The Next Stars program, which has now produced 11 NBA Draft picks including six first-rounders across the past six drafts, continues to demonstrate its value as one of the world’s premier development pathways for young basketball talent.<\/p>\n
The NBL Next Stars are adidas Eurocamp champions.<\/p>\n
Led by a standout performance from Max Mackinnon, the Next Stars team defeated Eurocamp 1 66-62 in a hard-fought final in Treviso, Italy, holding their nerve in a tight contest to claim the title at the prestigious international pre-NBA Draft showcase.<\/p>\n
It was a scrappy, physical contest, but the Next Stars showed great maturity to see it out when it mattered.<\/p>\n
Particularly Mackinnon, who hit big shots in big moments to steer his side to victory.<\/p>\n
Mackinnon, who was later named Eurocamp Finals MVP, finished with 21 points on 8\/14 shooting, including 3\/6 from three.<\/p>\n
Oscar Cluff was also influential in the final, recording 6 points and 12 rebounds, while Dash Daniels posted 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, and Malique Lewis had 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.<\/p>\n
Following the final, Lewis was named to the All-Eurocamp Team for the second consecutive year and Daniels was recognised as the camp’s Best Defender.<\/p>\n
For Eurocamp 1, David Torresani led with 12 points on 5\/9 shooting, while French prospect Mohamed Diakite was a consistent presence with 4 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks across 24 minutes.<\/p>\n
Lithuanian Arturas Butajevas added 8 points and 7 rebounds.<\/p>\n
The championship caps an unbeaten three-game run through the 2026 adidas Eurocamp for the Next Stars team<\/a>, after falling short in the final at last year’s event.<\/p>\n The Next Stars program, which has now produced 11 NBA Draft picks including six first-rounders across the past six drafts, continues to demonstrate its value as one of the world’s premier development pathways for young basketball talent.<\/p>\n