What is NXTPRO
The NXTPRO League is a players platform. Though different than the PRO16 section of the league, the two levels compete frequently over the course of the season, matching up in 676 games just last year alone.
Why NXTPRO
NXTPRO aims to help programs and players find collegiate opportunities, gain exposure through media coverage, and provide a top notch experience. The league has had several division one players over the past few years, but has also helped many players find the right fit at the D2/NAIA/JUCO/D3 level.
NXTPRO Alumni at the NXT Level
- Jesse McIntosh – South Dakota
- Caden Wilkins – UW-Green Bay
- Kason Westphal – Xavier
- Yohan Gutierrez – SFA
- Weston Honeycutt – Arkanasas St.
- Hayden Wood – Jacksonville
- Chase Rawlins – UC Davis
- Zane Gaul – Hawaii Pacific
- Presley Ibeh – NWMSU
- Jacob Daniels – Lander
- Brayden Shorter – Washburn
- Jaylen Fenner – LA Tech
- Eian Lowe – Lamar
- Ned Renfree – Milwaukee
- Uriah Tenette – New Mexico
- James Steward – NAU
- JJ Apathjang – NKU
- D’arrae Goodwin – San Diego
- Jeremiah Harshman – Seattle
- Van Collins – Missouri Southern
- Ethan Sage – Pitt State
- Mason Abittan – UNLV
- Isaiah Medina – DePaul
- Harrison Beauchamp – UCA
- Truman Byrne – UCA
- Cole Scherer – EWU
- Martin Kaupanger – Indiana St.
- Tate Sage – Rogue
- Cam Manyawu – Iowa
- Cole Odefey – NWMSU
- Landon Short – Pitt State
- Ford Okehi – Jamestown
- Bobby Crawford – Lander
NXTPRO Success Stories
Tate Sage
Started with Rogue, a perennial NXTPRO powerhouse. Helped lead them to deep Finals runs, pulling off upsets over PRO16 squads along the way. Initially was recruited to Drake by Ben McCollum. Is sticking with the rising coach at his next move to Iowa, joining fellow NXTPRO Alumni Cam Manyawu (816 Hoops)
Jaylen Fenner
Led his team to a NXTPRO Finals Title. Earned offers from New Orleans, Stephen F. Austin, Lamar, UTSA, UTRGV, Southern, and South Dakota in June and July of 2024. Committed to Louisiana Tech in October of 2024
Isaiah Medina
Started the Spring of 2024 with 0 offers at the Division One level. Entered the national rankings for 247 in July of 2024. Signed with DePaul in November
Jeremiah Harshman & Martin Kaupanger
Led their World Class Renegades team to a NXTPRO Finals title in 2023 at 16u, elevating them to PRO16 status. Both will be on Division One rosters this coming season; Harshman at Seattle U and Kaupanger at Indiana State.
Mason Abittan
Started Spring of 2024 with 3 Division One offers from Weber State, Cal State Bakersfield, and Radford. Picked up offers in the Spring and Summer from Indiana State, Cal Baptist, Colorado State, Rice, UNLV, UCSB, High Point, Utah Tech, Nevada, and Cal Poly on the way to a run to the Elite 8 at the PRO16 Finals.
PAC Basketball
PAC Basketball started in the NXTPRO League, won the NXTPRO Finals in 2024, and were elevated to PRO16 status for the 2025 season. Their 17u team featured Denton Forsythe and Kaevon Bonner. Forsythe will play at the Division One level and Bonner currently has a Division Two offer from
2025 Boys Champions
