Mexican NBL Next Star Karim Lopez is boosting his 2026 NBA Draft stock with a career-best season for the New Zealand Breakers. The 18-year-old is averaging 10.6 points and 5.6 rebounds, showing significant growth on offense. With over 16 NBA executives attending Saturday’s HoopsFest game against Cairns, scouts will be watching closely. While Pete Hooley praises Lopez’s offensive improvement, he notes that his defense remains the key focus for scouts projecting his future NBA potential.
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