Alperen Şengün is a Turkish professional basketball player born on July 25, 2002, in Giresun, Turkey. He plays as a center for the Houston Rockets in the NBA and represents the Turkish national team. Şengün was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 16th pick in the 2021 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Rockets. He began playing basketball at age eight and was discovered by Bandırma BK at a youth festival. Sengün has achieved several records in the NBA, including being the youngest center to record multiple triple-doubles before turning 21. Siblings Alperen has an older…
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Rob Dillingham is an American professional basketball player born on January 4, 2005, in Hickory, North Carolina. He currently plays as a guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dillingham was a five-star recruit and played college basketball for the University of Kentucky, averaging 15.2 points per game. He was drafted eighth overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Timberwolves. Known for his quickness and scoring prowess, Dillingham has shown promise despite facing challenges like an ankle injury that briefly sidelined him. Siblings Rob has two siblings, namely Pai Tailele and Denzel…
Stephon Castle is an American professional basketball player born on November 1, 2004, in Covington, Georgia. He plays as a point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, having been drafted fourth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Castle is known for his defensive skills and has shown promising performances, particularly when starting. He recently achieved a career-high 26 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, highlighting his potential as a key player for the Spurs. Siblings Stephon has two siblings, an older brother named Quenton and a younger sister named Staci. However, not much is known about the two compared to their…
Olivier Sarr is a French professional basketball player born on February 20, 1999. He stands at 7 feet tall and has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA and the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League under a two-way contract. Sarr played college basketball for Wake Forest and Kentucky. He was a standout player at Wake Forest, earning third-team All-ACC honors and being named runner-up for ACC Most Improved Player in his junior year. Sarr has also represented France in international competitions, including the U-17 and U-18 levels. Siblings Olivier and his younger brother Alex Sarr are…
Reed Sheppard is an American professional basketball player born on June 24, 2004, in London, Kentucky. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and was drafted by the Houston Rockets as the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard had a notable high school career, earning titles such as Kentucky Mr. Basketball and playing in the McDonald’s All-American Boys Game. He recently gained recognition as the G League Player of the Week after a stint with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, where he averaged 30.7 points and 8 assists per game. Siblings Reed has an older sister…
Tidjane Salaün is a French professional basketball player born on August 10, 2005, in Paris, France. He began his career with Cholet Basket in France, joining their youth team in 2021 and later signing with the senior team in July 2023. Salaün was named MVP of the 2023 Trophée du Futur tournament and participated in the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders camp during the 2023 All-Star Weekend. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Siblings Tidjane has one sibling, an older sister named Janelle Salaün. Janelle is also a professional basketball…
Onyeka Okongwu is an American professional basketball player born on December 11, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. He plays as a center for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Okongwu had a notable high school career at Chino Hills High School, where he won multiple state titles and was named California Mr. Basketball twice. He played college basketball for USC, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors before being drafted sixth overall by the Hawks in 2020. Recently, Okongwu signed a four-year, $62 million extension with the Hawks and has continued to show impressive performances, including a 22-point, 21-rebound game. Siblings Onyeka has…
Alexandre Dam Sarr is a French professional basketball player born on April 26, 2005, in Bordeaux, France. He plays as a power forward and center for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Sarr was drafted second overall by the Wizards in the 2024 NBA draft. Before joining the NBA, he played for the Perth Wildcats in the Australian NBL and was part of the Overtime Elite league in the U.S. Sarr is known for his impressive performance, maintaining the top spot on the Kia Rookie Ladder and being named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in December 2024. Siblings Alex…
Donovan Clingan is an American professional basketball player born on February 23, 2004, in Bristol, Connecticut. He currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. Clingan gained prominence playing for UConn, where he won two consecutive national championships from 2023 to 2024. He was drafted by the Trail Blazers with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Clingan is known for his defensive potential and size, with a 7-foot-7 wingspan. Siblings Donovan has one younger sister named Olivia Clingan. She attended Bristol Central High School and graduated in 2023. Currently, Olivia is pursuing her higher education…
Zaccharie Risacher is a French professional basketball player born on April 8, 2005, in Málaga, Spain. He was selected as the first overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA draft, becoming the second consecutive French player to achieve this distinction after Victor Wembanyama. Risacher is known for his shooting ability and size, standing at 6-9. He recently suffered from a left adductor injury, which kept him out of a game against the Chicago Bulls. Despite his youth, Risacher has already shown promising performances, including a career-high 33 points against the New York Knicks. Siblings Zaccharie has one…
Bogdan Bogdanović is a Serbian professional basketball player born on August 18, 1992. He currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Bogdanović was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2014 but his rights were traded to the Sacramento Kings. He has had a notable career, earning multiple international accolades, including being named to the All-EuroLeague First Team and the FIBA World Cup All-Tournament Team multiple times. Recently, he was dealing with a knee injury but was available to play for the Hawks against the Suns on January 14, 2025. Siblings Bogdan’s sister is Bojana Bogdanović. She is very…
Keaton Wallace is an American professional basketball player born on February 26, 1999. He currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks on a two-way contract with the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. Wallace recently achieved a career-high 27 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls, helping the Hawks win 110-94 despite being undermanned. He played college basketball for the UTSA Roadrunners and went undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft and has shown significant potential with his recent performances in the NBA. Siblings Keaton has one younger brother named Cason Wallace, who plays as a point guard for…
Jaylen Brown is an American professional basketball player born on October 24, 1996. He plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA, primarily as a shooting guard and small forward. Brown was drafted third overall in the 2016 NBA draft after playing for the California Golden Bears. He is a three-time NBA All-Star and won the NBA championship and Finals MVP in 2024. Brown is known for his athleticism and versatility on the court, having achieved several career highs, including a 50-point game. Siblings Jaylen has one older brother, Quenton Brown. Quenton is involved in sports and business, having played…
Tyrese Maxey is an American professional basketball player born on November 4, 2000, in Dallas, Texas. He plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Maxey is known for his impressive scoring ability and was named the 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player. He recently signed a $204 million five-year max contract with the Sixers. Maxey returned to action against the New York Knicks after missing a game due to a hand injury, showcasing his defensive growth and scoring prowess. He is nicknamed “The Franchise” and has been recognized for his community initiatives, such as the “Season of Smiles” initiative. Siblings…
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He was drafted third overall in the 2020 NBA draft and has become known for his exciting and unpredictable style of play, often attempting unique shots and moves on the court. In July 2023, he signed a five-year contract extension worth $203.8 million with the Hornets. Siblings LaMelo is part of the Ball Brothers, along with Lonzo and LiAngelo, who have collectively earned significant attention and wealth in sports and entertainment. Lonzo is the oldest brother, born on October 27, 1997. He…