Chet Holmgren: Last News

Mónica Marie Zorrilla WME Sports, a division of leading entertainment agency WME, has signed Gonzaga University freshman Chet Holmgren for exclusive NIL representation. The 7-foot college baller, who is currently studying business at school, will join WME Sports’ roster of athletes, coaches and front office personnel.

William Earl WME has acquired BDA Sports Management in a deal that will elevate BDA leader Bill Duffy to head of basketball representation for WME Sports. WME invested in BDA Sports Management in 2020. The buyout unveiled Thursday brings Duffy and his operations into the WME fold. BDA at present represents such hoops stars as Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić, the Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes, Oklahoma City Thunders’ Chet Holmgren, the New York Knicks’ RJ Barrett, Anfernee Simons of the Portland Trail Blazers and Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics. “It is hard to name a basketball agent more respected across the league than Bill. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have him and his team fully join WME Sports as we continue this chapter of tremendous growth,” said Karen Brodkin and Josh Pyatt, co-heads of WME Sports. “BDA has been a great addition to WME Sports as a whole and we’re excited to continue building on this success.”

NBA Draft. The 18-year-old, who stands at 7ft tall, came to prominence when he pulled a trick on Golden State Warriors star Curry last July that went viral.In fact it was Curry’s own signature move, a behind-the-back crossover which went crazy online, a video clip of it generating millions of views.And while his name is not known outside of the USA at the moment, many people in the know inside the States are expecting big things from him.Heading into his junior year in 2019–20, Holmgren already had around 30 scholarship offers from college programs and he is now being tipped to be the first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.