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.
Zeng, a four-star recruit out of Windermere Prep in Central Florida, initially committed to Gonzaga but the departure of assistant coach Tommy Lloyd to Arizona played a role in his decision to sign with the Ignite. Zeng will now be draft-eligible in 2022.
The 6-foot-10 forward will now have the opportunity to further develop his game with the Ignite. Zeng has been highly touted as a passer and shooter at his size, but will need to add some muscle in order to handle the physicality at the next level.
Fanbo Zeng, China’s top basketball prospect, is decommitting from Gonzaga and planning to join the NBA G League Ignite, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.https://t.co/Qh9FEhvDRM
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 24, 2021
The news of Zeng joining the Ignite comes just one day after five-star prospect Michael Foster Jr. agreed to join the program. The two players are the first to join the team ahead of next season, with several others to follow in the coming weeks.
Coached by Brian Shaw, the Ignite completed their inaugural season in March after qualifying for the playoffs with an 8-8 record. Led by Jalen Green, the Ignite also featured other high-profile prospects, such as Jonathan Kuminga, Isaiah Todd and Daishen Nix.
The stated goal of the Ignite is to provide development opportunities for those prospects looking to play professionally. The season gave the players a platform to showcase their skillsets in front of a nationally televised audience, and scouts and executives on hand.
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