NBA Draft will have tons of international talent
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June 24, 2025

NBA Draft will have tons of international talent

By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 

There’s no Victor Wembanyama in the class headed to the NBA draft this week. There’s no Zaccharie Risacher, either. For the first time since 2022, the first pick in the draft will not be someone from France.

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