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. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month Fanbo Zeng Class of 2022 6'9" | 185 lbs | PF Windermere Preparatory School Windermere, FL N/A RATING - NATL - ST 19 POS verbal 11/21/2020 Gonzaga Fanbo Zeng Power Forward 6'9" | 185 lbs An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum salary NBA contract with particular clauses attached to it. I'm very confident on the court and enjoy every second of playing ball. Zeng says the G League Ignite was closely followed in China last year even without the presence of a local player, a feature that now will surely amplify the amount of attention the NBA's relatively new program receives in one of the biggest media markets on the planet. Zeng returned to China at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and, due to travel restrictions, missed out on what would have been his senior year at Windermere. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Ignite will sign Fanbo Zeng, a 6-foot-10 forward that . Ignite helped Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga become pros.". Zeng spent three years playing high school basketball in Oregon and Florida but returned to China at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, originally committing to Gonzaga over scholarship offers from Florida State, Florida, Virginia Tech and others before electing to pursue the professional route. Whether or not it's a two-way contract to split time with the Pacers and their G League affiliate Fort Wayne Mad Ants or a standard contract with the Pacers, all options are on the table. Japanese forward Rui Hachimura was the No. So, it had a pretty big impact, but at the same time showed me more options.". Draft Notes. 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. 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. As the only Chinese player on the list, Zeng ranked 4th in Florida and 10th in the power forward position. [4] He returned to China after the season and was unable to rejoin the team in his junior season due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. "My family always teaches me to be a great person before everything," Zeng said. Fans can get a glimpse at the players,. Gonzaga has had significant success throughout the years with international players, which Zeng said played an important role in his decision. He's as hard of a worker as I've ever coached.". 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'm lucky enough to have someone like Yao [Ming] as a pioneer. At 6-9 Zeng is a skilled ball handler and passer with a good feel for the game. 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. Hawks Fire Nate McMillan. 2022 Fantasy Outlook. I had to finish high school back in my hometown. I really hope that someday I'll be playing in the NBA. He wants to go to work every day, maximize his potential and be the best. That was definitely very important to me throughout the recruiting process. A playmaker with size who has range as well. A playmaker with size who has range as well. MORE:Biggest winners & losers from 2022 NBA Draft. 33 prospect in the ESPN class of 2022, has signed with the G League Ignite program and will declare for the 2022 NBA draft. Top Performance: Fanbo's game against the Santa Cruz Warriors in the season finale showcased his potential and status as a top international prospect. So, it had a pretty big impact, but at the same time showed me more options.". Fanbo Zeng, 2022 Power Forward - Rivals.com Unable to get prospect follow status. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida. 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. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida before returning to China in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only two Chinese players have been drafted in the past 15 years, with Zhou Qi being the last player to set foot on an NBA floor, in 2018. 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. He said he will look to reclassify to 2021 and enroll at the school next summer. Increasing the visibility of the NBA in China is a major priority moving forward, league officials have told ESPN. Sure, he was beat, but he didn't quit and had the tools to make a play. 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. 1. "It's been difficult for the entire world," Zeng said. In fact, some labeled him as the best Chinese prospect since Yao Ming. "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. 2021 Top Basketball Recruits in Florida. 15), Michael Foster (No. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? Zeng picked Gonzaga over scholarship offers from Florida State, Florida, Virginia Tech and others. 6-9, 205 | Class of 2021. 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. Inside NBA G League's developmental program. [Assistant] coach Tommy Lloyd has been taking such a great care of the athletes that came from overseas. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. I'm not saying the NCAA isn't good -- just that the G League is the best way for me.". "For me, my plan of going back to high school in the States had to be canceled. Zeng arrived at the G League Ignite practice facility in Walnut Creek, California, last week and will be cleared soon for live action. "He's a great passer who can handle it as well. "It's very, very important to have coaches who understand different cultures and can guide me through this process.". 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Please use my personal information for the NBA to send me messages and advertisements about products and initiatives of the NBA and NBA partners. 11 in 2016. Another member of G League Ignite has found a path to the NBA. Zeng picked Gonzaga over scholarship offers from Florida State, Florida, Virginia Tech and others. 6-9, 205 | Class of 2021 . 1. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form.If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Zeng, 19, is a 6-foot-11 small forward/power forward with bounce, burst, ball-handling skills and shooting ability. Fanbo Zeng, the No. 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. 31) and MarJon Beauchamp (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. Fanbo Zeng, an NBA prospect from China, has signed to play with the NBA G League Ignite. Which I'm sure it will be a blessing to train with some of the best coaches and teammates.". Small Forward; 6'-11", 190 lbs; null; 2022 Draft Results. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Zeng, like many U.S.-based international players, elected to return home. I can only work harder to achieve what they have achieved. He really showed me what the program is about and how I'd fit perfectly at Gonzaga. 53). At the high school level, he played for Windermere Preparatory School in Windermere, Florida. 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. 11 in 2016. 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. He excels in transition and can really fly above the rim and throw down some nasty dunks. 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. Forward Fanbo Zeng, a four star recruit in the 2022 class, will also try to reclassify and play next season. He wants to go to work every day, maximize his potential and be the best. Ignite also has 17-year old Scoot Henderson, arguably the top American prospect in the 2023 NBA draft class, in the fold for the next two years. 1 overall? I need to keep working on getting stronger. But I must work extremely hard to have a great career and accomplishments. After going 25-57 in the 2021-22 season, Indiana is retooling for a future in which Tyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte and 2022 No. "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. 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At the time of his most . He excels in transition and can really fly above the rim and throw down some nasty dunks. Zeng, who will look to reclassify to 2021, is considered arguably the most promising Chinese . The lefty has a smooth stroke and is a plus-shooter from three, primarily off the catch. "They've had many significant examples of developing international players. Following Zeng's workout, ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony tweeted: "Fanbo . With only one Chinese player drafted since 2007, the country's basketball fans have significant hopes for Zeng's development over the coming years. With only one Chinese player drafted since 2007, the country's basketball fans have significant hopes for Zeng's development over the coming years. 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. 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