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Indian Teen Basketball Prospect Goes Viral for Wembanyama-Like Moves

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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · 1 day ago
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What happened

Jagmat Singh, an 18-year-old Indian basketball player, went viral after highlights from a Courtside camp showed skills that drew comparisons to Victor Wembanyama. Singh, who is 223 cm tall and lives in Chicago, has not yet been named a college target by recruiting sites like ESPN.

  • 01Jagmat Singh, 18, became viral after a highlights video gained millions of views.
  • 02Fans nicknamed him the “Indian Wemby” because of Victor Wembanyama comparisons.
  • 03Singh is 223 cm tall and showed dribbling, shooting and passing ability.
  • 04He previously played for India at the Under-16 Asian Championship.
  • 05Recruiting sites have not yet listed him as a college target.

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Victor Wembanyama
OrganizationsESPN, Courtside, San Antonio

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Indian Teen Basketball Prospect Goes Viral for Wembanyama-Like Moves
N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
18-Year-Old Indian Prospect Goes Viral for Wembanyama-Like Moves

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