Why Lopez chose Next Stars path to NBA

Karim Lopez hopes he is the 13th Next Star to be selected in the NBA Draft next week.

WATCH: Draft-bound NBL Next Star's top plays

With the 2026 NBA Draft fast approaching, relive Next Star Karim Lopez's top plays.

Next Stars: The NBA pipeline rolls on

13 NBL Next Stars have been drafted to the NBA since the program's inception.

Next Star impresses during pre-Draft workouts

Multiple teams are showing interest in NBL Next Star Karim Lopez ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Multiple NBA teams 'intrigued' by Next Star

Multiple teams are showing interest in NBL Next Star Karim Lopez ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.

NBA experts back Lopez as Lottery pick

In one week, NBL Next Star Karim Lopez could achieve his lifelong goal of reaching the NBA.

How the NBL prepared Karim Lopez for the NBA

Karim Lopez believes the Next Stars program is a “great experience for any young kid that's trying to just pursue his dream”.

THROWBACK: Next Star explodes for career-high

NBL Next Star Ousmane Dieng had a career night for the New Zealand Breakers against South East Melbourne during Round 19 of the Hungry Jacks NBL2 Season.

Handy hails Next Stars' Eurocamp triumph

Next Stars Head Coach Phil Handy knows how important the 2026 adidas Eurocamp can be for rising talent’s careers.