Karim López Aims to Be First Mexican NBA First-Round Draft Pick on June 25

Mexican basketball player Karim López, aged 18 from Hermosillo, declared for the 2026 NBA Draft and is projected as a potential first-round pick, possibly as high as No. 11. This marks a significant moment as he aims to become the first Mexican-born athlete selected in the first round, highlighting rising Mexican talent in basketball. The NBA Draft on June 25 in Chicago will determine his historic entry, signaling growing visibility for Mexican players internationally.