played for the Shanghai Sharks of the China Basketball Association (CBA). Wang started playing basketball at an early age and quickly became one of the country's best young players. 

In 2013 he won CBA Rookie of the Year honors after averaging 16 points per game for Shanghai during the season.

Wang has been an integral part of China's national team over the past few years and helped them reach their first ever FIBA Asia Championship in 2015 as well as winning a bronze medal at both the Asian Games in 2018 and 2019. 

Although his time with Shanghai this season has been cut short due to injury, Wang is still considered one of China's top players and will no doubt be looking to continue his success with another club next year.

Also Played For: china basketball league, chinese basketball association

16. Carl Tamayo

Career

• High school: Adamson High School, National University–Nazareth School
• College: University of the Philippines (2021–2022)
• Playing career: 2023–present
• 2023–present: Ryukyu Golden Kings
• UAAP champion (2021), 2× UAAP Mythical Team (2021, 2022), UAAP Rookie of the Year (2021)

Carl Tamayo is a 21-year-old Filipino power forward playing in the B.League with Ryukyu Golden Kings. He was born and raised in Talisay, Cebu, Philippines and attended Adamson High School.

Carl averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds during his senior season at ADHS before being drafted by the Golden Kings in the 2018 BBL draft. 

Tamayo made his professional debut with the Golden Kings on November 12th against NLEX Road Warriors where he recorded 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 block in 19 minutes of play off the bench.

Since then he has appeared sporadically for Ryukyu but has been most consistent from December 20th to January 3rd when he averaged 16 points per game on 56% shooting from the field while grabbing 8 rebounds per contest. 

According to Sportradar's player ratings, Carl ranks as one of Asia's best young prospects behind only Wang Zhelin (China), Luka Dončić (Croatia) and Deandre Ayton (USA).

With an incredibly high ceiling if he can continue to improve his consistency - including developing more outside shot – there is no doubt that Tamayo could become a household name within Asian basketball circles very soon.

17. Tohi Smith-Milner

Career

• High school: Rosmini College, (Auckland, New Zealand)
• College: Polk State College (2014–2015)
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012: Auckland Pirates
• 2013–2015: Super City Rangers
• 2015–2020: Melbourne United
• 2016: Sandringham Sabres
• 2017: Canterbury Rams
• 2017: Frankston Blues
• 2018: Nelson Giants
• 2019: Kilsyth Cobras
• 2020: Auckland Huskies
• 2021: Wellington Saints
• 2021–present: South East Melbourne Phoenix
• 2022: Sandringham Sabres
• NBL champion (2018), 2× NZNBL champion (2012, 2021), First-team All-Suncoast Conference (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  New Zealand, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta: , Commonwealth Games, : 2018 Gold Coast: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  New Zealand
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2022 Jakarta:
• Commonwealth Games
• : 2018 Gold Coast: Team

Tohi Smith-Milner is a power forward who currently plays for the Melbourne Phoenix in the NBL. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on 6 October 1995 and played high school basketball at Rosmini College before attending Polk State College.

In 2012, he signed with the Auckland Pirates of Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) and spent two seasons with them before moving to Super City Rangers in 2013. He then joined Melbourne United for two years before signing with Sandringham Sabres ahead of the 2019–20 season.

Smith-Milner is a New Zealand international basketball player who has represented his country at various tournaments. Smith-Milner was born on January 3, 1994 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Smith-Milner attended St Peter's College and played for the college's basketball team before he began playing professionally in Europe in 2013 with SCR Altach of the Austrian League‎.

In 2015, Smith-Milner transferred to Sandringham Sabres of the National Basketball League (NBL) where he currently plays under head coach Rob Beveridge.

The 6'6" forward/center averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game this season for South East Melbourne Phoenix making him one of the NBL’s most promising players  He is also Wellington Saints' development league affiliate.

18. Fahad Al-Salik

Career

• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–present: Uhud Medina

Fahad Al-Salik is a Saudi point guard who has played in the Saudi Premier League for several seasons. He was drafted by the club of his hometown Medina in the second round of the 2012 draft.

Fahad finished runner-up with Medina in both 2014 and 2015, earning him a place on the team's roster for this season as well. In 21 games played so far this season, he averages 10 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds per game while shooting 38% from 3 point range.

His standout performance came against Jeddah where he scored 29 points including 7 three pointers (making all of them) to lead his team to victory over their rivals.

 Fahad hopes to help Medina secure another title this season and continue representing Saudi Arabia at international competitions." Fahad Al-Salik is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays for Uhud Medina in the Saudi Professional League.

Fahad has played for several clubs throughout his career, most notably Al Qadsia and Umm Salal. He was born on 22 January 1991 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Fahad made his professional debut with Uhud Medina in 2011 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club. In addition to playing football, Fahad also studies law at King Saud University.

Fahad represented Saudi Arabia at international level during the 2012 AFC Under-19 Championship qualification stages but was unable to help the team qualify for the finals tournament later that year.

On 9 November 2013, he signed a new contract extension with Uhud Medina which will keep him at the club until 2017. In early December 2014, he helped Yemen win their first ever Gulf Cup title after scoring a hat trick in their 3–1 victory over Qatar in final game of Group A play.

19. Kang Sang-jae

Career

• College: Korea University
• KBL draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016-2021: Incheon Electroland Elephants
• 2020-2021: → Sangmu (loan)
• 2021-present: Wonju DB Promy
• KBL Rookie of the Year Award (2017)
• Medals, , Representing  South Korea, Asian Games, : Jakarta–Palembang 2018: Team
• Representing  South Korea
• Asian Games
• : Jakarta–Palembang 2018: Team

Kang Sang-jae is a South Korean power forward who plays in the KBL. He was drafted by Wonju DB Promy with the third overall pick in the 2016 draft. Kang made his debut for the team in November of that year, and has been a key player on their roster since then.

He has averaged 18 points per game over his career thus far, and is considered one of the best young players in Korea at this moment. 

His long term prospects are bright, as he looks to cement himself as one of Asia's top forwards within years to come. Kang Sang-jae is a professional basketball player who plays for Incheon Electroland Elephants.

Kang was born on December 26, 1996 in South Korea. He started playing basketball at the age of five and quickly became interested in the sport. 

After several years of hard work and dedication, Kang has developed into one of the top young players in Asia and is widely recognised as one of the best prospects in Korean Basketball League (KBL). 

In 2017, he was awarded KBL Rookie Of The Year Award after leading his team to win their first ever championship title in KBL history.

Alongside his basketball career, Kang also studied at Dongguk University where he graduated with Bachelors degree in Sport Science & Management Studies in 2020. Outside of basketball, Kang enjoys spending time with friends and family members as well as cooking new recipes.

20. Wayne Chism

Manama Club

Career

• High school: Bolivar Central, (Bolivar, Tennessee)
• College: Tennessee (2006–2010)
• NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010: Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi
• 2011: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2011–2012: Albacomp
• 2012–2013: Aix Maurienne
• 2013–2014: Kaposvári KK
• 2014: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
• 2014–2015: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
• 2015–2016: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
• 2016–2017: Garzas de Plata Hidalgo
• 2017: NLEX Road Warriors
• 2017–2019: Manama
• 2018: Magnolia Hotshots
• 2019: Hekmeh BC
• 2019–2021: Al Wahda
• Bahrain League champion (2018), All-Bahrain League First Team (2018), PBA Best Import of the Conference (2015 Commissioner's), Hungarian League Import Player of the Year (2014), First-team All-SEC (2010), SEC Freshman of the Year (2007)

Wayne Chism was born in 1987 and played college basketball at Tennessee. He signed with Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi of the Turkish Basketball League in 2010, but didn't play professionally until 2011 when he joined Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

In 2012, he moved to the Detroit Pistons' D-League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive, before returning to Turkey for one season with Beşiktaş JK. He has since returned to the United States and is currently playing for Cleveland's Canton Charge in the NBA Development League (NBDL).

Chism is a power forward/center who generally plays as a center or power forward for his teams; his tallest height was 2 meters 06 inches (6 feet 9 inches).

Which he reached during his time at Bolivar Central High School in Jackson Tennessee according to some reports while others claim it was 2 meters 08 inches (7 feet 01 inch).

Wayne Chism has had stints both internationally and domestically throughout his career; thus far this year he has been playing with Maccabi Rishon LeZion of Israel's Premier League. 

Where they are fourth place after 15 games behind first place Hapoel Jerusalem, second placed Tel Aviv Maccabi and third placed Ironi Nahariya respectively - although their last game will be played on May 28th so there can still only be four teams crowned champions from this current campaign onwards.

Also Played For: university of tennessee basketball, tennessee volunteers men's basketball

21. Choi Jun-yong

Seoul SK Knights

Career

• High school: Kyungbock High School
• College: Yonsei University
• KBL draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Playing career: 2016–present
• KBL Most Valuable Player (2022), 2× KBL champion (2018, 2022)
• Medals, , FIBA Asia Cup, : 2017 Lebanon: , Asian Games, : 2018 Jakarta–Palembang: Team
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2017 Lebanon:
• Asian Games
• : 2018 Jakarta–Palembang: Team

Choi Jun-yong is a South Korean guard who currently plays for the Seoul SK Knights in the KBL. Choi was born on April 4th, 1994 in Daegu, South Korea. He played college basketball at Yonsei University before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2016 but never played a game with them due to injuries.

He then signed with the Seoul SK Knights and has been playing well so far this season averaging 16 points and 7 rebounds per game. 

Choi is known as one of the best guards in his league and looks set to have an illustrious career ahead of him Choi Jun-yong is a Korean professional basketball player who has played for the KBL since 2016.

He was named MVP of the league in 2022 and has two championships to his name thus far. Choi Jun-yong primarily plays as a point guard, but can also play shooting guard or small forward if needed. 

He was part of the silver medal-winning squad at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup and helped Korea win their first ever Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games with an unbeaten record in group stages and knockout stages.

22. Abdulwahab Al-Hamwi

Career

• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2006–present
• Syrian League Champion (2022)

Abdulwahab Al-Hamwi is a center for the Syrian club Al Ittihad Aleppo. He has played for several clubs in Syria and abroad, most notably with Darüşşafaka of Turkey and Unics Kazan of Russia.

In 2013, he was named MVP of the Syrian Basketball League playoffs after leading his team to victory over rivals Aleppine powerhouse KAA Tijara 4-1 in the final series. 

Abdulwahab's father was also a professional basketball player who represented Syria at international level before retiring from play in 1998 due to injury.

Abdulwahab himself made his debut as a pro with hometown club Homs Prosecution during the 2006–07 season, but it wasn't until 2009 that he really started to make an impact on the national scene.

With both domestically and internationally ranked teams taking note of his abilities including stints playing for Akhisar Belediyesi Sözleşmesi (2009), Darüşşafaka (2011) and UNICS Kazan (2012).

After winning MVP honours in 2013 whilst representing Aleppine powerhouse KAA Tijara against fellow Syrians Al Ittihad Aleppo, Abdulwahab has since gone on become one of top players not.

Just within Syria but throughout Asia too having helped Chinese side Liaoning Whalers win two championships between 2014/2015 & 2016/2017 seasons as well as being voted into Turkish All Star Team 3 times consecutively - alongside compatriot Arda Turkyilmaz ('The Turkman' – Philadelphia 76ers).

23. Behnam Yakhchali

Career

• Playing career: 2011–2009
• 2011–2012: Jahesh Tarabar Qom
• 2012–2019: Petrochimi Bandar Imam
• 2019–2020: Nanjing Monkey Kings
• 2020–2021: Rostock Seawolves
• 2021–2022: Mitteldeutscher BC
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Iran, Asian Games, : 2014 Incheon: Team, : 2018 Jakarta: Team, Asian Championship, : 2017 Beirut: , : 2015 Changsha: , FIBA Asia Challenge, : 2012 Japan: , : 2014 China: , : 2016 Tehran:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Iran
• Asian Games
• : 2014 Incheon: Team
• : 2018 Jakarta: Team
• Asian Championship
• : 2017 Beirut:
• : 2015 Changsha:
• FIBA Asia Challenge
• : 2012 Japan:
• : 2014 China:
• : 2016 Tehran:

Behnam Yakhchali is a 27-year old Iranian guard who has played for three teams in the Iranian Super League. In 2019, he signed with Rostock in Germany's ProA league.

He helped the team make it to the playoffs but they were eventually eliminated by Eibar. The next season was even better for Behnam as he averaged 15 points and six assists per game in

 32 appearances while leading Rostock to another playoff appearance where they lost to eventual champions Fenerbahçe Ülker Istanbul 2-1 after going up 3-0 early on in the series.

After two successful years playing professional basketball abroad, Behnam announced that he would be returning home and signing with Nanjing Monkey Kings of China's CBA league during the 2020 offseason.

Behnam Yakhchali is a Iranian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Mitteldeutscher BC. He has previously represented Iran at both the Asian Games and the Asian Championship, as well as playing in the FIBA Asia Challenge twice.

In 2018, Behnam was part of Tehran's squad which won their first ever international title by beating South Korea in the final of the2018 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Outside of basketball, Behnam also works as a physical education teacher in his home country of Iran.

24. Hayk Gyokchyan

Career

• High school: Conwell-Egan Catholic, (Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania)
• College: Franklin & Marshall (2009–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Homenetmen Beirut
• 2014–2016: Club Sagesse
• 2016–2018: Homenetmen Beirut
• 2019–2021: Riyadi beirut
• 2021–: Beirut Club
• Medals, , FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta:
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2022 Jakarta:

Hayk Gyokchyan was born on December 11, 1989 in Yerevan, Armenia. He played for Conwell-Egan Catholic High School before transferring to Franklin & Marshall College in 2013.

Gyokchyan has played for Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut since 2014 and is currently their power forward. In Lebanon's Basketball League, he has averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game over the course of his career thus far.

Hayk Gyokchyan is a natural power forward who uses his strength and size advantage well offensively as well as defensively Hayk Gyokchyan is a professional basketball player who was born in Armenia. 

He first played for the Homenetmen Beirut team during the 2013-2014 season and has since then played for clubs in Lebanon, including Club Sagesse and Riyadi Beirut.

Hayk Gyokchyan has represented his country at international level on multiple occasions, most notably at the FIBA Asia Cup where he helped lead Armenia to victory in 2018. 

Hayk Gyokchyan is currently playing with Beirut Club of Lebanon and is expected to continue representing his country through 2021.

25. Keisei Tominaga

Career

• High school: Sakuragaoka Gakuen, (Toyohashi, Aichi)
• College: , Ranger (2019–2021), Nebraska (2021–present)
• NJCAA Division I Second-Team All-American (2021), NJCAA Division I All-Tournament Team (2021), 2× NJCAA All-Region V Team (2020, 2021), 2× First Team All-NTJCAC (2020, 2021), NTJCAC Freshman of the Year (2020)

Tominaga is a Japanese shooting guard who will play for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in 2022. Tominaga was born on February 1, 2001 in Moriyama, Japan and is currently 22 years old.

Tominaga played high school basketball for Ichinomiya High School in Tokyo before transferring to University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he played with the Huskers from 2018-2022. 

At 5'10" and 178 lbs., Tominaga has good size for a shooting guard and showed promise during his time at Nebraska by averaging 14 points per game over four seasons (18 games).

Tominaga's biggest skill may be his ability to score from all areas of the floor and he should fit well into Rick Majerus' offensive system at Nebraska which focuses on spreading the ball around to multiple players. 

There is still some room for improvement in terms of consistency butTominaga has shown flashes of potential that make him an intriguing prospect worth watching as he enters his senior year at UNL this season.

26. Rhenz Abando

Career

• High school: Bactad East National High School
• College: Philippine College of Science and Technology (2016–2018), University of Santo Tomas (2018–2020), Colegio de San Juan de Letran (2020–2022)
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021: San Juan Knights
• 2022–present: Anyang KGC
• NCAA champion (2021), NCAA Most Valuable Player (2021), NCAA Rookie of the Year (2021), NCAA Mythical Five (2021), KBL Slam Dunk Contest Champion (2023), KBL 3x3 All-Star Game Champion (2023)

Rhenz Abando is a 24-year-old Filipino shooting guard playing in the Korean Basketball League. 

He attended Bactad East National High School and played for the national team at under 18, 19 and 20 level before enrolling to Philippine College of Science and Technology (PCST) in 2016 where he led his team to win UAAP Season 71 men's basketball championship.

In 2018, he transferred to University of Santo Tomas where he will play for their varsity squad this year as well as next year if not picked up by an NBA franchise during the 2019 draft. 

Rhenz Abando is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who plays for the Anyang KGC of the Korean Basketball League. He was born in Manila, Philippines on September 17, 1995.

He played college ball at San Juan de Letran where he led his team to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2021 and 2022. Along with his collegiate accomplishments, he has also won several awards including KBL Slam Dunk Contest Champion (2023) and 3x3 All-Star Game Champion (2023). 

In 2020, Rhenz Abando joined the San Juan Knights of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as an incoming freshman and helped lead them to a spot in the Sweet Sixteen round before joining Anyang KGC two years later under head coach Kim Young Chul.

27. Thirdy Ravena

Philippines men's national basketball team

Career

• High school: Ateneo de Manila
• College: Ateneo de Manila University (2014–2019)
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: San-en NeoPhoenix
• B. League All-Star (2020), 3x UAAP champion (2017–2019), 3x UAAP Finals MVP (2017–2019), 2x UAAP Mythical Team (2016, 2017), PCCL champion (2018), PCCL Mythical Team (2018), Filoil Flying V Cup champion (2018), PBA D-League champion (2019 Aspirants' Cup), Filoil Flying V Cup Mythical Team (2018), College Basketball Awards MVP (2019)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Philippines, Southeast Asian Games, : 2021 Hanoi: Team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2021 Hanoi: Team

Thirdy Ravena is a Filipino shooting guard who plays for the San-en NeoPhoenix in the B.League. Thirdy was born on December 17, 1996 in Iloilo City, Philippines and attended high school at Ateneo de Manila before attending college at Ateneo de Manila University where he played from 2014 to 2019.

Thirdy has yet to make any major contributions to his team's success but is still young and has time to improve even more as he continues playing basketball professionally in 2020. 

Thirdy Ravena is a transcendent player in the Philippine Men's Basketball Team. Thirdy has been instrumental to the team’s success, including three UAAP championships and two Mythical Teams.

He was also named MVP of both the 2018 PCCL season and 2019 Aspirants' Cup playoffs, cementing his spot as one of the nation’s best players. Thirdy is currently playing for Filoil Flying V in the PBA D-League where he led his team to a championship last year.

28. Kiefer Ravena

Mighty Sports

Career

• High school: Ateneo de Manila
• College: Ateneo de Manila University
• PBA draft 2017 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the NLEX Road Warriors
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017: Alab Pilipinas
• 2017–2021: NLEX Road Warriors
• 2021–present: Shiga Lakestars/Lakes
• PBA All-Star (2018), 2× UAAP champion (2011, 2012), 2× UAAP Most Valuable Player(2014, 2015), 3× UAAP Mythical Team (2011, 2014, 2015), UAAP Rookie of the Year (2011), FilOil Flying V Cup champion (2011), FilOil Flying V Cup MVP (2011), 3× Flying V Cup Mythical Team (2011, 2012, 2013), Unigames champion (2014), Unigames MVP (2014), Unigames Mythical Team (2014), Republica Cup Champion (2016), PCCL Mythical Team (2012), PCBL MVP (2016), PCBL Mythical Team (2016), College Basketball Awards MVP (2011), 4× College Basketball Awards Mythical Team (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016), FIBA Asia U-18 Championship Mythical Team (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Philippines, SEABA Under-18 Championship, : 2010 Yangon: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2015 Singapore: Team, Southeast Asian Games, : 2011 Jakarta: Team, : 2013 Naypyidaw: Team, : 2015 Singapore: Team, : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team, : 2019 Philippines: Team, : 2021 Hanoi: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Philippines
• SEABA Under-18 Championship
• : 2010 Yangon: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2015 Singapore: Team
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2011 Jakarta: Team
• : 2013 Naypyidaw: Team
• : 2015 Singapore: Team
• : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team
• : 2019 Philippines: Team
• : 2021 Hanoi: Team

Kiefer Ravena is a Filipino-American point guard who plays in the B.League with NLEX Road Warriors. He was drafted 2nd overall by the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2017 PBA draft and has since played for Alab Pilipinas.

Ravena is known for his explosiveness on offense as well as his defensive ability, which has helped him to be successful both at Ateneo de Manila University and with the NLEX Road Warriors thus far in his career. Kiefer Ravena is a two-time UAAP MVP and All-Star.

Kiefer has also been successful in the PBA, winning back-to-back titles with the NLEX Road Warriors in 2016 and 2017. Ravena was drafted by the Golden State Warriors of the NBA but did not make it to their roster before being traded to Atlanta Hawks earlier this year.

29. Sam Timmins

New Zealand Breakers

Career

• High school: , Otago Boys', (Dunedin, New Zealand), Middleton Grange School, (Christchurch, New Zealand)
• College: Washington (2016–2020)
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013: Otago Nuggets
• 2015: Canterbury Rams
• 2020: Franklin Bulls
• 2020–2021: Tallinna Kalev/TLÜ
• 2021–2022: Otago Nuggets
• 2021–present: New Zealand Breakers
• NZNBL champion (2022), NZNBL All-Star Five (2021), NZNBL Most Outstanding Forward (2021), NZNBL Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre (2021), NZNBL Most Improved Player (2021), NZNBL rebounding leader (2021), NZNBL blocks leader (2020)
• Medals, , FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta:
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2022 Jakarta:

Sam Timmins is a New Zealand Breakers player and center. He was born on May 23, 1997 in Dunedin, New Zealand and played high school basketball for Otago Boys' in his home country before attending Middleton Grange School in Christchurch.

After two years of college at Washington, he joined the Breakers for the 2016–17 NBL season. Sam has developed into one of the most consistent players in the league and averaged 18 points per game over his six-year career so far. Sam is a versatile forward who can play both at centre and off the bench.

He was an NZNBL champion with Otago Nuggets in 2022, and has since played for Canterbury Rams and Franklin Bulls. 

In 2020-2021 he was named Tallinna Kalev/TLÜ's Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre, while in 2021-2022 he won the NZNBL Most Improved Player award. Sam is now with New Zealand Breakers, where he has continued to be a mainstay on the court throughout his career so far.

30. Zaid Abbas

Career

• CBA rebounding leader (2012)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Jordan, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2009 Tianjin: Team, : 2011 Wuhan: Team, FIBA Asia Challenge, : 2016 Tehran: Team, William Jones Cup, : 2007 Taipei: Team, : 2009 Taipei: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Jordan
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2009 Tianjin: Team
• : 2011 Wuhan: Team
• FIBA Asia Challenge
• : 2016 Tehran: Team
• William Jones Cup
• : 2007 Taipei: Team
• : 2009 Taipei: Team

Zaid Abbaas is a Jordanian forward who plays for the Chinese Basketball Association's Shanxi Brave Dragons. He has previously played for several teams in Europe, most notably Gran Canaria and Valencia Basket, before joining Shanxi in 2010.

In 2012, he was named CBA rebounding leader with 11 rebounds per game. Zaid Abbas has also won several awards during his career including the Spanish League Sixth Man of the Year Award (2009) and Second Team All-Spanish League (2008). 

Having reached 39 years old this year, ZaidaAbbas may be coming to the end of his playing days but he will always be remembered as one of China's top forwards throughout his time there Abbas is a Jordanian basketball player who has represented his country in international competitions.

He first came to prominence as a member of the team that won the FIBA Asia Championship in 2009, and he also played for Jordan at the 2011 Wuhan championship. 

In 2016, Abbas helped guide Iran to victory at the William Jones Cup tournament in Taiwan. Outside of basketball, Abbas works as an accountant and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

31. Yuki Togashi

Akita Northern Happinets

Career

• High school: Montrose Christian, (Rockville, Maryland)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Akita Northern Happinets
• 2014–2015: Texas Legends
• 2015–present: Chiba Jets
• B.League MVP (2019), B.League Best Five (2017 - 2022), B.League All-Star Game MVP (2017), B.League Assist leader (2020,2022), Emperor's Cup MVP (2019), bj league Best Five Team (2014), bj league All-Star Game MVP (2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Japan, Asian Games, : 2014 South Korea: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Japan
• Asian Games
• : 2014 South Korea: Team competition

Togashi is a point guard who played in the B.League for two seasons before joining the NBA's Dallas Mavericks as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Togashi was born and raised in Japan, playing high school basketball at Montrose Christian College (Rockville, Maryland).

After going undrafted from the NBA draft, Togashi signed with Akita Northern Happinets of the Japanese B.League where he averaged 13 points per game over his two seasons with them before moving to Texas Legends for the 2015–16 season. 

In March 2017, it was announced that Togashi had joined Chiba Jets Funabashi of Japan's National Basketball League (NBL) on a one-year contract extension through 2018–19 season.

As of December 2018, Togashi has been named MVP of both LNB Pro A and Adriatic League after averaging 20 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds across 33 games played during the 2018–19 NBL season.

32. Jordan Hunt

Career

• High school: Hutt Valley, (Lower Hutt, New Zealand)
• College: Southern Oregon (2016–2020)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016; 2018: Wellington Saints
• 2020: Otago Nuggets
• 2020–2021: Cairns Taipans
• 2021–present: Hawke's Bay Hawks
• 2× NZNBL champion (2016, 2020), NZNBL Grand Final MVP (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  New Zealand, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  New Zealand
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2022 Jakarta:

Jordan Hunt is a New Zealander power forward / centre who currently plays for the Hawke's Bay Hawks in the NZNBL. Jordan Hunt attended high school at Hutt Valley and played college basketball with Southern Oregon before being undrafted in the NBA Draft of 2020.

Jordan Hunt has been playing professional basketball since 2015, when he signed with the Nelson Giants of the NZNBL. He has also spent time playing for teams such as CSKA Moscow (Russia), Limoges CSP (France) and TED Ankara (Turkey). 

In 2019, Jordan Hunt joined Hawke's Bay after they acquired his services from TED Ankara during their playoff run that year.

He was subsequently named player of the season by both media and fans following an impressive campaign which saw him average 24 points per game throughout all 10 rounds robin matches. 

With his natural ability to score inside and outside shot, coupled with strong defensive skills, Jordan Hunt is seen as one of NZ’s most promising young players ahead of future international tournaments such as FIBA World Cup qualification later this year.

33. Taine Murray

Career

• High school: Rosmini College, (Auckland, New Zealand)
• College: Virginia (2021–present)
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020: Auckland Huskies
• 2020–2021: New Zealand Breakers
• Medals, , FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta:
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2022 Jakarta:

Taine Murray is a shooting guard for the Virginia Cavaliers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Taine was born on April 19, 2002 in Hong Kong and is of New Zealand descent. At 6'5" and 207 pounds, Murray has size that many guards covet and he uses it to impact games offensively. 

As a freshman at Rosmini College, Taine averaged 16 points per game while also grabbing 4 rebounds per contest en route to being named First Team All-NZAC honoree as well as MVP of the NZ Secondary Schools National Championship Tournament (held annually in Wellington).

A highly touted recruit out of high school, Murray chose UVa over other ACC schools such as Clemson and North Carolina State due to its strong coaching staff and elite basketball program which includes former NBA player Brad Daugherty among others. 

With only two seasons under his belt with the Cavaliers - including an ACL tear suffered during his sophomore year - expectations are high for Taine's continued development both on court and off it moving forward.

Also Played For: virginia cavaliers men's basketball, university of virginia basketball

34. Kai Toews

Career

• High school: , Keihoku, (Bunkyō, Tokyo), Northfield Mount Hermon, (Northfield, Massachusetts)
• College: UNC Wilmington (2018–2019)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2022: Utsunomiya Brex
• 2022–present: Shiga Lakes
• CAA All-Rookie Team (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Japan, William Jones Cup, : 2019 Taiwan:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Japan
• William Jones Cup
• : 2019 Taiwan:

Kai Toews was born on September 17th, 1998 in Tokyo, Japan. He played high school basketball at Keihoku in Bunkyō, Tokyo and then transferred to Northfield Mount Hermon in Northfield Massachusetts for his post-secondary education.

As a collegian, Kai Toews led the Fighting Irish to a National Championship game appearance before losing to Kentucky Wildcats 84-75. Selected by the Chicago Bulls with the seventh pick.

Of the 2015 NBA draft, he has since played for the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards before signing with Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem as a free agent this past offseason.

Standing 6' 2" tall and weighing 180 lbs., Kai is considered an elite point guard prospect who can score from anywhere on the court due to his diverse offensive repertoire.

Which includes mid-range jump shots, 3 pointers, dunks and assists; averaging 10 points per game so far during his career (as of May 2019).

35. Guo Ailun

Liaoning Flying Leopards

Career

• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–present: Liaoning Flying Leopards
• 2x CBA Champion (2018, 2022), FIBA Asia Championship (2015), 8× CBA All-Star (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 , 2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  China, FIBA Asia Championship, : 2015 Changsha: Team Competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  China
• FIBA Asia Championship
• : 2015 Changsha: Team Competition

Guo Ailun is a Chinese professional basketball player who currently plays for the Liaoning Flying Leopards in the Chinese Basketball Association. Guo Ailun was born on November 14, 1993 in Liaoyang, Liaoning Province, China.

Guo played college ball at Sichuan University and then transferred to Shenzhen Universitiy during the 2013-14 season before finally joining the Liaoning Flying Leopards during the 2014-15 season. In his rookie year with Liaoning, Guo led all CBA point guards in assists (8.1 per game) and steals (1.5 per game).

As of January 2019, he has averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game over 118 games played throughout his career with Liaoning and Shanghai Sharks respectively.

Guo Ailun is a professional basketball player who has played for Liaoning Flying Leopards since 2010. Guo Ailun has won two CBA championships with the team and represented China at the FIBA Asia Championship in 2015.

He also was named to the All-Star team eight times during his career. Guo Ailun's strengths lie on his shooting ability, which he uses to create shots for himself or others off of pick and rolls or spot up opportunities from outside the arc. 

Although he may not be as flashy as some of his teammates, Guo Ailun is an effective all-around player who can do it all on the court - something that makes him difficult to guard for opposing teams.

36. Shea Ili

Career

• High school: Onehunga, (Auckland, New Zealand)
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012: Auckland Pirates
• 2013: Super City Rangers
• 2014–2015: Southland Sharks
• 2014–2019: New Zealand Breakers
• 2016–2019: Wellington Saints
• 2019–present: Melbourne United
• 2021: Geelong Supercats
• 2022: Sandringham Sabres
• 2× NBL champion (2015, 2021), NBL Best Sixth Man (2022), NBL Most Improved Player (2018), 5× NZNBL champion (2012, 2015–2017, 2019), NZNBL MVP (2018), NZNBL Kiwi MVP (2018), NZNBL Finals MVP (2017), 3× NZNBL All-Star Five (2017–2019), NZNBL Most Outstanding Guard (2018), 3× NZNBL Most Outstanding Kiwi Guard (2016, 2018, 2019), NBL1 South MVP (2022), NBL1 South All-Star Five (2022), NBL1 South Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
• Medals, , Representing  New Zealand, Men's Basketball, Commonwealth Games, : 2018 Gold Coast: Team competition
• Representing  New Zealand
• Men's Basketball
• Commonwealth Games
• : 2018 Gold Coast: Team competition

Shea Ili was born in New Zealand and played college basketball for the University of Utah. Shea Ili began playing professional basketball in 2012 with the Auckland Pirates.

In 2014, Shea signed with the Super City Rangers where he averaged 14 points per game over 5 seasons. In 2019, Shea joined the Wellington Saints as their new point guard, after spending two seasons with Southland Sharks (NZL).

Shea is known for his ability to create shots off the dribble and play defense at a high level; these skills have led him to be considered one of NBL's best players on both ends of the floor.

 Overall, Shea has accumulated averages of 16 points per game throughout his career and is often referred to as one of NZB's "Big Three" alongside Steven Adams and Jordan McRae Shea Ili is a New Zealand-born Australian professional basketball player who currently plays for Melbourne United in the National Basketball League (NBL).

In his four seasons with Melbourne, Ili has twice been crowned NBL champion, and was also named Most Improved Player in 2018. 

Alongside his basketball career, Ili works as an accountant and has appeared on The Block NZ as one of its final three contestants in 2019. Shea Ili is originally from Gisborne but now calls Melbourne home after moving to Australia at age 16.

37. Nick Kay

Career

• High school: Newington College, (Stanmore, New South Wales)
• College: Metro State (2011–2015)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: Northside Wizards
• 2015–2016: Townsville Crocodiles
• 2016–2017: Southland Sharks
• 2016–2018: Illawarra Hawks
• 2018–2020: Perth Wildcats
• 2019: Wellington Saints
• 2020–2021: Real Betis
• 2021–present: Shimane Susanoo Magic
• 2× NBL champion (2019, 2020), 2× All-NBL First Team (2019, 2020), NZNBL champion (2019), NZNBL MVP (2019), NZNBL All-Star Five (2019), NZNBL Most Outstanding Forward (2019), NBL Rookie of the Year (2016), 2× First-team All-RMAC (2014, 2015), RMAC Tournament MVP (2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Australia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, Commonwealth Games, : 2018 Gold Coast: Team, FIBA Asia Cup, : 2017 Lebanon:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Australia
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Commonwealth Games
• : 2018 Gold Coast: Team
• FIBA Asia Cup
• : 2017 Lebanon:

Nick Kay is a power forward/centre playing in the B.League for Shimane Susanoo Magic. He was born in 1992 and attended Newington College before going on to Metro State, where he played from 2011-2015.

He didn't make an NBA draft appearance but has since signed with the Shimane Susanoo Magic of Japan's B.League, having debuted in 2014. In his homeland, Nick is also a member of Australia's national team and competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics as well as three FIBA World Cups (2014, 2018, 2020).

Outside of basketball, Nick enjoys spending time with friends and family and loves travelling wherever he can find new cultures to experience. Nick Kay is a New Zealand-born Australian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Shimane Susanoo Magic of the Japanese B.League. 

Nick was drafted in 2016 by the Perth Wildcats but opted to play overseas in Japan with the Shimane Susanoo Magic instead, where he has since become one of their most consistent players and helped them win back-to-back championships in 2018 and 2019.

Nick is known for his aggressive style of play on both offence and defence, as well as his ability to get buckets from all over the court. He has already made an impact on both leagues he's played in.

Winning multiple awards including Rookie of The Year honours in Australia before being recognised internationally with two NBL championship rings and MVP accolades at this year's NZNBL Awards night. 

With plenty more good years ahead – including potential appearances at international tournaments – it looks like Nick Kay may have finally found his true calling as a top level basketball player.

Also Played For: perth wildcats

38. Arki Dikania Wisnu

Career

• High school: Newtown (Elmhurst, New York)
• College: Baruch (2006–2010)
• NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–present: Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta
• 2019–2020: Indonesia Patriots
• ABL champion (2012), 3x IBL champion (2018, 2021, 2022), 2x NBL Indonesia champion (2012, 2015), 2x NBL Indonesia Finals MVP (2012, 2015), 5x IBL All-Star (2017-2020, 2022), IBL Most Valuable Player (2017), IBL Sixth Man of the Year (2020), 5x All-IBL Indonesia First Team (2016-2018, 2021-2022), All-IBL Indonesia Second Team (2020), All-NBL Indonesia First Team (2012), NBL Indonesia Rookie of the Year (2012), NBL Indonesia Sixth Man of the Year (2012)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Indonesia, SEABA Championship, : 2017 Manila: Team, Southeast Asian Games, : 2021 Vietnam: Team, : 2015 Singapore: Team, : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team, SEABA Cup, : 2012 Thailand: Team, 2021 FIBA Asia Cup SEABA Pre-Qualifier, : 2018 Nonthaburi: Team, Test Event Asian Games, : 2018 Jakarta: Team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Indonesia
• SEABA Championship
• : 2017 Manila: Team
• Southeast Asian Games
• : 2021 Vietnam: Team
• : 2015 Singapore: Team
• : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team
• SEABA Cup
• : 2012 Thailand: Team
• 2021 FIBA Asia Cup SEABA Pre-Qualifier
• : 2018 Nonthaburi: Team
• Test Event Asian Games
• : 2018 Jakarta: Team

Arki Dikania Wisnu was born on March 15, 1988 in New York City. He played college basketball at Baruch and was undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft. Arki has since played for Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta of the Indonesian Basketball League and the Indonesia Patriots of the ASEAN Basketball Championship.

He is a point guard/small forward who is known for his shooting ability and defensive skills. Arki has won several awards including Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Indonesian Basketbol Liga 2015–2016 season.

Well as Best Small Forward at both The All-Star Game 2017 and 2018 editions of FIBA Asia Awards respectively Wisnu is a two-time ABL champion (2012, 2015) and three-time IBL champion (2018, 2021, 2022).

Wisnu was also the MVP of both the NBL Indonesia Championship (2015) and NBL Indonesia Finals tournaments in 2012 and 2015 respectively. He was named to both the All-Ibl Indonesia First Team in 2016 as well as 2018 - 2019 season. 

Wisnu has been selected for the All-Nbl Indonesia First Team twice so far in his career: once during his rookie year with the NBL Indonesa team in 2012; and again this past season alongside established stars like Rudy Gobert from Lebanon and Goran Dragic from Serbia.

39. Abraham Damar Grahita

Career

• High school: St. Yosef Pangkal Pinang, (Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
• College: Esa Unggul University (Jakarta, Indonesia)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016: Stadium Jakarta
• 2016–2020: Aspac/Stapac Jakarta
• 2020–2021: Indonesia Patriots
• 2021–present: Prawira Bandung
• IBL Champion (2019), 2x IBL Most Valuable Player (2020, 2022), 6x IBL All-Indonesian First Team (2017–2022), 1x IBL All-Indonesian Defensive Team (2022), IBL All-Star Local MVP (2022), 5x IBL All-Star (2017–2020, 2022), IBL Sixthman of the Year (2019), IBL Most Improved Player (2017), Indonesian University League Jakarta Conference MVP (2015)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Indonesia, SEABA Championship, : 2017 Manila: Team, SEA Games, : 2021 Vietnam: Team, : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team, 2021 FIBA Asia Cup SEABA Pre-Qualifier, : 2018 Nonthaburi: Team, Test Event Asian Games, : 2018 Jakarta: Team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Indonesia
• SEABA Championship
• : 2017 Manila: Team
• SEA Games
• : 2021 Vietnam: Team
• : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team
• 2021 FIBA Asia Cup SEABA Pre-Qualifier
• : 2018 Nonthaburi: Team
• Test Event Asian Games
• : 2018 Jakarta: Team

Abraham Damar Grahita is a Indonesian professional basketball player who plays for the Indonesia Patriots in the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). Damar was born on October 8th, 1995, in Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.

After completing his high school studies at St. Yosef Pangkal Pinang, he played college ball at Esa Unggul University in Jakarta before being undrafted by NBA teams during the 2015 draft process. 

In 2016, Damar signed with Aspac/Stapac Jakarta of the IBL and has since been one of their key players, averaging 14 points per game this season.

Outside of basketball however, Abraham is also involved in community work and currently volunteers as an ambassador for child rights organisation "Kids Right to Play". 

Abraham Damar Grahita is a professional men's basketball player who currently plays for the Prawira Bandung team. Abraham Damar Grahita has won several awards and accolades during his career, including IBL Champion in 2019 and All-Indonesian First Team six times consecutively.

He was also named as the Sixthman of the Year in 2019 and Most Improved Player in 2017 by Indonesian Basketball Association (IBA).

40. Andakara Prastawa

Pelita Jaya Basketball

Career

• High school: Negeri 03 Jakarta (Jakarta, Indonesia)
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012 - 2018: Aspac Jakarta
• 2016: Mahameru Surabaya
• 2018 -: Pelita Jaya Jakarta
• 2020 - 2021: Indonesia Patriots
• 2× NBL Indonesia Indonesia Champion (2013, 2014), NBL Indonesia Finals MVP (2014), 2× All-IBL Indonesia First Team (2016, 2017), First Team NBL Indonesia (2013), All-IBL Indonesian Second Team (2021), 3× IBL All-Star (2017, 2019-2020), NBL Indonesia All-star (2013), 3× IBL Three-point Contest Champion (2017, 2018, 2019), 2× IBL Sixth man Of the Year (2016, 2018), IBL Steals Leader (2021), NBL Indonesia Sixth man Of the Year (2013), NBL Indonesia Rookie Of the Year (2013), SEABA Cup Top Assists (2014)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Indonesia, Islamic Solidarity Games, : 2013 Palembang: Team, SEABA Cup, : 2014 Batam: Team, SEABA Championship, : 2017 Manila: Team, SEA Games, : 2021 Vietnam: Team, : 2015 Singapore: Team, : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Indonesia
• Islamic Solidarity Games
• : 2013 Palembang: Team
• SEABA Cup
• : 2014 Batam: Team
• SEABA Championship
• : 2017 Manila: Team
• SEA Games
• : 2021 Vietnam: Team
• : 2015 Singapore: Team
• : 2017 Kuala Lumpur: Team

Andakara Prastawa is a professional Indonesian basketball player who currently plays for Pelita Jaya Jakarta. Andakara made his debut in the Indonesia Basketball League with Aspac Jakarta in 2012, and he has since played for Mahameru Surabaya, Pelita Jaya Jakarta, and Indonesia Patriots.

Andakara is known for being an excellent point guard who can control the tempo of games; he was also named MVP of the 2018 Indonesian Basketball Championship. 

In 2020, Andakara will join the Indonesia national team as they compete at the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Serbia. Andakara Prastawa is an Indonesian professional basketball player who has played for the NBL Indonesia since 2013.

Andakara finished as the 2× NBL Indonesia Champion (2013, 2014) and was also MVP in 2014. He represented Indonesia in the 2017 FIBA Asia Champions Cup and helped his team reach the quarterfinals where they lost to China. 

In 2018, he won his third straight All-IBL Indonesia First Team award and helped lead his team to their first ever title in 2019 by defeating Pelita Jaya 3-0 in the Finals series. He currently plays for Bali United of the Southeast Asian Basketball League (SEABL).

Final Words

The 2022 Fiba Asia Cup will be remembered for the performances of some of the best players in basketball history. Some stars that are expected to shine include LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Stephen Curry.