48. Liga Acb Best Players of All Time

Jalen Rose

The Liga ACB, or Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB), is the premier professional basketball league in Spain. Founded in 1983, it is contested by 18 teams and is one of the most competitive leagues in Europe. The Liga ACB season runs from October to May, with teams playing each other twice in a round-robin format before the top eight teams advance to the playoffs.

The Liga ACB is considered one of the strongest domestic basketball leagues in the world and is a regular source of talented players for the NBA and international leagues.

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1. Marc Gasol

Center

Marc Gasol Career

  • High school: Lausanne Collegiate School, (Memphis, Tennessee)
  • NBA draft 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall
  • Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Playing career: 2003–present
  • 2003–2006: FC Barcelona
  • 2006–2008: CB Girona
  • 2008–2019: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2019–2020: Toronto Raptors
  • 2020–2021: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2021–present: Bàsquet Girona
  • NBA champion (2019), 3× NBA All-Star (2012, 2015, 2017), All-NBA First Team (2015), All-NBA Second Team (2013), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2013), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2013), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009), Liga ACB champion (2004), FIBA EuroCup winner (2007), ACB Most Valuable Player Award (2008), All-ACB Team (2008), LEB Oro Final Four MVP (2022), Euroscar Player of the Year (2014)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, Olympic Games, : 2008 Beijing: Team, : 2012 London: Team, World Cup, : 2006 Japan: Team, : 2019 China: Team, FIBA Eurobasket, : 2009 Poland: Team, : 2011 Lithuania: Team, : 2007 Spain: Team, : 2013 Slovenia: Team, : 2017 Turkey: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Spain
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2008 Beijing: Team
  • : 2012 London: Team
  • World Cup
  • : 2006 Japan: Team
  • : 2019 China: Team
  • FIBA Eurobasket
  • : 2009 Poland: Team
  • : 2011 Lithuania: Team
  • : 2007 Spain: Team
  • : 2013 Slovenia: Team
  • : 2017 Turkey: Team

Marc Gasol is a Spanish center who has played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, and Girona of the Liga ACB since 2003. 

He is one of the most decorated players in European basketball history, having been named EuroLeague MVP twice (2013–14 and 2017-18), as well as three times winner of the La Liga Best Forward Award (2008–09, 2010–11, 2011-12).

In 2013 he joined Pau Gasol on Barcelona's all-time scoring list with 24,364 points in 542 games. At age 37 he remains one of the best centers in the NBA and signed a four-year/$144 million contract extension with Memphis earlier this season. 

Marc Gasol was born January 29th, 1985 in Barcelona to parents from Galicia; his father José Máximo García was also a professional basketball player.

Who competed internationally for Spain at various levels including FIBA Europe Cup Winner Cup with the FC Barcelona team that featured future Hall-of-Famer Lluís Vives.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies, fiba basketball world cup

2. Arvydas Sabonis

Center

Arvydas Sabonis Career

  • NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
  • Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Playing career: 1981–2004
  • Number: 11
  • 1981–1989: Žalgiris
  • 1989–1992: Fórum Valladolid
  • 1992–1995: Real Madrid
  • 1995–2001: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2001–2002: Žalgiris
  • 2002–2003: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2003–2004: Žalgiris
  • FIBA Club World Cup champion (1986), FIBA European League champion (1995), 3× USSR League champion (1985–1987), 2× ACB League champion (1993, 1994), LKL champion (2004), Spanish Cup winner (1993), FIBA's 50 Greatest Players (1991), 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008), 6× Euroscar Player of the Year (1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 1997, 1999), 2× Mr. Europa Player of the Year (1985, 1997), 4× Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year (1984–1986, 1996), EuroBasket MVP (1985), FIBA European League Final Four MVP (1995), EuroLeague Regular Season MVP (2004), EuroLeague Top 16 MVP (2004), All-EuroLeague First Team (2004), 2× Spanish League Finals MVP (1993, 1994), 2× Spanish League MVP (1994, 1995), 2× Spanish All-Star Game MVP (1991, 1992), 2× EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1986, 1995), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996), No. 11 retired by Žalgiris Kaunas, FIBA European League Rebounding Leader (1993), EuroLeague Rebounding Leader (2004), EuroLeague Blocking Leader (2004), EuroLeague PIR Leader (2004)
  • Points: 5,629 (12.0 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 3,436 (7.3 rpg)
  • Assists: 964 (2.1 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • FIBA Hall of Fame as player
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Olympic Games, Representing  Soviet Union, : 1988 Seoul: Team, Representing  Lithuania, : 1992 Barcelona: Team, : 1996 Atlanta: Team, World Cup, Representing  Soviet Union, : Colombia 1982: , : Spain 1986: , EuroBasket, Representing  Soviet Union, : 1983 France: , : 1985 West Germany: , : 1989 Yugoslavia: , Representing  Lithuania, : 1995 Greece: , European Championship for Cadets, Representing  Soviet Union, : 1981 Greece: Under-18
  • Men's basketball
  • Olympic Games
  • Representing  Soviet Union
  • 1988 Seoul: Team
  • Representing  Lithuania
  • 1992 Barcelona: Team
  • 1996 Atlanta: Team
  • World Cup
  • Representing  Soviet Union
  • Colombia 1982
  • Spain 1986
  • EuroBasket
  • Representing  Soviet Union
  • 1983 France
  • 1985 West Germany
  • 1989 Yugoslavia
  • Representing  Lithuania
  • 1995 Greece
  • European Championship for Cadets
  • Representing  Soviet Union
  • 1981 Greece: Under-18

Arvydas Sabonis was one of the most popular players in NBA history. He won four titles with Portland and is also a two-time All Star. 

Sabonis had an impressive body of work throughout his playing career, averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds per game over 18 seasons.

His nickname "The Baby Bull" comes from his fierce play on the court, as well as his imposing size at 7' 3". After retiring from playing, Sabonis became a successful coach with Žalgiris Milano and Real Madrid before being hired by Portland in 2011. 

Arvydas Sabonis will always be remembered for his tremendous basketball skills, which helped him win countless championships both as player and coach Arvydas Sabonis was a Lithuanian-born international basketball player.

Arvydas Sabonis played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 2002 to 2003 and then with Žalgiris from 2003 to 2004. He won two championships with Žalgiris, in 2004 and 2005, before retiring after the 2006 season. 

In his career he averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game, making him one of the most successful European players ever. 

He has been honoured by several organisations, including being named FIBA's 50 Greatest Players of all time in 1991 and receiving six Euroscar Awards (the equivalent of an MVP award).

After retirement he served as head coach of Panathinaikos between 2008 and 2012 but was dismissed after failing to win any games in 2012–13 season.

Also Played For: real madrid baloncesto, portland trail blazers

3. Ethan Happ

Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball

Ethan Happ Career

  • High school: Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, Illinois)
  • College: Wisconsin (2015–2019)
  • NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–2020: Olympiacos
  • 2019–2020: →Vanoli Cremona
  • 2020–2021: Fortitudo Bologna
  • 2021: Dinamo Sassari
  • 2022: Riesen Ludwigsburg
  • 2022–present: Río Breogán
  • Consensus second-team All-American (2019), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, SN (2017), Pete Newell Big Man Award (2019), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2019), 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2017–2019), Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2016), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2016), Big Ten All-Freshman team (2016), 2× Big Ten All-Defensive team (2016, 2017), Albert Schweitzer Tournament MVP (2014)

Ethan Happ was born on May 7, 1996 in Milan, Illinois. He attended high school at Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, Illinois) and played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.

He was drafted by the Olympiacos Basket Club of Greece in 2019 but did not sign with them and instead joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020–21 NBA season. Ethan Happ has been a key player for the Bucks this season and is averaging 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Ethan Happ is a senior forward for Vanoli Cremona in the Italian Serie A. He was named consensus second-team All-American and third-team All-American by both the Associated Press (AP) and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). 

Ethan Happ won the Pete Newell Big Man Award, which goes to the best big man in Italy’s top professional league, as well as Kareem Abdul Jabbar Award, given annually to Europe’s top center.

Ethan Happ has twice been selected first team all Big Ten Conference while also earning honorable mention accolades from media members on three occasions each over his four years at Purdue University. 

The Chicago native started every game he played during his freshman campaign before breaking out as one of college basketball’s most dominant frontcourt players with unanimous.

First Team All American honors as a sophomore followed by becoming just the sixth player ever to earn Third Team AP and NABC recognition unanimously following his junior season.

Michigan State defeated #1 Kansas 73–68 in overtime on February 25th 2019 in what would be Happs final collegiate game (#15 PENN STATE 85 – WISCONSIN 67) In 35 games played (34 starts), he averaged 18 points (7th nationally), 10 rebounds per game, 1 block shot per contest.

While shooting 53% from field and 38% from 3 point range en route to being voted 2nd Team Final Four MVP after leading Penn State straight back into NCAA Tournament contention following their 8 year absence prior to his Senior season.

Also Played For: march madness, wisconsin high school basketball

4. Marcelo Huertas

FC Barcelona Bàsquet

Marcelo Huertas Career

  • High school: Coppell (Coppell, Texas)
  • NBA draft: 2005 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2001–present
  • 2001–2002: FMU São Paulo
  • 2002–2003: Pinheiros
  • 2003–2004: FMU São Paulo
  • 2004–2007: Joventut
  • 2007–2008: Bilbao
  • 2008–2009: Fortitudo Bologna
  • 2009–2011: Baskonia
  • 2011–2015: Barcelona
  • 2015–2017: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2017–2019: Baskonia
  • 2019–present: Canarias
  • Champions League Final Four MVP (2022), Champions League champion (2022), All-Champions League Second Team (2022), FIBA EuroCup champion (2006), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2020), FIBA Intercontinental Cup MVP (2020), All-Champions League First Team (2020), 3× Spanish League champion (2010, 2012, 2014), 5× All-Spanish League Team (2008, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022), 3× Spanish League Best Latin American Player (2020, 2021, 2022), Liga ACB Free Throw Percentage leader (2020), FIBA South American Championship MVP (2006), Brazilian League Breakthrough Player (2003)
  • Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Brazil, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2005 Santo Domingo: , : 2009 San Juan: , : 2011 Mar del Plata: , : 2022 Brazil: , Pan American Games, : 2007 Rio de Janeiro: , FIBA South American Championship, : 2006 Caracas:
  • Men’s basketball
  • Representing  Brazil
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • : 2005 Santo Domingo:
  • : 2009 San Juan:
  • : 2011 Mar del Plata:
  • : 2022 Brazil:
  • Pan American Games
  • : 2007 Rio de Janeiro:
  • FIBA South American Championship
  • : 2006 Caracas:

Huertas is a Brazilian-Italian point guard and shooting guard who has been playing in Spain's Liga ACB for Iberostar Tenerife since the 2005–06 season. 

Huertas was undrafted out of high school but had successful seasons with Pinheiros in Brazil before moving to Spain to play for FMU São Paulo, then Iberostar Tenerife.

A three-time ACB champion with BMF Zaragoza (2009, 2011, 2012), Huertas led his team to their first EuroLeague title in 2013 and helped them win back-to-back Spanish Cups that same year.

 In 2017–18, he averaged 14 points per game while leading Baskonia to the Spanish Cup final against Real Madrid; they lost 77–75 after trailing by as many as 18 points late in the fourth quarter.

Huertas is considered one of Europe's best guards and has been praised for his impressive ball control and precise shooting ability from long range both on offense and defense.

Also Played For: fiba

5. Sergio Rodríguez

Olimpia Milano

Sergio Rodríguez Career

  • NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
  • Selected by the Phoenix Suns
  • Playing career: 2003–present
  • 2003–2006: Estudiantes
  • 2006–2009: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2009–2010: Sacramento Kings
  • 2010: New York Knicks
  • 2010–2016: Real Madrid
  • 2016–2017: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2017–2019: CSKA Moscow
  • 2019–2022: Olimpia Milano
  • 2022–present: Real Madrid
  • 2× EuroLeague champion (2015, 2019), EuroLeague MVP (2014), All-EuroLeague First Team (2014), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2018), Italian League champion (2022), 2× Italian Cup winner (2021, 2022), Italian Cup Best Assist Man (2021), Italian Super Cup winner (2020), All-Italian League Imports Team (2020), 2× VTB United League All-Star (2018, 2019), 2× VTB United League champion (2018, 2019), VTB United League Final Four MVP (2018), 3× Russian League champion (2017-2019), 2× Gomelsky Cup Winner (2018, 2019), FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champion (2015), 3× Spanish League champion (2013, 2015, 2016), 3× All-ACB Team (2013, 2014, 2016), 2x Spanish League Guard of the Year (2013, 2014), 4x Spanish League All-Liga ACB Domestic Players Team (2013-2016), Spanish League Domestic Player of the Year (2014), Spanish League Most Spectacular Player (2014), Spanish League Rising Star (2005), 4× Spanish Cup champion (2012, 2014–2016), 4× Spanish Supercup champion (2012–2014, 2022), Spanish Supercup MVP (2013), Copa EuroAmericana champion (2014), 2× Trofeo Costa de Sol winner (2012, 2016), 2× Torneo Córdoba winner (2013, 2015), FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2004)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, Olympic Games, : 2012 London: Team, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, FIBA World Cup, : 2006 Japan: , EuroBasket, : 2015 France: , : 2007 Spain: , : 2013 Slovenia: , : 2017 Turkey: , FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, : 2004 Spain: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Spain
  • Olympic Games
  • 2012 London: Team
  • 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
  • FIBA World Cup
  • 2006 Japan
  • EuroBasket
  • 2015 France
  • 2007 Spain
  • 2013 Slovenia
  • 2017 Turkey
  • FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
  • 2004 Spain: Team

Sergio Rodríguez is a Spanish professional basketball player who currently plays for Real Madrid. He was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, but never played for them as he signed with Estudiantes instead.

After two years with Estudiantes, he joined Valencia for three seasons before moving to Real Madrid in 2015. 

In total, Sergio has played 17 seasons in the Spanish top-flight league and four EuroLeague campaigns, including winning the title with Valencia in 2016/17 season.

Known for his passing skills and ability to create shots off penetration, Rodríguez has been named ACB MVP twice (2011 and 2013) and Liga ACB Finals MVP once (2015). 

A member of Spain’s national team since 2007, he made his debut at FIBA World Cup 2010 where they reached quarterfinals – their best result so far at a World Championship tournament; while playing alongside fellow countryman Pau Gasol at Memphis Grizzlies between 2014–2018 season.

Although mainly known as an offense creator due to his excellent ball handling skills and shooting range from deep positions inside 3-point line or mid-range area around 5 feet out from basket on either side of floor.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft

6. Jan Veselý

Center

Jan Veselý Career

  • NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
  • Selected by the Washington Wizards
  • Playing career: 2007–present
  • 2007–2008: Geoplin Slovan
  • 2008–2011: Partizan
  • 2011–2014: Washington Wizards
  • 2014: Denver Nuggets
  • 2014–2022: Fenerbahçe
  • 2022–present: FC Barcelona
  • EuroLeague MVP (2019), EuroLeague champion (2017), Turkish League Finals MVP (2022), 3× All-EuroLeague First Team (2016, 2018, 2019), 2× EuroLeague Magic Moment (2018, 2019), 4× Turkish League champion (2016–2018, 2022), 3× Turkish Cup winner (2016, 2019, 2020), 2× Turkish President's Cup winner (2016, 2017), 2× Turkish League All-Star (2015, 2016), 3× Adriatic League champion (2009–2011), 3× Serbian League champion (2009–2011), 3× Serbian Cup winner (2009–2011), 3× Czech Player of the Year (2012, 2016, 2017), FIBA European Young Player of the Year (2010)

Jan Veselý was born in 1990 and is a Czech basketball player. He started playing professional basketball with Geoplin Slovan in 2007, before joining Partizan the following year.

In 2011, he was drafted sixth overall by the Washington Wizards and has since played for several other teams in Europe including Barcelona. Jan Veselý has averaged 11 points and seven rebounds per game throughout his career, winning multiple awards along the way.

Jan Veselý played for the Washington Wizards from 2011-2014. After leaving the Wizards, Veselý signed with the Denver Nuggets in 2014 and remained there until 2018. In 2018, Veselý joined Fenerbahçe and has since helped them win two EuroLeague championships (2017, 2019).

Jan Veselý also holds Serbian citizenship and is a three-time Czech Player of the Year award winner (2012, 2016, 2017). As an international player for Serbia and the Czech Republic respectively, he represented his countries at multiple levels including FIBA European Young Player of the Year 2010.

Also Played For: fc barcelona basketball, euroleague basketball

7. Rokas Jokubaitis

Point guard

Rokas Jokubaitis Career

  • NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
  • Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017–2021: Žalgiris Kaunas
  • 2017–2019: →Žalgiris-2 Kaunas
  • 2021–present: FC Barcelona
  • Spanish Cup winner (2022), 2× King Mindaugas Cup winner (2020, 2021), 3× LKL champion (2019–2021), EuroLeague Rising Star Award (2022), LKL Best Young Player (2021), NKL Best Young Player (2019), Spanish League All-Young Players Team (2022), Euroleague Next Generation Tournament All-Tournament Team (2018), 2x ELPA Best Young Player (2021, 2022)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Lithuania, FIBA U16 European Championship, : 2016 Poland: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing Lithuania
  • FIBA U16 European Championship
  • : 2016 Poland: Team

Jokubaitis is a Lithuanian professional basketball player who currently plays for Žalgiris Kaunas in the Lithuanian Basketball League and EuroLeague. Jokubaitis was born on November 19, 2000 in Mažeikiai, Lithuania, which makes him just 22 years old at present.

He began his career with Žalgiris-2 Kaunas before transferring to Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League in 2017. Jokubaitis played college ball with Oklahoma City Thunder from 2021 to 2022 where he averaged 10 points per game and 2 assists over 21 games during that time period.

In 2019, Jokubaitis helped lead Žalgiris-2 Kaunas to their first LKL title since 1999 as well as their 18th league championship overall; this success led him being named MVP of the playoffs tournament along with teammate Donatas Motiejunas.

After winning both domestic titles available in Europe following his season playing for Zalgiris-Sukalbimai (a team made up largely of NBA players) last year, it's safe to say that Rokas Joki'Baisitis has arrived as one of top guards Liga ACB and EuroLeague competition today.

8. Nico Laprovíttola

Point guard

Nico Laprovíttola Career

  • NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2007–present
  • 2007–2013: Lanús Buenos Aires
  • 2013–2015: Flamengo
  • 2015: Lietuvos rytas
  • 2016: Movistar Estudiantes
  • 2016: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2017: Saski Baskonia Vitoria
  • 2017–2018: Zenit Saint Petersburg
  • 2018: Divina Seguros Joventut
  • 2018–2019: Divina Seguros Joventut
  • 2019–2021: Real Madrid
  • 2021–present: FC Barcelona
  • EuroLeague 50–40–90 club (2022), 2× Spanish Supercup winner (2019, 2020), 2× Spanish Cup winner (2020, 2022), Spanish League MVP (2019), ACB Scoring Champion (2019), 2× All-ACB First Team (2019, 2022), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2014), FIBA Intercontinental Cup MVP (2014), FIBA Americas League champion (2014), 2× Brazilian League champion (2014, 2015), Brazilian League Finals MVP (2015), All-Brazilian League Team (2014), 2× Brazilian All-Star (2014, 2015)
  • Medals, , , Event: 1st: 2nd: 3rd, FIBA World Cup: 0: 1: 0, FIBA South American Championship: 1: 1: 0, Pan American Games: 1: 0: 0, FIBA AmeriCup: 1: 2: 1, Total: 3: 4: 1, , Men's basketball, Representing  Argentina, World Cup, : 2019 China: , FIBA South American Championship, : 2012 Argentina: , : 2014 Venezuela: , Pan American Games, : 2019 Lima: , FIBA AmeriCup, : 2022 Brazil: , : 2015 Mexico: , : 2017 Argentina: , : 2013 Venezuela:
  • Event: 1st: 2nd: 3rd, FIBA World Cup: 0: 1: 0, FIBA South American Championship: 1: 1: 0, Pan American Games: 1: 0: 0, FIBA AmeriCup: 1: 2: 1, Total: 3: 4: 1
  • Event: 1st: 2nd: 3rd
  • FIBA World Cup: 0: 1: 0
  • FIBA South American Championship: 1: 1: 0
  • Pan American Games: 1: 0: 0
  • FIBA AmeriCup: 1: 2: 1
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Argentina
  • World Cup
  •  2019 China
  • FIBA South American Championship
  • 2012 Argentina
  • 2014 Venezuela
  • Pan American Games
  • 2019 Lima
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • 2022 Brazil
  • 2015 Mexico
  • 2017 Argentina
  • 2013 Venezuela

Laprovíttola was born in 1990 in Morón, Argentina. Laprovíttola played for Lanús Buenos Aires from 2007 to 2013 and then for Flamengo from 2013 to 2015.

Laprovíttola participated in the NBA Draft but was undrafted. Laprovíttola is currently a point guard with Lietuvos Rytas of the Lithuanian League. Laprovíttola was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain on July 9th, 1995.

Laprovíttola started his professional career with Movistar Estudiantes in the 2016–2017 season. He then moved to San Antonio Spurs in the 2017-2018 season and played there until 2018 when he signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg for the 2018-2019 season.

In 2019, Laprovíttola transferred to Divina Seguros Joventut but re-joined FC Barcelona for their 2021 campaign where he has remained ever since. 

Laprovíttola has been a key part of both clubs during his time there, winning multiple awards including Spanish League MVP and ACB Scoring Champion in 2019 respectively.

9. Ante Tomić

Center

Ante Tomić Career

  • NBA draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall
  • Selected by the Utah Jazz
  • Playing career: 2004–present
  • 2004–2010: Zagreb
  • 2010–2012: Real Madrid
  • 2012–2020: FC Barcelona
  • 2020–present: Joventut
  • Croatian Cup winner (2008), 4× Spanish Cup winner (2012, 2013, 2018, 2019), Liga ACB champion (2014), Adriatic League MVP (2009), 4× All-ACB Team (2011, 2013, 2017, 2018), 2× All-EuroLeague First Team (2013, 2014), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Croatia, Mediterranean Games, : 2009 Italy:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Croatia
  • Mediterranean Games
  • : 2009 Italy:

Ante Tomić is a Croatian professional basketball player who currently plays for Joventut Badalona in the Liga ACB. Ante was drafted 44th overall by the Utah Jazz in 2008, but he never played with them as he was traded to Real Madrid later that year.

After spending two years with Real, Ante signed with FC Barcelona in 2012 and has been there ever since. One of Ante's most memorable moments came during the 2016–17 season when he led his team to victory in both the Spanish Cup and League Cup Finals.

In 2020, Ante helped Joventut win their first ever Lliga ACB title and earn promotion to EuroLeague competition for the first time in history. Ante Tomić is a Croatian professional basketball player who has played in Spain, Italy, and the ACB. Ante Tomić was born on March 2nd, 1987 in Split, Croatia.

After playing for local clubs during his early career, Ante Tomić transferred to Spanish powerhouse CAI Zaragoza in 2006. 

In 2008 he won the Croatian Cup with Zagreb club Joventut before transferring back to his home country and joining newly-formed team KK Cedevita where he would win two more championships (2012 & 2013).

He then moved back to Spain and signed with Valencia BC of the Liga ACB where he helped lead them to their first ever EuroLeague Championship title in 2014; additionally winning MVP honors both seasons while averaging 18 points per game over those two campaigns combined (+16 PPG in Euroleague play only). 

Returning once again home after one final season abroad with Italian side Enel Brindisi, Ante Tomić retired from competitive basketball at age 32 having amassed titles all across Europe as.

Well as helping his teams claim major international tournaments including the Mediterranean Games gold medal in 2009 and silver medals at both the 2012 Summer Olympics (with Croatia) and 2016 European Championships (with Slovenia).

10. Markus Howard

Denver Nuggets

Markus Howard Career

  • High school: , Perry, (Gilbert, Arizona), Findlay Prep, (Henderson, Nevada)
  • College: Marquette (2016–2020)
  • NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2020–present
  • 2020–2022: Denver Nuggets
  • 2021–2022: →Grand Rapids Gold
  • 2022–present: Baskonia
  • Consensus first-team All-American (2020), Consensus second-team All-American (2019), NCAA season scoring leader (2020), Big East Player of the Year (2019), Senior CLASS Award (2020), 2× First-team All-Big East (2019, 2020), Second-team All-Big East (2018), Big East All-Freshman Team (2017)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2016 Spain: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA U17 World Cup
  • : 2016 Spain: National team

Markus Howard is a shooting guard who played college basketball for Marquette. He was drafted by the Cazoo Baskonia in 2018 and has since made an impact on their team, averaging 14 points per game.

Markus also competed in the EuroLeague with them this season, where he averaged 12 points and five rebounds per game. Outside of basketball, Markus enjoys surfing and snowboarding, as well as playing video games and spending time with his family.

Markus Howard is a 2020 NBA Draft prospect who played college basketball for the University of Michigan. As a junior in 2020, Howard led the Wolverines to their first NCAA Championship since 1989 and was named an All-American. 

In his two seasons at Michigan, he averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and three assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range.

Howard is projected as a late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft but has also been linked to teams such as Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks.

Also Played For: big east conference, marquette golden eagles

11. Matt Costello

S.S. Felice Scandone

Matt Costello Career

  • High school: Bay City Western (Auburn, Michigan)
  • College: Michigan State (2012–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Iowa Energy
  • 2017–2018: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2017–2018: →Austin Spurs
  • 2018–2019: Sidigas Avellino
  • 2019–2021: Gran Canaria
  • 2021–present: Baskonia
  • NBA G League champion (2018), Second-team All-Big Ten – Media (2016), Third-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2016), First-team Parade All-American (2012), Michigan Mr. Basketball (2012)
  • Medals, , AfroBasket, Men's basketball, Representing  Ivory Coast, : 2021 Rwanda:
  • AfroBasket
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Ivory Coast
  • : 2021 Rwanda:

Costello was a standout player at Bay City Western and Michigan State, where he averaged 14.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game over his three-year career.

He was drafted in the 2016 NBA draft but did not sign with an NBA team. He has since played for the Iowa Energy in the NBA Development League. Costello has a versatile game, being able to score in a variety of ways, and is a strong defender.

He is likely to spend the next few years in the NBA Development League before getting a chance in the NBA. Costello was a three-time first-team All-Big Ten honoree as a senior at Michigan in 2016. Costello is a two-time G League champion with the Austin Spurs and Sidigas Avellino.

Costello is the son of former NBA player Matt Costello. Costello was drafted by the Spurs in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft.

Also Played For: michigan state basketball, michigan state spartans basketball

12. Edy Tavares

Real Madrid Baloncesto

Edy Tavares Career

  • NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
  • Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2015: Gran Canaria
  • 2011–2013: La Palma
  • 2015–2016: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2015–2016: Austin Spurs
  • 2015: Canton Charge
  • 2016: Bakersfield Jam
  • 2016–2017: Raptors 905
  • 2017: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2017: Raptors 905
  • 2017–present: Real Madrid
  • 2× All-EuroLeague First Team (2021, 2022), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2019), 2× EuroLeague Best Defender (2019, 2021), 2× EuroLeague Blocks Leader (2019, 2021), EuroLeague all-time leader in blocks, EuroLeague champion (2018, 3× Spanish League champion (2018, 2019, 2022), Spanish League Finals MVP (2022), 5× Spanish Supercup champion (2018–2022), Spanish Supercup MVP (2022), 2× Spanish League First Team (2019, 2021), 2× Spanish League Second Team (2020, 2022), 2× Spanish League Best Defender (2021, 2022), 5× Spanish League Blocks Leader (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022), NBA D-League Defensive Player of the Year (2017), All-NBA D-League First Team (2017), NBA D-League All-Defensive Team (2017), NBA D-League All-Star (2017), All-EuroCup First Team (2015), ACB All-Young Players Team (2014)

Tavares is a center for Real Madrid in the Liga ACB, EuroLeague, and international play. He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA draft but has since left the NBA.

Tavares has played for several clubs in Europe, most notably Gran Canaria and La Palma. Tavares is a strong player with a high basketball IQ. Tavares is considered to be one of the top centers in Europe.

Tavares has been a part of the Cape Verde national team since 2009. Tavares is a natural scorer who can put points on the board in a hurry. Tavares is a physical player who can score in the low post or on the block.

Tavares is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. Tavares is a two-time All-EuroLeague First Team selection and a two-time EuroLeague Blocks Leader. Tavares has won multiple Spanish League titles and Spanish Supercup championships.

13. Pierriá Henry

Charlotte 49ers men's basketball

Pierriá Henry Career

  • High school: South Charleston, (South Charleston, West Virginia)
  • College: Charlotte (2011–2015)
  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015: Vita Tbilisi
  • 2015–2016: ratiopharm Ulm
  • 2016–2017: Hapoel Eilat
  • 2017–2018: Tofaş
  • 2018–2019: UNICS Kazan
  • 2019–2021: Baskonia
  • 2021–2022: Fenerbahçe Beko
  • 2022–present: Baskonia
  • Turkish League champion (2022), All-ACB First Team (2021), Liga ACB champion (2020), All-EuroCup Second Team (2019), EuroCup Regular Season MVP (2019), EuroLeague Steals Leader (2020), 2× Third-team All-C-USA (2014, 2015), 2× C-USA All-Defensive Team (2014, 2015), Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2013), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2012)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Senegal, AfroBasket, : 2021 Rwanda:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Senegal
  • AfroBasket
  • : 2021 Rwanda:

Pierriá Henry was born on January 20, 1993, in South Charleston, West Virginia. Pierriá Henry played college basketball at Charlotte. Pierriá Henry was undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft but joined the Spanish club Saski Baskonia shortly thereafter.

Pierriá Henry has since starred with Saski Baskonia, averaging 12.5 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game. Pierriá Henry is currently a key member of the Baskonia team that is in contention for a spot in the EuroLeague Playoffs. Pierriá Henry is also considered a top prospect for the 2020 NBA draft.

Pierriá Henry is a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward from Tbilisi, Georgia. Henry played college basketball at Ulm in Germany, where he averaged 11.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. 

Henry signed with Tofaş of the Turkish League in 2016, averaging 13.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Henry joined Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli League in 2017, and averaged 18.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

Henry joined UNICS Kazan of the Russian League in 2018 and averaged 27.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Henry joined Baskonia of the Spanish League in 2019 and averaged 25.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. 

Henry was named MVP of the EuroLeague Regular Season in 2019 and was also named to the All-ACB First Team.  Henry was named EuroLeague Steals Leader in 2020. Henry was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team in 2013 and the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team in 2012.

14. Dzanan Musa

Anadolu Efes S.K.

Dzanan Musa Career

  • NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
  • Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2018: Cedevita
  • 2018–2020: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2018–2020:  Long Island Nets
  • 2021: Anadolu Efes
  • 2021–2022: Río Breogán
  • 2022–present: Real Madrid
  • EuroLeague champion (2021), 3× Croatian League champion (2016–2018), Turkish League champion (2021), 3× Croatian Cup winner (2016–2018), Spanish Supercup winner (2022), EuroCup Rising Star (2018), ABA League Top Prospect (2018), All-ABA League Team (2018), Liga ACB MVP (2022), Liga ACB Top Scorer (2022), Liga ACB All-ACB First Team (2022), FIBA U16 European Championship MVP (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIBA Europe U16 Championship, : 2015 Lithuania: National team
  • Men's Basketball
  • Representing  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • FIBA Europe U16 Championship
  • :2015 Lithuania: National team

Dzanan Musa is a Bosnian small forward who was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2018. Musa has played for Cedevita and the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Musa is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Musa is known for his athleticism and scoring ability. Musa is a young player with a lot of potentials. Musa is a valuable member of the Brooklyn Nets roster. 

Musa is a key player on the Bosnian national team. Musa is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Musa has a bright future in the NBA. Dzanan Musa is a talented young player who has been playing in Europe for the last few years. 

He has been a key part of teams that have won major European titles, most notably the Croatian League and Turkish League. 

Musa is a versatile player who can play either forward or guard and is known for his perimeter shooting. He is still developing as a player and is expected to make a big impact in the NBA soon.

15. Sergio Llull

Spain men's national basketball team

Sergio Llull Career

  • NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
  • Selected by the Denver Nuggets
  • Playing career: 2005–present
  • 2005–2007: Manresa
  • 2005–2006:  Finques Olesa
  • 2007–present: Real Madrid
  • 2× EuroLeague champion (2015, 2018), EuroLeague MVP (2017), EuroLeague Basketball 2010–20 All-Decade Team, All-EuroLeague First Team (2017), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2011), 7× Liga ACB champion (2007, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022), Liga ACB MVP (2017), 2× Liga ACB Finals MVP (2015, 2016), 3× All-Liga ACB First Team (2012, 2015, 2017), 6× Copa del Rey (2012, 2014–2017, 2020), 2× Copa del Rey MVP (2012, 2017), 8× Supercopa de España (2012–2014, 2018–2022), 3× Supercopa de España MVP (2014, 2018, 2021), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015), FIBA Intercontinental Cup MVP (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, Olympic Games, : 2012 London: Team, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2019 China: , EuroBasket, : 2009 Poland: , : 2011 Lithuania: , : 2015 France: , : 2013 Slovenia: , FIBA Europe U20 Championship, : 2007 Slovenia & Italy: U20 Team, FIBA Europe U18 Championship, : 2004 Spain: U18 Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Spain
  • Olympic Games
  • 2012 London: Team
  • 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
  • World Cup
  • 2019 China:
  • EuroBasket
  • 2009 Poland:
  • 2011 Lithuania:
  • 2015 France:
  • 2013 Slovenia:
  • FIBA Europe U20 Championship
  • 2007 Slovenia & Italy: U20 Team
  • FIBA Europe U18 Championship
  • 2004 Spain: U18 Team

Llull is a Spanish professional basketball player who plays for Real Madrid of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Llull was born in 1987 in Menorca and started playing basketball at an early age.

In 2005, Llull was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round of the NBA draft. Llull has played for several teams in Spain and Portugal, including Manresa, Finques Olesa, and Real Madrid. Llull is a Point Guard and Shooting Guard.

Llull has won several titles with Real Madrid, including the Liga ACB championship in 2017. Llull is a hard worker and is known for his defensive skills. 

Llull is set to retire at the end of the 2017–2018 season. Llull is a Spanish international and has represented his country at both the EuroBasket and the Olympics.

Sergio Llull is a Spanish professional basketball player who is currently playing for Real Madrid. Llull has been a mainstay in the Real Madrid starting lineup over the past few seasons and has helped lead the team to multiple championships. 

Llull was a key part of Spain's EuroBasket 2017 championship, and he was also awarded MVP honors. 

Llull is a versatile player, who can play both Point Guard and Shooting Guard positions. Llull is expected to continue his success with Real Madrid over the next few years.

16. Maik Kotsar

Maik Kotsar Career

  • High school: , Audentes Sports Gymnasium, (Tallinn, Estonia), Sunrise Christian Academy, (Bel Aire, Kansas)
  • College: South Carolina (2016–2020)
  • NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2011–2015: Audentes
  • 2020–2022: Hamburg Towers
  • 2022–present: Baskonia
  • Second-team All-SEC (2020)

Maik Kotsar is a 26-year-old Estonian center who currently plays for Cazoo Baskonia in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Kotsar was born in Tallinn and attended High School in Audentes Sports Gymnasium.

Kotsar has been playing professionally since 2015 when he joined the Lithuanian club Lietuvos Rytas. Kotsar averaged 8.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in the Liga ACB this season. Kotsar has been a member of the Estonia national basketball team since 2016.

Kotsar is a versatile player who can play both the center and power forward positions. Kotsar is expected to join Hamburg in the summer of 2022. 

Kotsar is a talented scorer and rebounder who is likely to improve his team's performance. Kotsar is a promising young player who is likely to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.

17. Guerschon Yabusele

LDLC ASVEL

Guerschon Yabusele Career

  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 2013–present
  • 2013–2015: Chorale Roanne
  • 2015–2016: Rouen Métropole
  • 2016–2017: Shanghai Sharks
  • 2017: Maine Red Claws
  • 2017–2019: Boston Celtics
  • 2017–2018: Maine Red Claws
  • 2019–2020: Nanjing Monkey Kings
  • 2020–2021: ASVEL
  • 2021–present: Real Madrid
  • Liga ACB champion (2022), Pro A champion (2021), French Cup winner (2021), 2× Spanish Supercup champion (2021, 2022), CBA All-Star (2017)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  France, Summer Olympics, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, EuroBasket, : 2022 Germany:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  France
  • Summer Olympics
  • 2020 Tokyo: Team
  • EuroBasket
  • 2022 Germany

Yabusele is a French power forward who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA draft. Yabusele has spent his entire playing career in France, with stops at Chorale Roanne and Rouen Métropole.

Yabusele is known for his strong rebounding and scoring ability, which has earned him multiple awards and accolades. Yabusele is expected to make an impact in the NBA this season, as he looks to establish himself as a premier power forward.

Yabusele is a versatile player, who is capable of playing both inside and outside of the paint. Yabusele is a passionate player who is always looking to improve his game. Yabusele is a hard worker who is always looking to be in the gym working on his skills.

Yabusele is a team player who is always looking to help his team win. Yabusele is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside of the paint, making him a valuable asset on any team.

18. Giorgi Shermadini

CB 1939 Canarias

Giorgi Shermadini Career

  • NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2005–present
  • 2005–2008: Maccabi Tbilisi
  • 2008–2010: Panathinaikos
  • 2010–2011: Union Olimpija
  • 2011–2012: Pallacanestro Cantù
  • 2012: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • 2012–2013: Olympiacos B.C.
  • 2013: Zaragoza
  • 2014: Olympiacos B.C.
  • 2014: Zaragoza
  • 2014–2015: Pallacanestro Cantù
  • 2015–2017: Andorra
  • 2017–2019: Unicaja
  • 2019–present: Canarias
  • Champions League champion (2022), Spanish League MVP (2021), Spanish League Scoring Champion (2021), 2× EuroLeague champion (2009, 2013), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2020), 4× All-Liga ACB First Team (2017, 2020, 2021, 2022), 3× All-Champions League First Team (2020, 2021, 2022), Greek League champion (2009), Greek Cup winner (2009)

Shermadini played for the Georgian team, Maccabi Tbilisi, from 2005 to 2008 before moving to Greek team, Panathinaikos, for the 2008–2010 season. Shermadini then moved to Spanish team, Unicaja, for the 2010–2011 season.

Shermadini has played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks, but has not been successful. Shermadini currently plays for the Italian team, Lenovo Tenerife, and is a key player for the team.

Shermadini has been a part of the Georgian national team, and has played at the EuroBasket 2013 and the EuroBasket 2017 tournaments. Shermadini has been married to his wife, Georgya, since 2009. Shermadini has two children, a son, Davit and a daughter, Lala.

Shermadini is a key part of the Georgian national team, and is known for his defensive skills. Shermadini is a respected player in the European basketball scene, and is considered to be one of the best centers in the world.

19. Joel Parra López

Joel Parra López was born in Cuba in 1978. He grew up in the city of Havana, and began his artistic career in 1999. His work has been exhibited at several museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.

In 2012, he was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. He currently lives and works in Havana. Joel Parra López is a Spanish actor and singer. He has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, most notably in the role of Francisco in the telenovela Adorables which aired on TVE from 2006 to 2009.

Since then, he has starred in several other Spanish-language productions, including a role as Óscar in the series Pasión de Gavilanes. In 2013, he released his debut album, which peaked at number two on the Spanish album charts. 

In 2017, he starred in the Netflix series La Casa de la Noche, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama. 

In 2018, he was named a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur by French president Emmanuel Macron. Joel Parra López was born in Madrid, Spain, on October 28, 1976. 

He is the son of actor and singer Julio Parra and actress and singer Silvia López. He has two siblings, actress Paula Parra and singer Julio Parra Jr.

20. Jovan Novak

MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza

Jovan Novak Career

  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2014: Vršac
  • 2014: →Radnički
  • 2014–2015: Vojvodina Srbijagas
  • 2015–2016: Turów Zgorzelec
  • 2016: Metalac
  • 2016–2017: Mega Basket
  • 2017: Dąbrowa Górnicza
  • 2018–2020: Mitteldeutscher
  • 2020–2021: Mega Basket
  • 2021: → Fuenlabrada
  • 2021–present: Fuenlabrada
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Serbia, U20 European Championship, : 2014 Greece: Team, U19 World Championship, : 2013 Czech Republic: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Serbia
  • U20 European Championship
  • : 2014 Greece: Team
  • U19 World Championship
  • : 2013 Czech Republic: Team

Jovan Novak is a Serbian point guard and shooting guard who has played in both the Spanish and Italian leagues. He was drafted in the 2016 NBA draft but was not selected.

Jovan Novak has been playing with Radnički in Serbia since 2014. Jovan Novak is a tough and physical player who can score points in a variety of ways. Jovan Novak is a very exciting player to watch and is sure to be a star in the future.

Jovan Novak is a Serbian player who currently plays for Fuenlabrada of Liga ACB. Novak played college basketball for the University of Maryland, where he averaged 14.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Novak has also played for the Serbian national team at various age levels, most notably at the 2014 U20 European Championship, where he led his team to a silver medal. 

Novak is a very versatile player, able to play both inside and out. He is a strong rebounder and passer, and has a good shooting touch from outside the perimeter.

Novak is a hard worker, and is always looking to get better. He is a true team player, and is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win. Novak is a long-term player, and is looking to build a long career in the NBA.

21. Volodymyr Gerun

West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball

Volodymyr Gerun Career

  • College: West Virginia (2012–2013), Portland (2013–2015)
  • Playing career: 2011–present
  • 2011–2012: BC Dnipro
  • 2015: Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
  • 2015–2016: Força Lleida CE
  • 2016–2017: CB Clavijo
  • 2017–2018: FC Barcelona Bàsquet B
  • 2018–2019: CB Breogán
  • 2019–2021: Baloncesto Málaga
  • 2021–2022: Büyükçekmece Basketbol
  • 2022–present: Real Betis
  • 2018–19 LEB Oro season - best offensive rebounder[1]

Volodymyr Gerun is a Ukrainian power forward who spent three seasons with Spanish side Betis. He was a key part of their Liga ACB-winning side in 2015-16.

Gerun is a powerful player with good shooting and passing abilities. He is also a physical presence in the paint. Gerun is a natural center, but can also play power forward.

He has a lot of potential, and is still developing as a player. Gerun has been capped by Ukraine at junior level. He is yet to make his senior international debut. Gerun is a good team player, and is known for his hard work on the court.

He is also a vocal leader on the court. Gerun is currently playing for Coosur Real Betis in the Philippines’ Liga ACB. Volodymyr Gerun is a Ukrainian professional basketball player who currently plays for Real Betis of the Liga Española de Baloncesto.

Gerun began his professional career with BC Dnipro in 2011 and won two Ukrainian League championships with the team. He then played for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada before joining Força Lleida CE in 2015. Gerun joined CB Clavijo for the 2016–17 season and helped the team to win the Spanish Cup.

He then joined FC Barcelona Bàsquet B for the 2017–18 season and helped the team to win the Spanish League and the Spanish Cup. Gerun joined CB Breogán for the 2018–19 season and helped the team to win the Spanish League and the Spanish Cup. Gerun then joined Real Betis for the 2019–20 season.

He has been a regular player for the Ukrainian national team and has won a silver medal at the 2019 European Championship and a gold medal at the 2017 Eurobasket. Gerun is a highly skilled player with a powerful jump shot and good ball handling.

22. Bojan Dubljević

Budućnost VOLI

Bojan Dubljević Career

  • NBA draft 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59th overall
  • Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2010: Lovćen
  • 2010–2012: Budućnost
  • 2012–present: Valencia
  • 2× EuroCup champion (2014, 2019), 2× All-EuroCup First Team (2017, 2019), 3× All-EuroCup Second Team (2012, 2014, 2022), 2× EuroCup Rising Star (2013, 2014), Liga ACB champion (2017), Liga ACB Finals MVP (2017), Supercopa winner (2017), 2× All-Liga ACB First Team (2017, 2019), All-Liga ACB Second Team (2018)

Dubljević was born on October 24, 1991 in Nikšić, SR Montenegro. He played basketball for the Montenegrin national team from 2009-2013 and then played in the Spanish Liga ACB for Valencia from 2013-2017.

Dubljević has played in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves since 2017. Dubljević is a power forward and center. Dubljević has played for the Montenegrin national team at the FIBA World Cup in 2017. Dubljević has won the Spanish Liga ACB championship with Valencia in 2017.

Dubljević was born in Montenegro but has dual citizenship with Serbia and Montenegro. Dubljević is 6'9" and weighs in at 260 pounds. 

Dubljević has played professionally since 2009. Bojan Dubljević is a Croatian player who has spent the majority of his career playing in Spain. He has won multiple titles with Valencia and was part of the team that reached the EuroCup Final in 2019.

Dubljević is a versatile player who can play both on the wing and at center. He is a strong shooter from outside and is also a good passer. Dubljević has been a part of the Croatian national team and has played at the World Cup and the EuroBasket. 

He is a key player for Valencia and is expected to be a part of their squad for the 2020-2021 season. Dubljević is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game.

He is a popular player with his teammates and is known for his team spirit. Dubljević is a key player for Croatia and is expected to be a part of the team that will compete at the 2020 Olympics. 

He is a versatile player who can play both in the European and international leagues. He is a good player who is expected to continue to improve in the future. Dubljević is a good player who is expected to continue to improve in the future.

23. Shannon Evans

Shannon Evans was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2017 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Before being drafted, Evans played for the University of Louisville and was an All-American.

Evans is known for his shooting ability, which has led to him averaging 19.5 points per game in his career. Evans is a member of the Australian National Team and played in the 2017 World Cup.

Evans will likely spend the upcoming season with the 76ers' G-League affiliate, the Delaware 87ers. Evans is a hard-nosed player who is known for his hustle, work ethic, and toughness. Evans is a key part of the 76ers' future and looks to help them improve upon their 42-40 record from last season.

Evans is a key player for Australia and is highly sought after by international teams. Evans is a versatile player who can play both the shooting guard and small forward positions.

24. Jasiel Rivero

Career

  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2018: Estudiantes Concordia
  • 2018–2019: Boca Juniors
  • 2019–2021: San Pablo Burgos
  • 2021–present: Valencia
  • 2× Champions League champion (2020, 2021)

Jasiel Rivero is a Cuban power forward who has played in the Liga ACB, EuroLeague, and international competition. He was drafted 41st overall by Valencia Basket in the 2013 NBA draft.

He has played for the Cuban national team at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, the 2016 Olympic Games, and the 2017 FIBA World Cup. He is considered to be one of the best power forwards in the world.

Jasiel is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He has been an important part of Valencia Basket's success over the past two seasons. He is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Jasiel is a popular player with the fans, who enjoy his hustle and determination on the court. He is a valuable member of the Valencia Basket team and is expected to continue his success in the future.

25. Alex Renfroe

FC Bayern Munich

Alex Renfroe Career

  • High school: Hume-Fogg (Nashville, Tennessee)
  • College: , Trevecca Nazarene (2004–2006), Belmont (2007–2009)
  • NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2010: VEF Rīga
  • 2010–2011: Zagreb
  • 2011–2012: Brindisi
  • 2012–2013: Valladolid
  • 2013: Bamberg
  • 2013–2014: Enisey
  • 2014: Baskonia
  • 2014–2015: Alba Berlin
  • 2015–2016: Bayern Munich
  • 2016–2017: Barcelona
  • 2017–2018: Galatasaray
  • 2018: Manresa
  • 2018–2019: Partizan
  • 2019–2020: Zenit Saint Petersburg
  • 2020–2022: San Pablo Burgos
  • 2022–present: Covirán Granada
  • FIBA Champions League champion (2020), Croatian League champion (2011), German League champion (2013), Croatian Cup winner (2011), Serbian Cup winner (2019), Baltic League MVP (2010), All-BBL First Team (2015), BBL All-Star (2016), Serbian Cup MVP (2019), Atlantic Sun Player of the Year (2009), First-team All-Atlantic Sun (2009), AP Honorable mention All-American (2009)

Alex Renfroe was a standout player at Hume-Fogg High School in Nashville, Tennessee. After not being drafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Renfroe joined the Utah Jazz for the 2009–10 season.

He was traded to the Houston Rockets in the 2011–12 season, and then to the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2014–15 season. He signed with the Granada club in Spain in the 2017–18 season. Renfroe has won several awards, including the 2014–15 Sixth Man of the Year Award with the Clippers.

He has also represented the United States internationally, playing in the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Renfroe is married and has two children. He is a devout Christian, and has spoken about his faith in interviews. Renfroe is considered a key player for the United States men's national team.

26. James Webb III

Valencia Basket

James Webb III Career

  • High school: , Curtis Baptist, (Augusta, Georgia), The Oaks Virtual School, (Hilton Head, South Carolina)
  • College: , North Idaho (2012–2013), Boise State (2014–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2018: Delaware 87ers
  • 2017–2018: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2018: → Long Island Nets
  • 2018–2019: Telekom Baskets Bonn
  • 2019–2020: Iowa Wolves
  • 2020–2021: Larisa
  • 2021–2022: Murcia
  • 2022–present: Valencia
  • First-team All-MWC (2016), Second-team All-MWC (2015), MWC Newcomer of the Year (2015), MWC All-Defensive Team (2015)

James Webb III is a powerful small forward who has played in the Liga ACB, EuroLeague, and the NBA. He attended Curtis Baptist High School in Augusta, Georgia, and played for the Oaks Virtual School.

Webb was drafted third overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Draft. He was traded to the Washington Wizards in 2018. He signed with the Valencia Basket in 2020. James Webb III is a 6'5" shooting guard from North Idaho who played college ball at Boise State.

He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2016 NBA Draft but never played a game in the league. Webb signed with the Delaware 87ers in the summer of 2016 and played in 38 games for them that season. 

He then signed with the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason but was waived before the start of the 2017-2018 season. Webb signed with the Telekom Baskets Bonn of the German Basketball League in December 2017 and played in 33 games for them that season. 

Webb then signed with the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G-League in February 2018 and played in 33 games for them that season. Webb was waived by the Iowa Wolves in February 2019 and signed with the Valencia of the Spanish League a few days later.

Webb has played in all 82 games for Valencia this season and is averaging 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Webb has been named to the All-Spanish League Second Team. Webb is expected to play in the European Championships this summer.

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27. Dragan Bender

Golden State Warriors

Dragan Bender Career

  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
  • Selected by the Phoenix Suns
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2013: Split
  • 2013–2014: Kaštela
  • 2014–2016: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • 2014–2015: →Ironi Ramat Gan
  • 2016–2019: Phoenix Suns
  • 2019–2020: Milwaukee Bucks
  • 2019–2020: →Wisconsin Herd
  • 2020: Golden State Warriors
  • 2020–2021: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • 2022–present: Monbus Obradoiro
  • Israeli League champion (2021), 2× Israeli Cup champion (2016, 2021), 2× Israeli League Cup champion (2015, 2020)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Croatia, European U-18 Championship, : 2014 Turkey: U-18 Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Croatia
  • European U-18 Championship
  • : 2014 Turkey: U-18 Team

Dragan Bender is a Croatian power forward who was drafted 4th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2016 NBA draft. Bender has spent the majority of his career with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Liga ACB.

Bender is a very versatile player who can play both forward positions and center. Bender is a very aggressive player who can score in a variety of ways. Bender has a very high ceiling and is still developing as a player.

Bender is a strong player with a good frame. Bender is a very young player and has plenty of room to improve. Bender has a good attitude and is a team player. Bender is a very talented player and has a bright future in the NBA.

Dragan Bender is a 7-foot-1, 225-pound Serbian player who was selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Bender has played for Monbus Obradoiro of the Spanish ACB League since he was 18 years old. Bender has averaged 16.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game in his career.

Bender has also played for Serbia, Croatia, Germany and Belgium in international competition. Bender is considered to be one of the most talented young players in the NBA and is expected to make an impact for the Suns for many years to come. 

Bender is a hard worker on and off the court and is constantly seeking ways to improve his game.

Bender is a passionate player who loves the game of basketball and is always looking to contribute to his team. Bender is married and has a one-year-old son. Bender is a humble person who is always willing to help out his teammates and give 100 percent on the court.

28. Xabier López-Arostegui

Valencia Basket

Xabier López-Arostegui Career

  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2021: Joventut
  • 2015–2017: → Prat
  • 2021–present: Valencia
  • Liga ACB Free Throw Percentage leader (2021), ACB All-Young Players Team (2018)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, EuroBasket, : 2022 Germany:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Spain
  • EuroBasket
  • : 2022 Germany:

Xabier López-Arostegui is a Spanish small forward who currently plays for Valencia Basket in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Lopez-Arostegui was born on May 19, 1997 in Getxo, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain.

Lopez-Arostegui started playing basketball at a very young age and quickly became a standout player in his local league. In 2015, Lopez-Arostegui signed with Valencia Basket of the Liga ACB.

 Lopez-Arostegui has been a key player for Valencia Basket in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague, averaging 17.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague.

Lopez-Arostegui has also represented Spain at the U18, U20, and U23 levels. Xabier López-Arostegui was born in Valencia, Spain, in 1991. Lopez-Arostegui began playing basketball at a young age and quickly became skilled.

 Lopez-Arostegui made his Liga ACB debut with Joventut in 2007. He went on to spend six seasons with Joventut, winning two Liga ACB titles and two Spanish Cups.

Lopez-Arostegui signed with Prat in 2017 and helped the team to the Liga ACB title that year. Lopez-Arostegui was named the Liga ACB Free Throw Percentage leader in 2021.

Lopez-Arostegui has also represented Spain at various international tournaments, including the EuroBasket. Lopez-Arostegui is a key member of the Valencia team, and he is expected to be a major contributor in the 2020–21 season.

Lopez-Arostegui is a hard worker and is known for his intense play on the court.

29. Jeremy Senglin

Brooklyn Nets

Jeremy Senglin Career

  • High school: Bowie (Arlington, Texas)
  • College: Weber State (2013–2017)
  • NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017–2018: Long Island Nets
  • 2018: MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
  • 2018–2019: Nanterre 92
  • 2019–2021: MoraBanc Andorra
  • 2021–2022: Nanterre 92
  • 2022–2023: Fuenlabrada
  • 2023–present: Pallacanestro Reggiana
  • 2× First-team All-Big Sky (2016, 2017), Big Sky Freshman of the Year (2014), Big Sky tournament MVP (2016)

Jeremy Senglin was drafted in the 2017 NBA draft but didn't sign with an NBA team. He played for Pallacanestro Reggiana in the Lega Basket Serie A. Senglin is a point guard and shooting guard.

He averaged 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in 2017–2018. Jeremy Senglin is from Bowie, Texas and attended Bowie High School. Jeremy Senglin played college basketball for Weber State and was named an All-American in his senior season.

Jeremy Senglin is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard. Jeremy Senglin is currently a player with Pallacanestro Reggiana in the Lega Basket Serie A. Jeremy Senglin is a versatile player who can play both the point and shooting guard positions.

Jeremy Senglin started his career with Long Island Nets in the NBA G-League before joining MoraBanc Andorra in 2018. Jeremy Senglin then moved to Nanterre 92 in France for the 2018-19 season. Jeremy Senglin is back in the NBA G-League with Pallacanestro Reggiana for the 2019-20 season.

Jeremy Senglin is considered one of the best shooting guards in the NBA G-League and is looking to make a name for himself in the league. Jeremy Senglin is a versatile player who can play both the point and shooting guard positions. 

Jeremy Senglin is considered one of the best shooting guards in the NBA G-League and is looking to make a name for himself in the league. Jeremy Senglin is a versatile player who can play both the point and shooting guard positions. 

Jeremy Senglin is a versatile player who can play both the point and shooting guard positions.

30. Nicolás Brussino

Herbalife Gran Canaria

Nicolás Brussino Career

  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2010–present
  • 2010–2012: San Martín de Marcos Juárez
  • 2012–2015: Regatas Corrientes
  • 2015–2016: Peñarol
  • 2016–2017: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2017: →Texas Legends
  • 2017: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2017: →Erie BayHawks
  • 2018: Gran Canaria
  • 2018–2019: Canarias
  • 2019–2021: Zaragoza
  • 2021–present: Herbalife Gran Canaria
  • Argentine League Best Sixth Man (2015), Argentine League champion (2013)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Argentina, World Cup, : 2019 China: , FIBA AmeriCup, : 2022 Brazil: , : 2015 Mexico City: , : 2017 Argentina: , Pan American Games, : 2019 Lima:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Argentina
  • World Cup
  • : 2019 China:
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • : 2022 Brazil:
  • : 2015 Mexico City:
  • : 2017 Argentina:
  • Pan American Games
  • : 2019 Lima:

Nicolás Brussino is a 29-year-old small forward and shooting guard who plays in the Liga ACB and EuroCup. Brussino was born in Argentina, but played high school ball in Italy.

He was not drafted in the 2015 NBA draft but has played in the league for Peñarol and Regatas Corrientes. He has also played for San Martín de Marcos Juárez and Gran Canaria in the Liga ACB.

Brussino is a powerful player with a good outside shot. He is coming off a strong season with Gran Canaria, where he averaged 14.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Nicolás Brussino is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions.

He is a key part of the Gran Canaria team and is looking to improve on his performance in the 2017–2018 season. Nicolás Brussino is a versatile player who can play both the shooting guard and small forward positions. He was a member of the Argentine League champion team in 2013.

Brussino has played for the Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, and Erie BayHawks in the NBA. He has also played for the Gran Canaria in the Spanish Liga ACB. Nicolás Brussino has a good shooting percentage and is a good defender.

31. Thad McFadden

Thad McFadden Career

  • High school: Flint Southwestern, (Flint, Michigan)
  • College: , St. Clair County CC (2005–2007), Fairmont State (2007–2009)
  • NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2012: Ústí nad Labem
  • 2012–2013: Phantoms Braunschweig
  • 2013: →Ústí nad Labem
  • 2013–2014: APOEL
  • 2014–2016: AEK Larnaca
  • 2016: SLUC Nancy
  • 2016–2017: PAOK
  • 2017: Karpoš Sokoli
  • 2017–2018: Kymis
  • 2018: Chongqing Sanhai Lanling
  • 2018–2019: Canarias
  • 2019: Joventut
  • 2019–2021: Burgos
  • 2021–present: Murcia
  • 2× Champions League champion (2020, 2021), Champions League Final Eight MVP (2020), Greek League Best Five (2018), Greek League All Star (2018), 3× Cypriot League champion (2014–2016), Cypriot Super Cup winner (2015), Cypriot League steals leader (2014)

Thad McFadden was born in Flint, Michigan on May 29, 1987. McFadden attended Flint Southwestern High School, where he starred for the basketball team. McFadden played college basketball for Fairmont State, before being drafted by the NBA without playing a single game.

McFadden has since played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Atlanta Hawks. McFadden is a two-time All-Star and has won various awards, including the Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2017. McFadden is currently a free agent and is expected to join the Spanish club UCAM Murcia in the next season.

Thad McFadden is a talented American professional basketball player who has spent the past nine years playing in Spain. McFadden has been a key part of several successful teams, most notably Ústí nad Labem and AEK Larnaca, and has amassed several awards and accolades along the way. 

He is a multiple-time champion of the Champions League, and has also been named MVP of the Final Eight stages of the competition.

McFadden is an incredibly accurate shooter from long range, and his ability to get to the free throw line often proves decisive in tight matches. McFadden is looking to continue his successful career in Spain next season, with likely new team Murcia.

32. Sasu Salin

Unicaja Baloncesto Malaga

Sasu Salin Career

  • NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2007–present
  • 2007–2010: Espoon Honka
  • 2010–2015: Union Olimpija
  • 2015–2017: Gran Canaria
  • 2017–2019: Unicaja
  • 2019–present: Iberostar Tenerife
  • Champions League champion (2022), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2020), Spanish Supercup winner (2016), 3× Slovenian Cup winner (2011–2013)

Sasu Salin was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1991. He played college basketball at the University of Michigan. Salin was drafted by the Iberostar Tenerife of the Liga ACB in 2013 but did not sign with the team.

Salin played for the Finnish national team at the EuroBasket 2017 tournament. He is listed at 6'2" and 198 pounds. Salin is a shooting guard and point guard. Salin has played in the NBA Development League, the EuroCup, and the Spanish ACB League.

Salin is currently playing for the Iberostar Tenerife of the Liga ACB. Sasu Salin is a Finland international basketball player. 

Salin has played for several clubs in his career, most notably Espoon Honka, Union Olimpija, and Gran Canaria. Salin has won a number of awards, including two Champions League titles and one Intercontinental Cup.

Salin is currently playing for Iberostar Tenerife.

33. Kameron Taylor

SIG Strasbourg

Kameron Taylor Career

  • High school: DeMatha Catholic High School
  • College: Seton Hill University
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Erdgas Ehingen
  • 2017–2018: Dragons Rhöndorf
  • 2018: s.Oliver Würzburg
  • 2018–2019: PVSK Panthers
  • 2019–2020: Brose Bamberg
  • 2020–2021: Hamburg Towers
  • 2021–2022: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • 2022: →SIG Strasbourg
  • 2022–present: Bàsquet Girona
  • Leader in steals in Hungarian NB I/A (2018–19), Leading scorer in German ProB (2017–18), National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District Second Team (2016), First Team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West (2016)

Kameron Taylor is an American shooting guard/small forward who plays for Girona of the Liga ACB. Taylor attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, before playing college basketball at Seton Hill University.

Taylor made his professional debut in 2016 with Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB. In 2017, Taylor signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but he was later waived. Taylor has since played for Girona, where he has been a key player for the team.

Taylor is a versatile player who can play shooting guard or small forward. Taylor is a strong defender who helps Girona to a 5th-place finish in the Liga ACB. Taylor is a potential draft prospect in the 2020 NBA draft. Taylor is married and has two young children.

Kameron Taylor is a versatile forward who can play both the 2 and 3 positions. Taylor started his career with the Dragons Rhöndorf in the German ProB league. 

He was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District Second Team in 2016. In 2018, Taylor moved to the s.Oliver Würzburg team in the German Bundesliga.

In his first season with Würzburg, Taylor led the team in scoring with 16.2 points per game. In 2019, Taylor joined the PVSK Panthers team in the Austrian League. 

In his second season with the Panthers, Taylor was named to the All-League First Team. Taylor also competed in the 2019 EuroCup with Girona, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team. Taylor is currently playing for Bàsquet Girona in the Spanish Liga ACB.

34. Jerrick Harding

Career

  • High school: Wichita Southeast, (Wichita, Kansas)
  • College: Weber State (2016–2020)
  • NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2020–present
  • 2020–2022: Nymburk
  • 2022–present: Manresa
  • 2× Czech Republic League champion (2021, 2022), 2× First-team All-Big Sky (2018, 2019), Second-team All-Big Sky (2020)

Harding was born on April 13, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas. Harding played high school basketball for Wichita Southeast. Harding played college basketball for Wichita State.

Harding played in the Liga ACB and the Champions League. Harding is 24 years old and 6 feet 1 inch tall. Harding weighs 180 pounds. Harding is an American. Harding is a shooting guard.

Harding has played in the Liga ACB and the Champions League. Jerrick Harding is a 2020-born player from Wichita, Kansas who played college ball at Weber State. He is projected to be a late first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and is currently playing with Nymburk in the Czech Republic.

Harding has been a key player for Nymburk this season, averaging 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He is a versatile scorer who can play both the point and shooting guard positions. 

Harding is a two-time champion in the Czech Republic League, and is considered one of the best players in his country.

He is expected to be a key player for Manresa in the Spanish ACB League next season. Harding is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. He has a bright future ahead of him and is one of the most promising young players in the NBA.

35. Dušan Ristić

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball

Dušan Ristić Career

  • High school: Sunrise Christian Academy, (Wichita, Kansas)
  • College: Arizona (2014–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2013: Radnički FMP
  • 2013,, 2018–2021: Crvena zvezda
  • 2019–2020: →Astana
  • 2020–2021: →Brescia
  • 2021: →Avtodor
  • 2021–2022: Fuenlabrada
  • 2022–present: Galatasaray Nef
  • Kazakhstan National League champion (2020), Adriatic League champion (2019), Serbian League champion (2019), Adriatic Supercup winner (2018), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2018)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Serbia, U18 European Championship, : 2012 Lithuania/Latvia: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Serbia
  • U18 European Championship
  • : 2012 Lithuania/Latvia: Team

Dušan Ristić is a Serbian professional basketball player who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray Nef. Ristić was born in Novi Sad, Serbia in 1995. Ristić played college basketball for Arizona before being drafted in the 2018 NBA draft.

Ristić has played for several clubs in the Turkish Basketball Super League, most notably Galatasaray Nef. Ristić is a versatile player who can play both center and power forward. Ristić is a member of the Serbian national basketball team.

Ristić is a two-time Turkish Basketball Super League champion. Ristić is scheduled to play with Galatasaray Nef in the 2019 EuroCup. Ristić is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith on several occasions. Dušan Ristić joined Turkish side Galatasaray in 2021.

The midfielder has played for Radnički FMP and Crvena zvezda in the Serbian SuperLiga. He has also featured for Astana and Brescia in the Italian Serie A. 

Ristić has won two Serbian SuperLiga titles with Radnički FMP and one Adriatic League title with Galatasaray Nef. The midfielder has made one appearance for the Kazakhstan national team.

Dušan Ristić is a versatile player who can play as a defensive midfielder or in an attacking role. He is a good passer of the ball and is known for his accurate long balls. 

Ristić is a regular for Galatasaray Nef and is expected to feature in their Turkish Cup campaign this season. The midfielder is a key player for Galatasaray Nef and is expected to feature in their Turkish SuperLiga and Champions League campaigns in the near future.

36. Vincent Poirier

Philadelphia 76ers

Vincent Poirier Career

  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2017: Paris-Levallois
  • 2014–2015: Hyères-Toulon
  • 2015–2016: Centre Fédéral
  • 2017–2019: Baskonia
  • 2019–2020: Boston Celtics
  • 2020–2021: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2021–present: Real Madrid
  • All-EuroLeague Second Team (2019), EuroLeague rebounding leader (2019), Spanish League champion (2022), French Cup champion (2013), 2x Spanish Supercup winner (2021, 2022), Match des Champions champion (2013)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  France, Summer Olympics, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA World Cup, : 2019 China: , EuroBasket, : 2022 Germany:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  France
  • Summer Olympics
  • 2020 Tokyo: Team
  • FIBA World Cup
  • 2019 China
  • EuroBasket
  • 2022 Germany

Vincent Poirier is a French center who joined Spanish team Baskonia in 2017. He played in the French Ligue ACB and EuroLeague before joining the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in 2015.

He averaged 10.2 points and 5.7 rebounds in Liga ACB and EuroLeague play. He was drafted by the 76ers but never played in the NBA. 

He signed with Spanish team Baskonia in 2017. He has played for Paris-Levallois and Hyères-Toulon in the French Ligue ACB.

He was part of the French team that won the EuroBasket 2017. He is averaging 13.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in Liga ACB play this season. 

He is listed at 7 feet 0 inches and 242 pounds. Vincent Poirier was selected with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

Poirier played college ball at Boston University and was a two-time Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. Poirier has represented France internationally and led the nation in rebounding during the 2019 EuroBasket tournament. 

Poirier is expected to make an impact in the Celtics' frontcourt alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Keep an eye out for Poirier as he looks to take his game to the next level in the NBA.

37. Santiago Yusta

Basket Zaragoza

Santiago Yusta Career

  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015: Real Madrid
  • 2015–2017: Obradoiro
  • 2017–2019: Real Madrid
  • 2019–2021: Canarias
  • 2021–present: Casademont Zaragoza
  • EuroLeague champion (2018), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2020), Liga ACB champion (2018, 2019), ACB All-Young Players Team (2016), Next Generation Tournament winner (2015)

Santiago Yusta is a Spanish small forward who has played for Zaragoza in the Liga ACB. Yusta was born on April 28, 1997 in Madrid, Spain. He began playing basketball at a young age and progressed through the ranks of Spanish clubs.

In 2015, Yusta signed with Zaragoza and has since been a key player for the club. Yusta has been consistent with his performances for Zaragoza and has helped the team to reach the playoffs several times. In 2017, Yusta was named the ACB Player of the Year and he is currently playing for the Spanish national team.

Yusta is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. He is considered to be one of the best small forwards in Europe and is a potential candidate for the Spanish national team at the 2020 Olympic Games. 

Santiago Yusta is a young player with a lot of potential and he is already making a name for himself in European basketball.

38. Luke Maye

Fundación CB Granada

Luke Maye Career

  • High school: Hough (Cornelius, North Carolina)
  • College: North Carolina (2015–2019)
  • NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–2020: Wisconsin Herd
  • 2020–2021: Dolomiti Energia Trento
  • 2021–2022: Baxi Manresa
  • 2022–present: Granada
  • NCAA champion (2017), Third-team All-American – AP, SN (2018), Senior CLASS Award (2019), First-team All-ACC (2018), Second-team All-ACC (2019), ACC Most Improved Player (2018), 2× Second-team Academic All-American (2018, 2019)

Luke Maye was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, and he quickly made an impact at North Carolina. He was a First Team All-ACC selection in his final season at North Carolina, and he was also named to the 2018 All-NBA Second Team.

He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 12th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He has started all but one game for the Hornets this season, averaging 13.4 minutes per game. He is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward, and he has shown flashes of being a potential All-Star.

He is from Cary, North Carolina, and he is excited to play in his home state for the Hornets. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game, and he is looking to help Charlotte reach the playoffs this season. 

He is a great role model for young players, and he is always willing to share his knowledge and experience with others.

He is an amazing person with a great sense of humor, and he is always willing to help out his community.

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39. Cristiano Felício

Chicago Bulls

Cristiano Felício Career

  • High school: CCSE Prep Academy, (Sacramento, California)
  • NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2012: Minas Tênis Clube
  • 2013–2015: Flamengo
  • 2015–2021: Chicago Bulls
  • 2015–2016: →Canton Charge
  • 2016,, 2019–2020: →Windy City Bulls
  • 2021–2022: ratiopharm Ulm
  • 2022–present: Covirán Granada
  • FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2014), FIBA Americas League champion (2014), 3× Brazilian League champion (2013–2015), BBL rebounding leader (2022)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Brazil, FIBA South American Championship, : 2014 Venezuela: , FIBA AmeriCup, : 2022 Brazil:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Brazil
  • FIBA South American Championship
  • : 2014 Venezuela:
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • : 2022 Brazil:

Cristiano Felício is a Brazilian center and power forward who has played in the Liga ACB for several seasons. Felício was undrafted in the NBA, but he has had success in the Liga ACB.

Felício is known for his strong rebounding and shotblocking abilities. Felício is a key player for the Flamengo team, and he is expected to lead them in the Liga ACB this season. 

Cristiano Felício is a Brazilian-born Brazilian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Felício played college basketball for the Covirán Granada of the Liga ACB. Felício made his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls in 2016. Felício has won three Brazilian League championships with the Flamengo team. 

Felício was a member of the Brazilian national team that competed in the 2014 FIBA Intercontinental Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Felício is a two-time FIBA Americas League champion with the Canton Charge and the Windy City Bulls. Felício was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round (46th overall) of the 2016 NBA draft. 

Felício has been an All-Star in the NBA three times, most recently in 2019. Felício is married and has two children.

40. Thomas Scrubb

Thomas Scrubb Career

  • High school: Vancouver College, (Vancouver, British Columbia)
  • College: Carleton University (2009–2015)
  • NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2016: Kataja
  • 2016–2017: Gießen 46ers
  • 2017–2018: Scandone Avellino
  • 2018–2019: Varese
  • 2019–2020: SIG Strasbourg
  • 2020: Ottawa Blackjacks
  • 2020–2021: JL Bourg
  • 2021–present: Obradoiro
  • 5× CIS champion (2011–2015), CIS Tournament MVP (2013), CIS First Team (2015), 2× CIS Defensive Player of the Year (2014, 2015)

Thomas Scrubb is a Canadian small forward who played college basketball at Carleton University. After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Scrubb signed with the Spanish team Monbus Obradoiro.

In 2017, Scrubb joined the Australian team the Melbourne United for the 2017–18 NBL season. Scrubb has also played for the Greek team Panathinaikos, the Dutch team Heineken Cup champions Zalgiris Kaunas, and the French team Cholet Basket.

In 2018, Scrubb signed with the Italian team Virtus Bologna. Scrubb is a two-time Liga ACB Champion with Monbus Obradoiro and Zalgiris Kaunas. Scrubb is also a two-time EuroCup Champion with Panathinaikos and Heineken Cup participant with Zalgiris Kaunas and Cholet Basket.

In 2017, he was named to the All-ACB Second Team. In 2018, he was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team.

41. Justinian Jessup

Justinian Jessup Career

  • High school: Longmont, (Longmont, Colorado)
  • College: Boise State (2016–2020)
  • NBA draft 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
  • Selected by the Golden State Warriors
  • Playing career: 2020–present
  • 2020–2022: Illawarra Hawks
  • 2022–present: Zaragoza
  • Second-team All-Mountain West (2020), Third-team All-Mountain West (2019)

Jessup played college basketball for the Longmont Lancers. He was drafted by the Zaragoza club in the Liga ACB draft. He has averaged 2.2 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game in the Liga ACB.

He has also played for the United States national team at the under-19 and under-20 levels. Jessup is a Shooting guard. He has a height of 6'7" and a weight of 202 pounds. He was born on May 23, 1998 in Longmont, Colorado.

He played high school basketball for the Longmont Lancers. He is currently playing for Zaragoza in the Liga ACB. 

Justinian Jessup is a 2020 draft prospect who was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the second round. Jessup played collegiately at Boise State and was a second-team All-Mountain West player in 2020.

Jessup is a versatile player who can play both guard spots. Jessup is expected to join the Golden State Warriors' roster for the 2020-21 season. Jessup is a versatile player who can play both guard spots. 

Jessup is expected to join the Golden State Warriors' roster for the 2020-21 season. Jessup is a versatile player who can play both guard spots.

Jessup is expected to join the Golden State Warriors' roster for the 2020-21 season. Jessup is a versatile player who can play both guard spots.

42. BJ Johnson

BJ Johnson Career

  • High school: Lower Merion, (Ardmore, Pennsylvania)
  • College: , Syracuse (2013–2015), La Salle (2016–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–2019: Lakeland Magic
  • 2019: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2019: Sacramento Kings
  • 2019–2020: Orlando Magic
  • 2019–2020: →Lakeland Magic
  • 2021: Long Island Nets
  • 2021: Brisbane Bullets
  • 2021–2022: Lakeland Magic
  • 2021: Orlando Magic
  • 2022–present: Real Betis
  • All-NBA G League Second Team (2020), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2018)

BJ Johnson attended Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. He then played college basketball for Syracuse and La Salle. Johnson went undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft but signed with the Lakeland Magic.

In 2019, he was traded to the Barcelona Dragons. Johnson has averaged 10.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in his career. Johnson is a versatile small forward with a good shooting stroke. BJ Johnson was born on October 14, 1996 in Orlando, Florida.

BJ Johnson played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers. Johnson was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. 

Johnson has played for the Lakeland Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, and Orlando Magic in his career. Johnson has appeared in 133 games in his career, averaging 2.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.

Johnson has won two G League Second Team Awards and one Second-team All-Atlantic 10 award. Johnson is currently playing for the Real Betis team in the Spanish League. 

Johnson is also a member of the United States national team. Johnson is expected to play a major role for the United States at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

43. Adam Waczyński

Adam Waczyński Career

  • NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2004–present
  • 2004–2008: Prokom Trefl Sopot
  • 2006–2008: →OSSM Sopot
  • 2007–2008: →Prokom Trefl Sopot II
  • 2008–2009: Górnik Wałbrzych
  • 2009–2010: PBG Poznań
  • 2010–2014: Trefl Sopot
  • 2014–2016: Obradoiro CAB
  • 2016–2021: Unicaja
  • 2021–2022: Casademont Zaragoza
  • 2022–present: Baxi Manresa
  • EuroCup champion (2017), 2× Polish League champion (2005, 2008), Polish League Most Improved Player (2011), 2× Polish Cup winner (2012, 2013), Polish Cup MVP (2013), 2× Polish Supercup winner (2012, 2013)

Adam Waczyński is a Polish shooting guard and small forward who has played in the Liga ACB since 2016. Waczyński was undrafted out of high school in 2011, but made an immediate impact in the Polish league, with Prokom Trefl Sopot.

He moved to Spain to play for OSSM Sopot in 2008 and then to Spain's top team, Real Madrid, in 2011. Waczyński has spent the majority of his career in Spain, but he has also played in Italy and Turkey. In 2018, Waczyński joined the Spanish club Unicaja for the remainder of the season.

Waczyński is a versatile player who can play shooting guard or small forward, and he is known for his strong shooting and ball handling skills. He is a consistent scorer and is often relied on in big moments, which has led to him being named to the Polish national team. 

Waczyński is a candidate for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and he is expected to be a key player for Poland in the tournament. Adam Waczyński is a versatile player who can play shooting guard or small forward, and he is known for his strong shooting and ball handling skills.

44. Frankie Ferrari

Career

  • High school: , Burlingame, (Burlingame, California), Archbishop Riordan, (San Francisco, California)
  • College: San Francisco (2014–2019)
  • NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–2020: Baxi Manresa
  • 2020: Gran Canaria
  • 2020–2021: Unicaja
  • 2021: Baxi Manresa
  • 2021: Brose Bamberg
  • 2022: Santa Cruz Warriors
  • 2022: Zaragoza
  • 2022–present: Baxi Manresa
  • 2× First-team All-WCC (2018, 2019)

Frankie Ferrari is a point guard who played in the Liga ACB and the Champions League. Frankie is of American descent. He was born on December 20, 1995 in Burlingame, California.

Frankie attended Archbishop Riordan high school in San Francisco, California. Frankie is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and 190 lb (86 kg). Frankie started playing basketball at a very young age.

Frankie has played for several clubs in the Liga ACB and the Champions League. Frankie is a very versatile player and can play both PG and SG positions. Frankie has a bright future and is expected to play in the NBA someday.

Frankie Ferrari was born and raised in San Francisco, California. He attended college at San Francisco and played for the school's basketball team. Ferrari was not drafted by an NBA team, but he has played for several lower-level teams since graduating from college.

Ferrari has played for the Gran Canaria and Baxi Manresa teams in the Spanish ACB League. He most recently played for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League. Ferrari has been a key player for the teams he has played for and has been named to the All-WCC team twice.

Ferrari is currently playing for the Baxi Manresa team in the Italian Serie A. Frankie Ferrari is a versatile player who can play both Point Guard and Shooting Guard positions. He has been called up to several NBA teams during the 2019-2020 season, but has yet to make an appearance in the league.

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45. Daulton Hommes

San Antonio Spurs

Daulton Hommes Career

  • High school: Lynden Christian, (Lynden, Washington)
  • College: , Western Washington (2016–2018), Point Loma Nazarene (2018–2019)
  • NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–2020: Austin Spurs
  • 2020–2021: Vanoli Cremona
  • 2022: Birmingham Squadron
  • 2022–present: Saski Baskonia
  • NABC Division II Player of the Year (2019), First-team Division II All-American (2019), PacWest Player of the Year (2019), First-team All-PacWest (2019), First-team All-GNAC (2018)

Daulton Hommes is a strong power forward who consistently produces good performances in the Liga ACB, EuroLeague, and international stage. He was born in Bellingham, Washington, in 1996 and played high school basketball at Lynden Christian.

He transferred to Western Washington in 2016 and helped lead the team to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. After graduating from Western Washington in 2018, Hommes joined Saski Baskonia in Spain. 

Hommes has been a key player for Saski Baskonia, averaging 14.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in the Liga ACB and EuroLeague.

He is a member of the United States national basketball team and has represented his country at several international tournaments. Hommes is a potential future All-Star and could have a long and successful career in the NBA.

46. Ludvig Håkanson

Zastal Zielona Góra

Ludvig Håkanson Career

  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2014: Barcelona B
  • 2014–2017: Barcelona
  • 2015–2016: →VEF Rīga
  • 2016: →Sevilla
  • 2016–2017: →Fuenlabrada
  • 2017–2019: Estudiantes
  • 2019–2020: Zielona Góra
  • 2020–present: Bilbao Basket
  • ACB All-Young Players Team (2016)

Ludvig Håkanson is a Swedish point guard and shooting guard who started his professional basketball career in 2012. Håkanson has been a member of the Bilbao Basket since 2017, and he has had a breakout season with the team, averaging 18.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.

Håkanson is a three-time ACB Rising Star and a two-time ACB All-Star. Håkanson has represented Sweden at the 2017 EuroBasket and the 2018 FIBA World Cup. 

Håkanson is one of the most promising young players in European basketball, and he is expected to continue his strong play in the Liga ACB for years to come.

Ludvig Håkanson was born in Sweden in 1995. Håkanson began playing professional basketball in his home country with Barcelona B in 2012. 

In 2014, he moved to Spain and joined Barcelona. In 2016, he joined VEF Rīga of the Latvian Basketball League. He then moved to Sevilla in 2016, and in 2017 he joined Fuenlabrada of the Spanish ACB League.

In 2018, he joined Zielona Góra of the Polish Liga. In 2020, he joined Bilbao Basket of the Spanish ACB League. Håkanson has appeared in several European Cups and EuroCup tournaments with Barcelona, Sevilla, and Bilbao. He was named the MVP of the 2018 ACB Playoffs with Bilbao.

47. Darius Thompson

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men's basketball

Darius Thompson Career

  • High school: Blackman, (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
  • College: , Tennessee (2013–2014), Virginia (2015–2017), Western Kentucky (2017–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–2019: ZZ Leiden
  • 2019–2021: Brindisi
  • 2021–2022: Lokomotiv Kuban
  • 2022–present: Baskonia
  • All-Champions League Second Team (2021), Italian League steals leader (2021), DBL Most Valuable Player (2019), DBL scoring leader (2019), All-DBL Team (2019), DBL Statistical Player of the Year (2019), FIBA Europe Cup scoring leader (2019), Dutch Cup champion (2019)

Thompson was born in 1995 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He played college basketball for Tennessee and Virginia. Thompson was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.

He joined the Baskonia team in February 2020. Thompson is a point guard and is listed at 6' 4" and 196 pounds. Thompson is currently in his second season in the Liga ACB and has averaged 12.6 points and 5.2 assists per game.

Thompson is a member of the United States national team and competed in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Thompson is also a member of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball team. 

Thompson is married and has one child. Darius Thompson was undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, but he has been playing professionally since 2018.

Thompson has played for ZZ Leiden in the Dutch Basketball League, Brindisi in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A, and Lokomotiv Kuban in the Russian Basketball Super League. 

Thompson was named DBL Most Valuable Player in 2019 and was also the leading scorer in the DBL that season. Thompson has also won championships with ZZ Leiden and Brindisi.

Thompson is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Thompson is expected to join Baskonia in the Spanish Liga ACB in the coming season.

48. Tyler Kalinoski

Davidson Wildcats men's basketball

Tyler Kalinoski Career

  • High school: Olathe East (Olathe, Kansas)
  • College: Davidson (2011–2015)
  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2016: Élan Chalon
  • 2016–2017: Apollon Patras
  • 2017–2019: Antwerp Giants
  • 2019–2020: Bandırma
  • 2020–2021: Germani Basket Brescia
  • 2021–2022: Río Breogán
  • 2022–present: Unicaja
  • Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2015), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2015)

Kalinoski is an American shooting guard who played college basketball for Davidson. Kalinoski was drafted by the Unicaja Madrid team in the 2015 Liga ACB Draft.

Kalinoski has been a part of the Unicaja Madrid team that has won the Liga ACB championship and the Champions League. Kalinoski has received recognition for his play in both the Liga ACB and the Champions League.

Kalinoski is a shooting guard who is known for his perimeter shooting and his ability to create his own shot. Kalinoski is a player who is known for his high energy play on the court and his competitive spirit. Kalinoski is a player who is known for his leadership abilities and his ability to motivate his team.

Kalinoski is a player who is known for his defensive abilities and his ability to stay in front of his opponent. Kalinoski is a player who is known for his athleticism and his ability to score inside and outside the perimeter.

Final Words

The Liga ACB, or Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB), is the premier professional basketball league in Spain. Over the last few decades, it has produced some of the best players in the world, including Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Manu Ginobili, Sergio Llull, and J.R.

Smith. These players have helped their teams win championships and receive prestigious awards, such as the MVP and Finals MVP.

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