With its “Next Star” program, which offers compensation and coaching, the Australian championship has become an attractive place for prospects from all over the world, who are ultimately aiming for the NBA.
This is particularly the case for young French people since after Ousmane Dieng and Hugo Besson this season, it is Rayan Rupert who will join the New Zealand Breakers for next season.
The son of the late Thierry Rupert, and brother of Iliana, has just celebrated his 18th birthday. He had been at Pôle France for three years, and this season he averaged 13.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals, 40% shooting success and 27% 3-point in National 1, where the Center Federal performed better than usual.
With his height (1m98) and especially his wingspan (2m20), Rayan Rupert is one of the young wingers most scrutinized by NBA scouts, in view of the 2023 Draft, in particular for his defensive potential.
