JUNE 29, 2025 ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) – After a thrilling week of action in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Spain and The Netherlands secured their first-ever titles at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025. 50,000 fans attended the event during the week and were treated to historic moments throughout the competition, culminating in an unmissable final day and two fantastic finals. The men’s side of the tournament culminated in an epic contest as Spain took on Switzerland, where hot shooting from beyond the arc for Spain saw them set the tone early, with Switzerland finding foul trouble. A big step-back two from Diego De Blas gave Spain a five-point (10-5) cushion with three minutes played, and the 24-year-old was everywhere during this final as he contributed big moments on both the offensive and defensive sides. Nailing his fourth two-pointer of the game with 2:21 to play, De Blas put Spain within a point of victory before his teammate Iván Aurrecoechea sealed the win as emphatically as anybody has ever secured a 3x3 World Cup win with a thunderous dunk notching a 21-17 win for Spain and their first-ever 3x3 World Cup title. In the women’s final, the fairytale journey of Mongolia faced one final hurdle in securing the 3x3 World Cup victory for the first time ever, as the top-seeded Dutch stood in their way. The best team in the world with the best player – Noortje Driessen – showed why they’re worthy of both titles from the outset as their suffocating defence kept Mongolia honest and prevented the home side from getting hot from the perimeter, which had been a feature of their run to this point in the competition. A step-back two-pointer from Driessen with three minutes to play took the gap to eight and gave the hosts a mountain to climb, but Mongolia’s first two-pointer of the game with 90 seconds remaining gave the home crowd hope. The Dutch remained calm in face of the pressure, however, and held on to secure 3x3 World Cup title for the first time. Men’s Standings 1. Spain
2. Switzerland
3. Serbia
4. Germany
5. United States
6. Puerto Rico
7. Latvia
8. China
9. Netherlands
10. Australia
11. Austria
12. Japan
13. Canada
14. Great Britain
15. Belgium
16. Lithuania
17. France
18. Montenegro
19. Mongolia
20. Madagascar Women’s Standings
1. Netherlands
2. Mongolia
3. Canada
4. Poland
5. Australia
6. United States
7. Spain
8. France
9. Japan
10. China
11. Germany
12. Hungary
13. Czechia
14. Brazil
15. Italy
16. Austria
17. Latvia
18. Ukraine
19. Chile
20. Madagascar
About FIBA 3x3
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.
It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and since then has benefited from the launch of a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series respectively) and national-team competitions. 3x3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
For further information about 3x3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3x3 accounts on Douyin, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Youku and YouTube or contact 3x3@fiba.basketball.
ESPN AND NBA TV TO BRING FANS ALL 76 GAMES AT NBA 2K26 SUMMER LEAGUE 2025 JULY 10-20 IN LAS VEGAS – 2025 NBA Draft Top Three Picks Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe Set to Make Las Vegas Debuts Thursday, July 10 on ESPN – – Championship Game Takes Place Sunday, July 20 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN – NEW YORK, June 27, 2025 – The NBA announced today the game and broadcast schedules for the NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025, which will feature all 30 NBA teams and take place July 10-20 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. All 76 games of the 11-day competition will air live on ESPN platforms (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+ and ESPN3) or NBA TV. Every game will also be available to stream on the ESPN App. Each team will play at least five games at NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025, the first four from July 10-17. After each team’s first four games, the top four teams will advance to participate in the playoffs, beginning with a semifinal doubleheader on Saturday, July 19 at 4 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. ET on ESPN. The two winning teams from the semifinal games will meet in the championship game on Sunday, July 20 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. The four playoff teams and their seeds for playoff games will be determined by winning percentage in each team’s first four games, with tiebreaker criteria available here. The 26 teams that do not advance to the four-team playoff will play a fifth game on either Friday, July 18, July 19 or July 20. NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 will tip off on Thursday, July 10 with seven games, including an ESPN doubleheader that features the Las Vegas debuts of the top three picks in the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm. In ESPN’s first game, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (8 p.m. ET). In the second game, No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs will meet No. 3 pick VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers (10 p.m. ET). Earlier on the first day, the NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 will begin with No. 7 pick Jeremiah Fears and No. 13 pick Derik Queen leading the New Orleans Pelicans against No. 17 pick Joan Beringer and the Minnesota Timberwolves (3:30 p.m. ET) in the first game of ESPN2’s doubleheader. In the second game, No. 8 pick Egor Demin and the Brooklyn Nets will open their Las Vegas schedule against the Oklahoma City Thunder (5:30 p.m. ET). NBA TV will air three games on July 10, starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Indiana Pacers (5 p.m. ET). On Friday, July 11, ESPN’s doubleheader will highlight No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets squaring off against No. 5 pick Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz (7 p.m. ET), followed by No. 6 pick Tre Johnson and the Washington Wizards playing the Phoenix Suns (9 p.m. ET). The second game could be the potential Summer League debut for No. 10 pick Khaman Maluach, whose draft rights are being acquired by the Suns from the Houston Rockets as part of a trade to be finalized later. Also on July 11, NBA TV will televise more potential Las Vegas debuts for 2025 NBA Draft lottery selections as No. 11 pick Cedric Coward and the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Boston Celtics (4 p.m. ET), and No. 9 pick Collin Murray-Boyles and the Toronto Raptors meet No. 12 pick Noa Essengue and the Chicago Bulls (8 p.m. ET). The next day (Saturday, July 12), top two picks Flagg and Harper are scheduled to go head-to-head when Dallas plays San Antonio on ESPN (4 p.m. ET). Nos. 3 and 4 picks Edgecombe and Knueppel could also face each other on July 12 in 76ers vs. Hornets on ESPN2 (6:30 p.m. ET). For the 12th consecutive year, a champion will be crowned at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. In the championship game last year, the Miami Heat defeated the Grizzlies 120-118 in overtime. NBA Summer League has a rich history of showcasing future NBA stars. Former participants include Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award recipients Kevin Durant (who played at NBA Summer League in 2007), Stephen Curry (2009), James Harden (2009), Russell Westbrook (2009), Giannis Antetokounmpo (2014), Nikola Jokić (2015) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2018). Fans can purchase tickets and experiences to the NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 at NBAEvents.com. FIBA & EBU extend partnership to deliver extensive 3x3 basketball coverage to fans across Europe |
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JUNE 27, 2025 MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have today announced a four-year extension of their partnership to include free-to-air coverage of FIBA’s flagship 3x3 basketball events, from 2025 to 2028.
Under the extension, EBU Members in Austria (ORF), Belgium (VRT), Lithuania (LRT), Netherlands (NOS), Poland (TVP), Switzerland (SRG SSR), Turkey (TRT), and Ukraine (Suspilne) will provide live, free-to-air coverage of FIBA’s top 3x3 competitions, including both World and European events. The new cycle has begun with the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025, currently taking place from 23–29 June in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Coverage will be tailored to each country’s national teams and delivered across both traditional and digital platforms.
This extended agreement builds on the broader four-year broadcast partnership announced in October 2024 between FIBA and the EBU, which covers premium national team basketball events across Europe. This continued collaboration between the two organizations reinforces their shared mission to increase the visibility and accessibility of basketball in all its forms.
"We are excited to renew our partnership with the EBU and make the most thrilling urban team sport even more accessible to millions of fans in Europe over the next four years,” said FIBA 3x3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez. “Thanks to this partnership with the EBU and its Members, we can continue to bring world-class half-court action to our passionate and growing global community as we countdown to LA28."
Adrian Fikentscher, Director of Acquisitions, Sales and Partnerships, EBU Sport said: “Our Members are central to ensuring high-quality sport reaches as many people as possible, free-to-air across Europe and beyond. This extended partnership deepens our collaboration with FIBA and highlights how public service media can champion fast-growing sports discipline like 3x3 basketball, connecting these events with diverse audiences across both broadcast and digital platforms.”
Since its debut at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, 3x3 basketball has grown dramatically in popularity and reach, with an increasing number of events and rising prize money attracting top players from around the world. This partnership is set to further accelerate that growth and inspire the next generation of 3x3 stars.
Events covered by the agreement are:
2025
FIBA 3x3 World Cup (23-29 June in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup (5-7 September in Copenhagen, Denmark)
FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup (17-21 September in Xiong’an, China)
2026
FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup (13-15 March in Bangkok, Thailand)
FIBA 3x3 World Cup (1-7 June in Warsaw, Poland)
FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup (11-13 September in Antwerp, Belgium)
FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup (16-20 September in China)
2027
FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup (Thailand)
FIBA 3x3 World Cup (Singapore)
FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup
FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup (China)
2028
FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup
FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments
FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Rosters confirmed ahead of tip-off at FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 |
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| JUNE 27, 2025 LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - The rosters of the 16 participating teams are confirmed ahead of the start of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025. Click on the countries below to see the rosters: Group A: Argentina, Mali, Serbia, New Zealand
Group B: China, Slovenia, Germany, Canada
Group C: Jordan, Switzerland, Israel, Dominican Republic
Group D: Cameroon, USA, Australia, France The 16 teams were drawn into four groups of four with each country playing the others in a round-robin format. The Group Phase will begin on June 28 and conclude on July 1. All four teams in each group advance to the Round of 16, which will take place on July 2. The teams from Groups A and B will cross over and face each other in the first round of the Knockout Phase (1st A-4th B, 2nd A-3rd B, 3rd A-2nd B, 4th A-1st B) and the same taking place for Group C and D (1st C-4th D, 2nd C-3rd D, 3rd C-2nd D, 4th C-1st D). The Quarter-Finals will be played on July 4 with the Semi-Finals following on July 5 and the Final, 3rd Place Game and other placement games on July 6. All games can be watched on the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 website and on YouTube.com/FIBA. NBA BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVES SALE OF MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES AND LYNX TO MARC LORE AND ALEX RODRIGUEZ
NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 – The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the controlling interests in the Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.
Mr. Lore and Mr. Rodriguez will serve as Co-Chairmen, with Lore assuming the role of Timberwolves Governor and Rodriguez as Alternate Governor. For the Lynx, Rodriguez will serve as Governor while Lore will act as Alternate Governor. The transaction is expected to close this week.
GAME 7 ON ABC DELIVERS MOST-WATCHED NBA FINALS GAME IN SIX YEARS – 2025 NBA Finals Between Thunder and Pacers Accounts for Seven Most-Watched Primetime Television Programs in Last Two Months – – Game 7 Averages 16.4 Million Viewers and Peaks with Nearly 20 Million Viewers – – Full 2025 Postseason Across ABC and ESPN Concludes Averaging More Than 6 Million Viewers Per Game, Up 10% vs. Last Year – NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 – Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers was the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years, averaging 16.4 million viewers on ABC. The game peaked with 19.3 million viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET. The seven-game series, which saw the Thunder win their first NBA title, has accounted for the seven most-watched primetime television programs over the past two months. The full 2025 NBA postseason (Playoffs and Finals) across ABC and ESPN averaged 6.12 million viewers per game, up 10% vs. last year. The NBA generated a record 5 billion views and counting across all social media platforms during the NBA Finals, up 215% vs. last year. Note: All viewership numbers are based on Nielsen Fast National data.
Liman win FIBA 3x3 World Tour Ulaanbaatar 2025 |
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ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) - Liman (SRB) win their first World Tour of the season, defeating Baskets Bonn Telekom (GER) in a 21 - 20 thriller to win the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Ulaanbaatar 2025 on June 21.
The Serbian side led by Marko Stevanovic were their usual clinical self in Ulaanbaatar, utilising their height and efficient shot-making to go perfect in pool play before feeding off that momentum in the knockout rounds. They handled business against home side Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy in the semis to book their spot in the final.
They would go up against the young German side, Baskets Bonn Telekom, who had now made two consecutive finals appearances. They split the results in pool play, but showed out in the knockout stages with wins over Riffa and Marijampole Mantinga.
The final started off with a bang, a statement poster from Nemanja Zigon opened the contest’s scoring. Both teams kept pace early on, notching buckets to stay neck-and-neck. Denzel Agyeman didn’t take long to earn back favor after the early poster, coming back with one of his own against Liman.
Stevanovic, Popovic and Zigon contributed to the offense but it was Andreja Milutinovic who ran the show, getting buckets at will to keep up with the dominant German side.
While it was a close game right up until the end, Baskets Bonn Telekom maintained a lead with time winding down. However, a tweaked ankle for star man Fabian Giessmann brought concerns for the side. They pushed on as the German trio took a 19 - 15 lead with under two minutes to go. However, free throw woes and foul troubles allowed Liman to come back into it. With scores at 20 - 19 in favor of Baskets Bonn, Milutinovic drained a dagger two, finishing the final with 13 points to seal a 21 - 20 victory for Liman, their first of the season.
While late heroic plaudits go to Milutinovic, it was Stevanovic who was the consistent go-to point for Liman who relied on his offensive and defensive dominance to move forward in the tournament. He finished the two-day event with 36 points, a team-high. He earned MVP recognition for his brilliant display that led to Liman’s success.
In the individual contests, Jonas Foerts won the Wilson Shoot-Out Contest while Joel ‘The Royal Guard’ Henry won the Dunk Contest.
STANDINGS - Liman (SRB)
- Baskets Bonn Telekom (GER)
- Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
- Marijampole Mantinga (LTU)
- Riffa (BRN)
- Chongming (CHN)
- Carolina (PUR)
- Doha (QAT)
- Hangzhou (CHN)
- Bordeaux (FRA)
- Gargzdai (LTU)
- Zavkhan (MGL)
Greece to host the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in 2028 |
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Greece will host the ninth edition of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, with many of the best young guns in the global game gathering to demonstrate their skills and show why they will be the senior stars of the future.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis stated: "The FIBA Central Board has acknowledged once again the ability of the Hellenic Basketball Federation to showcase our sport through their experience and high-quality hosting of FIBA events.
"A quick glance at past editions shows how the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup introduced to the world players like USA's Bradley Beal, Croatia's Mario Hezonja, Argentina's Gabriel Deck, Australia's Dante Exum, or a 15-year-old Cooper Flagg in 2022. With the 2028 edition grabbing the global spotlight only a few days before basketball takes the Olympic stage in Los Angeles, we are confident that Greece will provide a fitting backdrop for the amazing stars of tomorrow," Zagklis added. |
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Before the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup action tips off in Greece, the 2026 edition of the competition will be held in Türkiye from June 27 to July 5.
The FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 will be played in Czechia from July 11 to 19. Additionally, Indonesia was recently awarded the hosting rights for the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2028.
JALEN ROSE NAMED RECIPIENT OF 2025 ICE CUBE IMPACT AWARD - Rose to be Honored during Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Enshrinement Weekend - SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (June 18, 2025) - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and ground-breaking rap star, renowned blockbuster film producer and actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the BIG3 basketball league, Ice Cube, have announced that former player, TV analyst, and philanthropist Jalen Rose will be honored with the 2025 Ice Cube Impact Award. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with the Ice Cube Impact Award,” said Jalen Rose. “Cube is family, and we share an unwavering dedication to giving back to the communities that raised us. Basketball created opportunities for us in different ways and has allowed both of us to make a lasting impact beyond the court. I’m grateful for this recognition and proud to be celebrated in the Hall’s museum.” Rose’s impact extends well beyond the basketball court through his unwavering commitment to education and community development in his hometown of Detroit. In 2011, he founded the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA), an open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school focused on academic excellence and family. JRLA prides itself on being a 9-16 model, to and through college, and offers AP courses, college tours, summer programs, and dual enrollment opportunities. Rose remains hands-on as the president of the Board of Directors and is actively fundraising to bridge the funding gap, raise dollars for college scholarships, and support a $20 million capital campaign to expand the school. Jalen also has a scholarship endowment at the University of Michigan.
Beyond education, Jalen serves as a volunteer Board Member for the National Basketball Players Association Foundation and partners with New Era Detroit, a community organization that focuses on community engagement, resource distribution, and safety initiatives. His dedication to Detroit and beyond is reflected in the time, resources, and leadership he continues to invest in the city where he was raised. “Throughout his entire career, Jalen has consistently been a force for good,” said Ice Cube, who was recognized last year with the inaugural award. “Not only does he give back to his communities through fundraising, education, and, most importantly, through basketball, but he leads by example, championing the exact values this award was created to celebrate. His impact can be felt deeply in Detroit, and his commitment to building up the next generation is inspiring. I could not be more honored that we have named Jalen Rose this year’s Ice Cube Impact Award recipient and thank him for his tireless dedication to lifting up communities through the beautiful game of basketball.” The Ice Cube Impact Award was created in 2024 to recognize individuals making substantial contributions to their communities through basketball. As the eponymous recipient, Ice Cube was honored with the inaugural award for his creation of the BIG3 basketball league alongside Jeff Kwatinetz in 2017. The league plays the premier global version of professionalized 3-on-3 basketball and is committed to increasing the opportunity, entertainment, diversity, and growth of the 3-on-3 game. The Ice Cube Impact Award is permanently housed in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s museum and recognizes honorees through a dedicated exhibit and in-depth storytelling. “It’s incredibly exciting to see Ice Cube and the Hall of Fame come together for something this impactful,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “Ice Cube’s influence goes way beyond entertainment—he’s a cultural icon who’s using his platform to uplift communities through education and philanthropy. This partnership represents a modern, meaningful opportunity for the Hall to celebrate not just basketball excellence, but the power of the game to drive real change. Jalen Rose is a remarkable selection for the Ice Cube Impact Award, embodying the values this honor was created to recognize.” The Ice Cube Impact Award will be presented to Jalen Rose at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame during Enshrinement Weekend festivities on Saturday, September 6, in Springfield, Massachusetts.
About Ice Cube Ice Cube, a legendary figure in the world of music and entertainment, has proven time and time again that his talents and passions extend far beyond the realm of music and movies. While he initially gained fame as a member of the groundbreaking rap group N.W.A., Ice Cube has since carved out a multifaceted career that spans acting, directing, producing, and even sports ownership. Following N.W.A., Ice Cube pursued a successful solo music career and later established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry through his acting roles and contributions to filmmaking, starring in numerous films such as "Boyz n the Hood," "Friday," and "Barbershop." In 2017, he co-founded the BIG3, which aimed to bring an exciting 3-on-3 basketball league to fans, featuring former NBA stars and other professional players. Among Ice Cube’s many awards and honors, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A. in 2016 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. For more information on Ice Cube, visit icecube.com or follow @icecube. About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com and follow @hoophall.
About Jalen Rose Leadership Academy The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is an open enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school that launched in September 2011. The Academy just completed its fourteenth year of operations and graduated its eleventh senior class. The school will serve more than 400 ninth through twelfth grade scholars this fall in addition to over 1,000 alumni. JRLA works to empower its scholars to develop the strength of character, skills, and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in, and graduate from college or a post-secondary program so they have opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and take care of themselves and the people they love. JRLA is off to a strong start, having graduated more than 97 percent of its scholars, with 100 percent of all graduates gaining college, trade/technical school, or military acceptance. JRLA has achieved a 67 percent college matriculation rate within a year of graduation, surpassing the state average, and continues to focus on improving college persistence for its alumni. More info: jrladetroit.com.
About BIG3 On January 11, 2017, the BIG3 was born. The first-ever professional FIREBALL3 league is the brainchild of producer, actor, and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, who shared a vision of a player-centric league focused on entertainment and innovation. The BIG3 is a league with no garbage minutes, where trash talk is allowed, defense is emphasized, fast-paced action and where every point –whether it's a 4-point or 3-point shot – counts. Any given BIG3 team has Hall of Famers, icons and trailblazers, and the next best 3-on-3 player. The league has led the sports industry in diversity and opportunity, becoming the first professional sports league to implement a mental health policy, favor CBD as a pain management alternative to opioids, enlist female coaches of men, and appoint a black Commissioner in Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, who is also professional sports' first former player serving as Commissioner. The inaugural CEO was the legendary, incomparable Raider executive Amy Trask. This January 2024, BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube was honored at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, where he received the inaugural Ice Cube Impact Award, acknowledging individuals making substantial contributions to their community, the first non-player to be recognized. Founders Ice Cube and Jeffrey Kwatinetz are missioned to better society as BIG3 pursues business success while also helping to break down stereotypes, promote diversity in sports, create opportunities for black, brown, and female athletes beyond the court, and support the black, youth and basketball communities overall.
THIRTEEN ADDITIONAL EARLY ENTRY CANDIDATES WITHDRAW FROM NBA DRAFT 2025 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM® NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 – In addition to the 50 non-international players from colleges and other basketball teams or leagues who had previously withdrawn their names from consideration as early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm®, one additional such player who had previously declared as an early entry candidate has withdrawn his name from consideration, and in addition to the one international player who had previously withdrawn his name from consideration as an early entry candidate, 12 additional international players who had previously declared have also withdrawn. 32 non-international players from colleges and other basketball teams or leagues and 14 international players remain early entry candidates. ABC and ESPN will broadcast the first round of NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET. The second round will air on Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App, also from Barclay’s Center. Tickets for NBA Draft 2025 at Barclays Center can be purchased online at NBAEvents.com. This is the 23rd consecutive year the draft will air on ESPN and the 12th year Barclays Center will host the NBA Draft. The following non-international player has withdrawn his name from consideration for the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm (in addition to those who had previously withdrawn): Player | School /Team | Height | Status | Malique Lewis | SE Melbourne (Australia) | 6-8 | 2004 DOB |
The following international players have withdrawn their names from consideration for the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm (in addition to those who had previously withdrawn): Player | Team/Country of Team | Height | Status | Mohammad Amini | Nancy (France) | 6-7 | 2005 DOB | Alec Anigbata | Ulm (Germany) | 6-9 | 2004 DOB | Neoklis Avdalas | Peristeri (Greece) | 6-7 | 2006 DOB | Bassala Bagayoko | Bilbao (Spain) | 6-10 | 2006 DOB | Asim Djulovic | OKK Beograd (Serbia) | 6-9 | 2005 DOB | Mouhamed Faye | Reggio Emilia (Italy) | 6-9 | 2005 DOB | Lazar Gacic | OKK Beograd (Serbia) | 6-11 | 2005 DOB | Ben Henshall | Perth (Australia) | 6-5 | 2004 DOB | Mathias M’Madi | Moron (Spain) | 6-5 | 2005 DOB | Zaion Nebot | Le Havre (France) | 6-2 | 2004 DOB | Michael Ruzic | Joventut (Spain) | 6-9 | 2006 DOB | David Torresani | Treviso (Italy) | 6-1 | 2005 DOB |
The following non-international players from the listed colleges and other basketball teams or leagues remain early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm: Player | School | Height | Status | | Izan Almansa | Perth (Australia) | 6-10 | 2005 DOB | | Ace Bailey | Rutgers | 6-10 | Freshman | | Carter Bryant | Arizona | 6-8 | Freshman | | Cedric Coward | Washington State | 6-6 | Senior | | Egor Demin | BYU | 6-9 | Freshman | | VJ Edgecomb Jr. | Baylor | 6-5 | Freshman | | Jeremiah Fears | Oklahoma | 6-4 | Freshman | | Cooper Flagg | Duke | 6-9 | Freshman | | Rasheer Fleming | St. Joseph’s | 6-9 | Junior | | Dylan Harper | Rutgers | 6-6 | Freshman | | Kasparas Jakucionis | Illinois | 6-6 | Freshman | | Tre Johnson | Texas | 6-6 | Freshman | | Kon Knueppel | Duke | 6-7 | Freshman | | RJ Luis Jr. | St. John’s | 6-7 | Junior | | Khaman Maluach | Duke | 7-2 | Freshman | | Liam McNeeley | Connecticut | 6-7 | Freshman | | Muodubem Muoneke | Green Bay/Real Betis (Spain) | 6-5 | 2003 DOB | | Collin Murray-Boyles | South Carolina | 6-7 | Sophomore | | Asa Newell | Georgia | 6-11 | Freshman | | Yanic Konan Niederhauser | Penn State | 7-0 | Junior | | Isaac Nogues | Rip City Remix (NBA G League) | 6-5 | 2004 DOB | | Dink Pate | Mexico City Capitanes (NBA G League) | 6-6 | 2006 DOB | | Drake Powell | North Carolina | 6-6 | Freshman | | Tyrese Proctor | Duke | 6-5 | Junior | | Derik Queen | Maryland | 6-10 | Freshman | | Jase Richardson | Michigan State | 6-3 | Freshman | | Will Riley | Illinois | 6-8 | Freshman | | Omar Rowe | Morehouse | 6-5 | Senior | | Thomas Sorber | Georgetown | 6-10 | Freshman | | Adou Thiero | Arkansas | 6-8 | Junior | | Jamir Watkins | Florida State | 6-7 | Senior | | Danny Wolf | Michigan | 7-0 | Junior | |
The following international players remain early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm: Player | Team/Country of Team | Height | Status | Joan Beringer | Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia) | 6-11 | 2006 DOB | Mohamed Diawara | Cholet (France) | 6-9 | 2005 DOB | Noa Essengue | Ulm (Germany) | 6-10 | 2006 DOB | Hugo Gonzalez | Real Madrid (Spain) | 6-6 | 2006 DOB | Bogoljub Markovic | Mega Beograd (Serbia) | 6-11 | 2005 DOB | Eli John Ndiaye | Real Madrid (Spain) | 6-8 | 2004 DOB | Ousmane Ndiaye | Granada (Spain) | 6-11 | 2004 DOB | Saliou Niang | Trento (Italy) | 6-7 | 2004 DOB | Noah Penda | Le Mans (France) | 6-7 | 2005 DOB | Ben Saraf | Ulm (Germany) | 6-6 | 2006 DOB | Alex Toohey | Sydney (Australia) | 6-7 | 2004 DOB | Nolan Traore | Saint Quentin (France) | 6-4 | 2006 DOB | Hansen Yang | Qingdao (China) | 7-1 | 2005 DOB | Rocco Zikarsky | Brisbane (Australia) | 7-2 | 2006 DOB |
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