"He's a great passer who can handle it as well. Zeng was a consensus four-star recruit and a former Gonzaga commit. Fanbo Zeng. The deal is usually not guaranteed, but teams have until the beginning of the regular season to convert the deal into a two-way contract. 1 in combined men's and women's college basketball rankings, Dick Vitale's 2020-21 college basketball players to watch -- and more, 2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Michigan stays at 1; Auburn and UNLV rise, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. What's going to separate him is he's got a humility about him. Zeng said his decision to come to the U.S. at age 14 should help his transition to the college game and, he hopes, boost his chances of playing in the NBA. "It's very, very important to have coaches who understand different cultures and can guide me through this process.". Jun 23, 2022 - Fanbo Zeng went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. Stream on He spent two years at. Fanbo Zeng, the No. Here's why you should keep an eye on the Chinese forward ahead of the 2022-23 season. Three years later, he went to the U.S. for further training and became a member of Windermere Prep in 2018. As a sophomore at Windermere Prep (FL), he averaged 15.5 points, 7.2 . [5] He also bypassed his senior year. Zeng committed to Gonzaga University in November of 2020, but later instead chose to withdraw from his college choice and compete with NBA G League Ignite. "Being kind and grateful has been very important in my life. . 1 in combined men's and women's college basketball rankings, Dick Vitale's 2020-21 college basketball players to watch -- and more, 2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Michigan stays at 1; Auburn and UNLV rise. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida. Gonzaga has had significant success throughout the years with international players, which Zeng said played an important role in his decision. I can only work harder to achieve what they have achieved. It's a huge motivation for me rather than pressure. I really hope that someday I'll be playing in the NBA. Beijing ICP prepared NO.16065310-3, Chinese teenager Zeng Fanbo rated Four-Star high-school player by ESPN. He downplayed comparisons to former Chinese NBA players. "It's always more difficult for international players to adapt," Zeng said. Theoretically, these abilities should enable him to fit today's . Zeng has improved on the ESPN 100 list as he is currently ranked number 33, which is way better than his other ranking had he reclassified. A native of Harbin, China, Fanbo was among ESPN's top-ranked forwards in the class of 2022. Zeng picked Gonzaga over scholarship offers from Florida State, Florida, Virginia Tech and others. On the court, I see myself as a skilled, athletic and smart perimeter player. I'm not saying the NCAA isn't good -- just that the G League is the best way for me.". Japanese forward Rui Hachimura was the No. As the only Chinese player on the list, Zeng ranked 4th in Florida and 10th in the power forward position. DOB 1/11/2003. I can only work harder to achieve what they have achieved. "They've had many significant examples of developing international players. Dyson Daniels, Jaden Hardy, MarJon Beauchamp, Michael Foster Jr. and Fanbo Zeng are Ignite draft prospects. "I really appreciate people believing in me, and I'll use that as a motivation. Fanbo shined the light on his potential plans via ESPN. 33 prospect in the ESPN Class of 2022, has committed to play college basketball at Gonzaga, he told ESPN on Saturday. 33 prospect in ESPN's Class of 2022, commits to play for Gonzaga Skip to navigation > Search You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click. Kenny Anderson: 42: Knicks: Jaylin Williams C - Arkansas - HT: 6-10 - WT: 240 - WING: 7-1 - So - A fundamentally sound and really smart basketball player who impacts all aspects . 247Sports Composite Top247. Forward Fanbo Zeng, a four star recruit in the 2022 class, will also try to reclassify and play next season. Fans can get a glimpse at the players,. Zeng arrived at the G League Ignite practice facility in Walnut Creek, California, last week and will be cleared soon for live action. The transition to Gonzaga will be so much easier because of that," Zeng said. In these cases, the average was taken. ", Richard Lapchick | Contributing Writer, ESPN.com, Zags and Zeng: Touted recruit chooses Gonzaga, College softball rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week, Previewing the 2023 college softball season: Players you need to watch, key storylines and WCWS predictions. Zeng and the Pacers open Summer League play on Friday, July 8. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Zeng, like many U.S.-based international players, elected to return home. Zeng, 19, is a 6-foot-11 small forward/power forward with bounce, burst, ball-handling skills and shooting ability. "Gonzaga is a very successful program with great people -- coaches, staff, players and all the fans," Zeng told ESPN. MarJon Beauchamp, who will be present in the Draft night green room, is expected to go . . Besides, a high school rating does not necessarily tell what kind of player someone will be. . Fanbo Zeng. "I really appreciate people believing in me, and I'll use that as a motivation. Also, just to develop overall. I'm lucky enough to have someone like Yao [Ming] as a pioneer. He said he will look to reclassify to 2021 and enroll at the school next summer. I had to finish high school back in my hometown. Offensively, his feel was on display with his ability to read defenses to make plays. According to ESPN, the power forward checks in at 6-foot-11 and 198 pounds. Zeng spent two years at the school where he was ranked as No 33 on ESPN's list of high school prospects ahead of committing to Gonzaga. Fanbo Zeng 2022 NBA Draft Profile - ESPN Fanbo Zeng Small Forward 6'-11", 190 lbs null 2022 Draft Results Fanbo Zeng Profile Analysis College Game Log Conversation Player Evaluations. Jalen Duren Montverde Academy . Listed at 6feet 11inches (2.11m) and 190 pounds (86kg), he plays the power forward and small forward positions. Rankings; Bronny James Tabbed As Top-10 Pick In Mock 2024 NBA Draft. He really showed me what the program is about and how I'd fit perfectly at Gonzaga. 33 prospect in the ESPN class of 2022, told ESPN on Wednesday that he has signed with the NBA's G League Ignite program and will declare for the 2022 NBA draft. Profile; Analysis; College Game Log; Conversation; Player Evaluations. Chinese forward Zeng Fanbo will play for the Chinese Basketball Association's (CBA's) Beijing Ducks in the 2022-23 season. Zeng has an opportunity to put his tools on display for a Pacers team that has some opportunities in the front court, especially with T.J. Warren no longer in Indiana and the trade rumors that surround center Myles Turner. Zeng, a four-star recruit out of Windermere Prep in Central Florida, initially committed to Gonzaga but the . "It's always more difficult for international players to adapt," Zeng said. At the high school level, he played for Windermere Preparatory School in Windermere, Florida. 33 prospect in the Class of 2022, has committed to play for Gonzaga, he told ESPN. Zeng said his decision to come to the U.S. at age 14 should help his transition to the college game and, he hopes, boost his chances of playing in the NBA. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. "That changed everything for me -- learning how to play with and against other athletic players," he said. Nine-time All-Star, Mr. Triple-Double of the new era Russell Westbrook was only a three-star guard 14 years ago. 1. I already can't wait to join.". As a sophomore in 2019-20, Fanbo averaged 15.5 points, 7.2 re-bounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.1 assists to earn Class 3A First Team All-State and Orlando Sentinel All-Area First Team honors. Fanbo Zeng - 6-9 - G League Ignite (China) Landers Nolley II - 6-7 - Memphis Keyontae Johnson - 6-5 - Florida Gmail Player Search Featured Posts Re-Draft of the 2022 NBA Draft, Top 20 - 2 Months Into The Season My Guys - Prospects I'm Irrationally High On In The 2023 Draft 2023 NBA Draft Big Board - Early Season Edition 1. He excels in transition and can really fly above the rim and throw down some nasty dunks. Height:6-11Weight:199Position:FClub:G League IgniteAge:19, 2021-2022 Season StatsPPG:3.8RPG:1.4APG:0.8BLK:0.3STL:0.8. Zeng is capable of seizing the opportunity. There are no shortcuts. "Gonzaga is a very successful program with great people -- coaches, staff, players and all the fans," Zeng told ESPN. What's going to separate him is he's got a humility about him. Also, just to develop overall. A 2.05-meter-tall forward, Zeng has a 2.11-meter wingspan, good athleticism and 3-point shooting ability. Verbal Commits - Fanbo Zeng Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown 53). Stephen Curry was only a three-star player in high-school and now he is three-time NBA champions and two-time NBA MVP. Chinese forward Fanbo Zeng of the G League Ignite is signing with the Indiana Pacers and will play for the team in Las Vegas NBA summer league, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. That's one of the important goals I have at Gonzaga. Please use my personal information for the NBA to send me messages and advertisements about products and initiatives of the NBA and NBA partners. I need to keep working on getting stronger. 41: Pelicans: Kennedy Chandler: PG - Tennessee - HT: 6-0 1/2 - WT: 172 - WING: 6-5 1/4 - Fr - A bit undersized but plays bigger than his size and has big time athleticism. Fanbo joined Ignite as one of the worlds top youth prospects, ranked as one of the top forwards and 33rd overall by ESPN in the class of 2022. He arrived in the United States from China in 2017 as a 14-year-old, establishing himself as one of the top players in his class with a strong sophomore season at Windermere Prep high school outside Orlando, Florida, averaging 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.1 assists per game last season. A playmaker with size who has range as well. Despite being previously classified as a high school senior in the United States, Zeng already has completed his coursework to graduate high school, agent Jiacheng Roman Liu told ESPN, making him eligible to enter the 2022 draft, which he plans to do. Gonzaga has had significant success throughout the years with international players, which Zeng said played an important role in his decision. After beginning his youth career with the Beijing Ducks, Zeng moved to the United States for high school, enrolling at Windermere Preparatory School in Windermere, Fla. At Windermere Prep, Zeng was ranked as high as 33rd in the high school class of 2022 before reclassifying to become a high school senior in 2021, where he still received a four-star distinction as a recruit. NIL, legal threats among issues for new NCAA boss, Tennessee coach Vitello to return after suspension, No. Off On. Having arrived in Oregon as a 14-year old, Zeng says that having spent much of his high school career in the U.S. will help ease his transition to Ignite. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Ignite will sign Fanbo Zeng, a 6-foot-10 forward that . I'm very confident on the court and enjoy every second of playing ball. In fact, some labeled him as the best Chinese prospect since Yao Ming. He drilled four 3-pointers and finished with 17 points on 60% shooting from the field and 57.1% from deep. 2021 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings 247Sports Composite Top247 Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team 1 1 Chet Holmgren Minnehaha Academy (Minneapolis, MN) C 7-0 / 190 100 1 1 1 2 2. WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Fanbo Zeng, a top international prospect from China, has signed to play with NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today. He's as hard of a worker as I've ever coached.". . "Most importantly, I wish I can contribute wearing the Chinese national jersey and represent my country on a global stage. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum salary NBA contract with particular clauses attached to it. "Gonzaga is a very successful program with great people -- coaches, staff, players and all the fans," Zeng told ESPN. Small Forward; 6'-11", 190 lbs; null; 2022 Draft Results. I need to keep working on getting stronger. As the only Chinese player on the list, Zeng ranked 4th in Florida and 10th in the power forward position. The 19-year-old Zeng, one of the . NBA Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Daily Lines All-Star Game More He wants to go to work every day, maximize his potential and be the best. NBA scouts will be allowed to evaluate practices for the G League Ignite starting Thursday, a team official told ESPN. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. Zeng, who plays above the rim frequently but also possesses strong passing ability and a smooth lefty shooting stroke, is a "special, unique player, at 6-foot-9 who shot 47% for 3," Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff said. With only one Chinese player drafted since 2007, the country's basketball fans have significant hopes for Zeng's development over the coming years. You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here. The 6-foot-10 forward will be . "For me, my plan of going back to high school in the States had to be canceled. Zeng said his decision to come to the U.S. at age 14 should help his transition to the college game and, he hopes, boost his chances of playing in the NBA. Copyright 2020 CGTN. Stay on current site or go to US version. "For me, my plan of going back to high school in the States had to be canceled. He paved the way for Chinese players, especially players who play in the States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU2Y3NRzsrU&list=PLRF0Qy76Eqm5RwfhdrNTwnjAuHTSVbTiq&index=24, https://twitter.com/Pacers/status/1534640394348244993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1534640394348244993%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmanage-local.nba.com%2Fignite%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D718action%3Dedit, https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1530640130939072512?s=20&t=ThpgxiCMfn5pqtMxEcxNNg, https://twitter.com/Yofollowme2/status/1536904560656121856. Fanbo Zeng, who is considered to be the top Chinese prospect, will reportedly decommit from Gonzaga to sign with the NBA G League Ignite for the 2021-22 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 2022 Sports Phenoms, Inc., All Rights Reserved | This site has no affiliation with the National Basketball Association | Website by SOF, Inc. WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 13, 2021 - Fanbo Zeng, a top international prospect from China, has signed to play with NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced. 2021 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings. Player Rankings Player Rankings; . Visit ESPN for the play-by-play of the Ontario Clippers vs. G League Ignite NBA G League basketball game on 11 November 2021 . I can fit in any team because I take open shots, find teammates and make good decisions with the ball. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida before returning to China in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "I was lucky enough to have coach Brian Hoff from Windermere Prep and my AAU coach, Anthony Ricks, to help me grow as a student and a player. According to James Boyd of the Indianapolis Star, Zeng's contract is an Exhibit 10 deal, a positive indicator that the 19-year-old will have a future with the Pacers franchise. Full profile. 33 prospect in ESPN's Class of 2022, commits to play for Gonzaga", "Top Chinese prospect Fanbo Zeng signs with G League Ignite, eyes 2022 NBA draft", "Top International Prospect Fanbo Zeng Signs With NBA G League Ignite", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fanbo_Zeng&oldid=1130451384, Chinese expatriate basketball people in the United States, Articles containing Chinese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. He averaged 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.1 assists per game at Windermere Prep high school outside Orlando, Florida, as a sophomore in 2019-20, shooting 47% from 3-point range and establishing himself as a potential five-star recruit. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Status Undeclared. Club: Beijing Bucks Basketball Club (CHN) Nationality: CHN. He arrived in the United States from China in 2017 as a 14-year-old, establishing himself as one of the top players in his class with a strong sophomore season at Windermere Prep high school outside Orlando, Florida, averaging 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.1 assists per game last season. Fanbo joined Ignite as one of the worlds top youth prospects, ranked as one of the top forwards and 33rd overall by ESPN in the draft class of 2022. Fanbo Zeng, previously the No. In an interview with ESPN, Zeng stated,"This is the best and fastest way to become a pro, and also get better every day,"This was the best decision I could make while I was in China. Zeng Fanbo (#12) of Ignite dunks in the NBA G League game against the Grand Rapids Gold at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 19, 2021. The 17-year-old Zeng has garnered considerable attention both in the U.S. and China thanks to the progress he made this past season. . "Most importantly, I wish I can contribute wearing the Chinese national jersey and represent my country on a global stage. The transition to Gonzaga will be so much easier because of that," Zeng said. He said he will look to reclassify to 2021 and enroll at the school next summer. /CCTV-5. 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What's going to separate him is he's got a humility about him. 9 pick in the 2019 NBA draft; Lithuanian big man and fellow former Zag Domantas Sabonis was selected No. At 6-9 Zeng is a skilled ball handler and passer with a good feel for the game. Ignite has four players currently ranked in the ESPN 100: Jaden Hardy (No. Back in 2014, 11-year-old Zeng joined "Project Eaglet" of the CBA's Beijing Ducks as one of the most promising children. A playmaker with size who has range as well. Weight 200. I'm far from being compared to the greatest Chinese players that ever played. Courtesy of NBA G League Fanbo joined Ignite as one of the world's top youth prospects, ranked as one of the top forwards and 33rd overall by ESPN in the class of 2022. "My family always teaches me to be a great person before everything," Zeng said. Fanbo was also named to the Chinese men's basketball team's training camp prior to their 2021 Olympic qualifying matchups and the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, which were held this past summer. That's the ultimate goal. I will also finish schoolwork a year early and start playing in college next year. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Zeng, like many U.S.-based international players, elected to return home. No performance displayed Zeng's ability better than a 17-point showing against the Santa Cruz Warriors in which he sank four of his six 3-point attempts and put some other tools on display in 37 minutes of action. Jaden Hardy enters the game for Fanbo Zeng: 27: 24: 1:06: MarJon . Fanbo Zeng (Chinese: ; born January 11, 2003) is a Chinese professional basketball player for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). At Windermere Prep, Zeng was ranked as high as 33rd in the high school class of 2022 before reclassifying to become a high school senior in 2021, where he still received a four-star distinction. Ignite helped Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga become pros.". [Head] coach Mark Few has been an extremely successful coach. ESPN had good news for Chinese basketball fans as it ranked Zeng Fanbo, a 17-year-old power forward from Windermere Preparatory School, 34th as a four-star player on its Recruiting List of the 2022 Class. Zeng, who plays above the rim frequently but also possesses strong passing ability and a smooth lefty shooting stroke, is a "special, unique player, at 6-foot-9 who shot 47% for 3," Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff said. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello, FSU AD: Lagging ACC revenue 'has to change', Huskers volleyball set for outdoors to spike crowd, Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field, College baseball 2023 Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list -- favorites, sleeper picks, Women's college hockey: Top players, key storylines, Frozen Four picks, Men's college hockey: Top teams, best players, Frozen Four picks, U-M's Hutchins, NCAA softball wins leader, retires. [Head] coach Mark Few has been an extremely successful coach. He says he has grown 2 inches in the past 18 months and now stands 6-foot-11, while weighing 198 pounds. 15), Michael Foster (No. But I must work extremely hard to have a great career and accomplishments. G League Ignite forward Fanbo Zeng is signing with the Indiana Pacers and will play for them in Summer League, sources told The Athletic on Saturday. I agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. "He's a great passer who can handle it as well. I will also finish schoolwork a year early and start playing in college next year. No Crystal Ball predictions at this time. After initially committing to play collegiately at Gonzaga University, Zeng changed course, signing with G League Ignite in the Spring of 2021. At Windermere Prep, Zeng was ranked as high as 33rd in the high school class of 2022 before reclassifying to become a high school senior in 2021, where he still received a four-star distinction. Fanbo Zeng, previously the No. I already can't wait to join.". "In high school, I defended everyone: guards, forwards and even big men. Coming from a basketball family, with both parents ex-players, Zeng was identified as a prospect at an early age, moving from his hometown of Harbin to an academy 750 miles away in Beijing at age 11 before eventually moving to Oregon and then Florida. Lack of diversity within collegiate sports leadership continues, Baylor sits at No. G League , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Uncategorized G League , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Fanbo Zeng I had to finish high school back in my hometown. "I really appreciate people believing in me, and I'll use that as a motivation. Fanbo Zeng, 2022 Power Forward - Rivals.com Unable to get prospect follow status. I had to finish high school back in my hometown. ESPN had good news for Chinese basketball fans as it ranked Zeng Fanbo, a 17-year-old power forward from Windermere Preparatory School, 34th as a four-star player on its Recruiting List of the 2022 Class. Fanbo Zeng is a quick, bouncy and agile combo forward from China who is playing with the G League Ignite this year, after previously committing to Gonzaga. [8] On April 24, 2021, he decommitted from Gonzaga with the intention of joining the NBA G League Ignite, in part because of the departure of assistant coach Tommy Lloyd, who had recruited him to Gonzaga.[7]. Gilbert McGregor is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. The NBA G League is the NBA's official minor league. According to ESPN, the power forward checks in at 6-foot-11 and 198 pounds. Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft expert and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service utilized by NBA, NCAA and International teams. Though he struggled to find a role on the Ignite's roster this past season, Zeng showed enough flashes to gain an opportunity with Indiana this offseason. ", Richard Lapchick | Contributing Writer, ESPN.com, Zags and Zeng: Touted recruit chooses Gonzaga, College softball rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week, Previewing the 2023 college softball season: Players you need to watch, key storylines and WCWS predictions. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? They will play on ESPN, ESPN 2 and NBA TV. "Being kind and grateful has been very important in my life. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in. The U.S. ban on travel from China will prevent him from finishing his final two years of high school at Windermere Prep, so Zeng will spend this upcoming season in China and attempt to enroll early at Gonzaga, starting next summer. "It's always more difficult for international players to adapt," Zeng said. Japanese forward Rui Hachimura was the No. Pacers sign undrafted G League Ignite prospect with high upside, According to James Boyd of the Indianapolis Star, Biggest winners & losers from 2022 NBA Draft, What is G League Ignite? At 19, Zeng has tremendous upside and a legitimate opportunity to make an impression during Summer League play, building momentum ahead of training camp. Zeng was expected to represent China at the 2020 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Sofia, but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]. Follow full coverage of Fanbo Zeng during the 2022 NBA Draft on ESPN.com. "It's been difficult for the entire world," Zeng said. /CFP. The U.S. ban on travel from China will prevent him from finishing his final two years of high school at Windermere Prep, so Zeng will spend this upcoming season in China and attempt to enroll early at Gonzaga, starting next summer. 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