2026 NBA Draft: Pick 21 - Karim Lopez

Karim Lopez has capped his NBL Next Stars journey by achieving his NBA dream at the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Draft expert Fran Fraschilla says Karim Lopez's NBL experience has him primed for NBA success.

The hidden record behind Next Star's rise

Karim Lopez quietly rewrote the NBL Next Stars record books, producing the highest-scoring season by an NBA Draft prospect.

Draft expert reveals Karim's NBL edge

Draft expert Fran Fraschilla says Karim Lopez's NBL experience has him primed for NBA success.

Next Star locks in Lakers workout

NBL Next Star Malique Lewis has boosted his NBA Draft prospects with a string of high-profile workouts

Kouakou-Heugue and NBL agree to release

Noa Kouakou-Heugue will explore professional opportunities abroad after agreeing to a mutual release from the NBL Next Stars program.

NBA Draft hype growing around Karim Lopez

NBA Draft projections have Karim Lopez firmly in lottery contention.

WATCH: Karim's journey to the NBA

Go behind-the-scenes of Next Star Karim Lopez's Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season, as he closes in on his NBA dream.

Mexico. NBL. NBA. How Karim Lopez made history

The incredible path of Karim Lopez from Mexico to the NBL and the NBA.