France is cruising into the second round of group play at the FIBA World Cup and Frank Ntilikina is a big reason why. The New York Knicks guard is locking down the point of attack defensively and seamlessly fitting into head coach Vincent Collet’s offensive system.
The 21-year-old is starting despite being the youngest player on the roster. His teammate, Nicolas Batum, believes Ntilikina is the future of basketball for his country and he’s excited about what he’s seeing.
“He’s the future of the team. It’s great for him.