AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Guard R.J. Hampton, a top U.S. prospect, has decided to forego his college eligibility to sign with the New Zealand Breakers in the National Basketball League. The 18-year-old Hampton, who is a possible top 10 selection in the 2020 NBA draft, turned down offers from several top colleges, including Kansas, to sign with the Auckland-based team. The 2019-20 NBL season, which features eight teams from Australia and the New Zealand side, begins in October. “My dream has always been to get to the next level and play in the NBA,” Hampton told ESPN. He spent the 2016-17 NBL season with the Adelaide 36ers straight out of high school.

Source: National Post May 29, 2019 05:03 UTC