Can a 16 year old play in the NBA?

Can a 16 year old play in the NBA?

Currently, the NBA requires any player entering the NBA Draft to be at least 19 years old during the calendar year the draft is held and at least one NBA season removed from his high school graduation or what would have been his graduation if he hasn’t graduated.

Who is the youngest pro NBA player?

Jalen Duren is the youngest player in the NBA, per NBC Sports, at 18. He was drafted No. 13 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets.

Who joined the NBA at 16?

Darko Milicic – 18 years, 133 days The Serbian actually began his professional career at the age of 16 with Vršac-based basketball team Hemofarm. While he didn’t average a double-double like most NCAA-proven big men, there was a lot of hype about him at the time.

Is 16 too late to start sports?

It’s never too late to start a sport. In fact, starting a sport later could even be beneficial to kids.