MIAMI (United States) – Mexican talent Karim López Karim López continues making steady progress on his journey to the top of the basketball world. The 18-year-old has signed a sponsorship sneaker deal with a major athletic brand that specializes in basketball. This commercial partnership further reinforces his status as one of the top up-and-coming prospects in FIBA basketball. He has already showcased his talent with Mexico’s national team and is seen as one of the top international names to watch ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. López, a 6'8" (2.03m) forward, has been a key figure for the Mexican national team since making his debut at the U15 Centrobasket Championship in 2022. There, he averaged 15.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game and was named to the All-Tournament Team. The following year, he competed in the FIBA U16 AmeriCup, leading the tournament with 20.5 points and 12.2 rebounds per game. In 2024, he made his debut with the senior national team during the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, and in 2025 he strengthened the Mexican squad in the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers, leaving his mark with several highlight-worthy plays.
López is currently playing for the New Zealand Breakers in Australia’s NBL as part of the prestigious Next Stars program, designed to develop young talent with NBA potential. In the most recent season, he posted averages of 9.6 points and 4.7 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game. Before joining the top-tier Australian league, he developed through the youth ranks of Spain’s renowned club Joventut Badalona. López’s performances have drawn the attention of expert analysts, who project him as a potential Top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This new sponsorship deal only further confirms his rising profile.
López is beginning to write his own story on the global basketball stage—while also opening doors for future generations of Mexican and Latin American players. FIBA