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.

Next Star helps Knicks end Championship drought

Ariel Hukporti became the second straight NBL Next Star to win a NBA championship over the weekend.

'My best is still to come': Lopez

NBL Next Star Karim Lopez believes he can make an impact in the NBA.

How an NBA star helped shape Luke Paul’s big decision

Rising Next Star Luke Paul has explained he spoke to NBA star Josh Giddey before making his decision to join the Cairns Taipans.

"Dynamic as they come": Coach praises Next Star

NBL Next Star Malique Lewis was one of the true standouts at the 2026 adidas Eurocamp in Italy.

229cm teen puts the basketball world on notice

Jongkuch Mach's standout showing at adidas Eurocamp has elevated the 229cm teenager onto the radar of basketball's biggest decision-makers.