Gonzaga has had significant success throughout the years with international players, which Zeng said played an important role in his decision. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Zeng, like many U.S.-based international players, elected to return home. That's the ultimate goal. "Gonzaga is a very successful program with great people -- coaches, staff, players and all the fans," Zeng told ESPN. 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 draft class of 2022. 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. Class Rankings Class Rankings; College Basketball College Basketball; ESPN.com: Help | Press | Advertise on ESPN.com . 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. Height 6'11". On October 13, 2021, Zeng signed with the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League. 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. Zeng picked Gonzaga over scholarship offers from Florida State, Florida, Virginia Tech and others. 6-9, 205 | Class of 2021 . MORE:NBA Two-Way contracts, explained: Tracking undrafted player signings. I really hope that someday I'll be playing in the NBA. "He's a great passer who can handle it as well. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. 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. 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. "They love it. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in Florida. "They've had many significant examples of developing international players. I will also finish schoolwork a year early and start playing in college next year. On the defensive end, he's certainly got a few intangible instincts. Although injured for part of the Ignite season, Fanbo was able to show his versatility on both ends of the court and peaked in the final game of the season with a career-high 17-point performance against the Santa Cruz Warriors. Another member of G League Ignite has found a path to the NBA. 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. Please use my personal information for the NBA to send me messages and advertisements about products and initiatives of the NBA and NBA partners. Which I'm sure it will be a blessing to train with some of the best coaches and teammates.". "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. 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. Club: Beijing Bucks Basketball Club (CHN) Nationality: CHN. 11 in 2016. . This page was last edited on 30 December 2022, at 06:34. Fanbo Zeng. I agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. Theoretically, these abilities should enable him to fit today's . I'm very confident on the court and enjoy every second of playing ball. "Most importantly, I wish I can contribute wearing the Chinese national jersey and represent my country on a global stage. I'm very confident on the court and enjoy every second of playing ball. He said he will look to reclassify to 2021 and enroll at the school next summer. 1. Fanbo Zeng. You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here. The teen then returned to China last March because of the. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. I will also finish schoolwork a year early and start playing in college next year. So, it had a pretty big impact, but at the same time showed me more options.". Stephen Curry was only a three-star player in high-school and now he is three-time NBA champions and two-time NBA MVP. "It's very, very important to have coaches who understand different cultures and can guide me through this process.". 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. 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. At 19, Zeng has tremendous upside and a legitimate opportunity to make an impression during Summer League play, building momentum ahead of training camp. The NBA G League is the NBA's official minor league. He said he will look to reclassify to 2021 and enroll at the school next summer. . If the player is released from the NBA team, they can sign with that team's G League affiliate and receive a bonus of up to $50,000 provided they spent 60 days with the team. Fanbo Zeng, previously the No. 15), Michael Foster (No. "My family always teaches me to be a great person before everything," Zeng said. "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. 31) and MarJon Beauchamp (No. "It's been difficult for the entire world," Zeng said. 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. 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"Gonzaga is a very successful program with great people -- coaches, staff, players and all the fans," Zeng told ESPN. /CFP. 9 pick in the 2019 NBA draft; Lithuanian big man and fellow former Zag Domantas Sabonis was selected No. 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. 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. Dyson Daniels, Jaden Hardy, MarJon Beauchamp, Michael Foster Jr. and Fanbo Zeng are Ignite draft prospects. 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 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. As a sophomore in 2019-20, Fanbo averaged 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, and 2.1 assists to earn Class 3A First Team All-State and Orlando Sentinel All-Area First Team honors. "That changed everything for me -- learning how to play with and against other athletic players," he said. On the court, I see myself as a skilled, athletic and smart perimeter player. Weight 200. 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. 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. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? 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. Status Undeclared. "Being kind and grateful has been very important in my life. G League , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Uncategorized G League , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Fanbo Zeng Hometown Windermere, Fla. School Windermere Prep (POST) Position Power Forward. The 6-foot-10 forward will be . [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]. Which I'm sure it will be a blessing to train with some of the best coaches and teammates.". Offensively, his feel was on display with his ability to read defenses to make plays. NIL, legal threats among issues for new NCAA boss, Tennessee coach Vitello to return after suspension, No. 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. Zeng is capable of seizing the opportunity. 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]. Gonzaga has had significant success throughout the years with international players, which Zeng said played an important role in his decision. 33 prospect in the ESPN Class of 2022, has committed to play college basketball at Gonzaga, he told ESPN on Saturday. Zeng was born in Harbin in the Chinese province of Heilongjiang. 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. It's a huge motivation for me rather than pressure. Also, just to develop overall. "I really appreciate people believing in me, and I'll use that as a motivation. Fanbo Zeng is a skilled forward prospect with good size for the position at 6-foot-8 with excellent hands and touch. 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. He downplayed comparisons to former Chinese NBA players. 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. Fanbo Zeng, the No. The transition to Gonzaga will be so much easier because of that," Zeng said. "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. I'm lucky enough to have someone like Yao [Ming] as a pioneer. I need to keep working on getting stronger. Verbal Commits Newsletter. "It's been difficult for the entire world," Zeng said. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . That's one of the important goals I have at Gonzaga. Height:6-11Weight:199Position:FClub:G League IgniteAge:19, 2021-2022 Season StatsPPG:3.8RPG:1.4APG:0.8BLK:0.3STL:0.8. NBA Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Daily Lines All-Star Game More Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? Fanbo Zeng. NIL, legal threats among issues for new NCAA boss, Tennessee coach Vitello to return after suspension, No. College Windermere Prep (Fla.) Playing in China in 2022-23. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. 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 Zeng. 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. I'm far from being compared to the greatest Chinese players that ever played. Jun 23, 2022 - Fanbo Zeng went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. "Most importantly, I wish I can contribute wearing the Chinese national jersey and represent my country on a global stage. Fanbo Zeng, the No. Fanbo Zeng, the No. 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. At 6-9 Zeng is a skilled ball handler and passer with a good feel for the game. . 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. Fanbo Zeng ( Chinese: ; born January 11, 2003) is a Chinese professional basketball player for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). On the court, I see myself as a skilled, athletic and smart perimeter player. He spent two years at Windermere Prep in. 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. 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. Ignite helped Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga become pros.". 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. Sure, he was beat, but he didn't quit and had the tools to make a play. 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. Fanbo Zeng is a skilled forward prospect with good size for the position at 6-foot-8 with excellent hands and touch. . MORE:NBA Draft grades 2022: Ranking all 30 teams on draft night. "He's a great passer who can handle it as well. Forward Fanbo Zeng, a four star recruit in the 2022 class, will also try to reclassify and play next season. Japanese forward Rui Hachimura was the No. At the time of his most . A native of Harbin, China, Fanbo was among ESPN's top-ranked forwards in the class of 2022. 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. Japanese forward Rui Hachimura was the No. 33 prospect in the ESPN Class of 2022, has committed to play college basketball at Gonzaga, he told ESPN on Saturday. In his second year, Zeng grew to 2.06 meters tall and 84 kilograms in weight, averaging 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.6 blocks and leading his school to become runner-up in Florida with a 27-4 record. On the court, I see myself as a skilled, athletic and smart perimeter player. 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. I already can't wait to join.". That doesn't include Zeng, who wasn't previously considered a candidate to join this upcoming draft class. What's going to separate him is he's got a humility about him. I can only work harder to achieve what they have achieved. His highlights from the game also include an outstanding and-1 and powerful block. 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. [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. Small Forward; 6'-11", 190 lbs; null; 2022 Draft Results. Lack of diversity within collegiate sports leadership continues, Baylor sits at No. He is still immature physically so getting stronger is an area for growth. "For me, my plan of going back to high school in the States had to be canceled. [1] At age eleven, he joined the youth program of the Beijing Ducks. 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. That's one of the important goals I have at Gonzaga. 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. They will play on ESPN, ESPN 2 and NBA TV. Follow full coverage of Fanbo Zeng during the 2022 NBA Draft on ESPN.com. ", 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. At 6-9 Zeng is a skilled ball handler and passer with a good feel for the game. 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. He excels in transition and can really fly above the rim and throw down some nasty dunks. The 19-year-old Zeng, one of the . The lefty has a smooth stroke and is a plus-shooter from three, primarily off the catch. 33 prospect in the ESPN Class of 2022, has committed to play college basketball at Gonzaga, he told ESPN on Saturday. 11 in 2016. "They've had many significant examples of developing international players. What's going to separate him is he's got a humility about him. But I must work extremely hard to have a great career and accomplishments. Oct 17, 2022 at 10:26 am ET 1 min read. Enjoying Rivals? It's a huge motivation for me rather than pressure. 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. 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