For the first time in the history of the World Cup, FIBA decided to award a trophy for the best prospect, a “Rising Star Award” for the “best prospect” for the best player aged 21 and under.
As soon as the trophy was announced, officially named the “Wanda Rising Star Award” after the Chinese multinational Wanda Sports Group, Josh Giddey appeared to be the big favorite.
And it is the Oklahoma City player who wins the bet, with averages of 19.4 points, 6.0 assists and 5.6 rebounds on average during the World Cup, at 54% shooting success but only 17% behind the 3-point line and 65% on the free throw line…
Something to console him (a little) afterwards the Boomers’ exit from the track from the second group stage, following their defeats against Germany then Slovenia. See you next year at the Paris Olympics!
