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Princepal Singh , an 18-year-old is now considered India’s top N.B.A. prospect. Princepal is currently undergoing a 2 year program in the NBA Global Academy at the Australian Institute of Sport, a 2 year program. Singh is training at world-class facilities and with talent from countries such as Nigeria, South Korea, China, and Egypt.

Promising basketball player Princepal Singh makes it to the NBA G-League!

NBA Academy graduate from India Princepal Singh, who stands tall six feet and 10 inches from Punjab, has signed in its ‘G’ League next season.

The forward from Punjab, Princepal Singh is the first NBA Academy graduate to sign with the NBA G League and first NBA Academy India graduate to sign a professional contract.

In 2018, Princepal also played for the Indian U-18 team in the FIBA U-16 Championships where he averaged 22.17 points and 13 rebounds. The same year saw him captaining India at the FIBA U-18 Asian Championships where he averaged 15.5 points and 9.8 rebounds. In 2018, the youngster was also one of 25 NBA Global Academy prospects who took part in a winter showcase in Las Vegas, attended by top scouts and executives. Leading Punjab to the U-19 title last year, Princepal debuted for the senior Indian team at the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers earlier this year.