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Where do you see yourself playing next season? Lucas Nogueira: I would like to play in a strong team, in the NBA, in the ACB or wherever. Therefore I would have to wait for my club, because I'm with under contract. I have to talk about it with Estudiantes, and to see what they can do for me, because I don't have European or Spanish passport, and it's a little bit difficult for me. Eurohopes

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Do you expect to enter in the next NBA draft? Lucas Nogueira: Eveything depends on this week and on my agents. I have to talk with them, and to see what's better for me. That's what I want. Eurohopes

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Lucas Riva Nogueira -- better known as "Bebe" -- has had NBA scouts' eyeballs popping for more than a year now. The 18-year-old center from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, turned in some fairly ridiculous measurements at this year's Nike Hoop Summit: 6-foot-11 1/2 and 218 pounds with a wingspan of 7-5 1/2 and a standing reach of 9-3 plus a body fat percentage of 5.2 percent. Those numbers are off the charts in so many ways it's mind-blowing. SB Nation

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Lucas also has a ridiculous 7'6” wingspan, and he runs the floor like a deer, but he's still fairly thin, as expected from an 18 year old 7-footer. He showed great mobility and shot-blocking ability yesterday, and he'll be a guy scouts will be keeping a close eye on over the next few days to see just how far along he is in his development. DraftExpress.com

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The breakout star of the U18 Tournament of the Americas, Lucas Nogueira (also known as Lucas Bebe) has continued his momentum from this summer to some degree. Playing for Asefa Estudiantes in the Spanish EBA, where most large clubs enter a youth team, Nogueira has shown marked improvement from last season. Averaging a double-double at 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds while contesting shots all over the place in just 25 minutes per-game, Nogueira has made an impact on both ends of the floor with his tremendous size and wingspan. It will be important for him to continue improving his frame to ready himself to compete at a higher level, which he'll inevitably be doing once he receives the Spanish passport he's rumored to have in the works for next year. While the EBA isn't a great level of competition, it is certainly a start for the 18 year old center. DraftExpress.com

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The best long-term prospect at the tournament outside of the U.S., Brazilian Lucas Nogueira (full name: Lucas Riva Amarante Nogueira or just Lucas in short) was probably the biggest revelation to emerge from this FIBA Americas tournament considering how little was known about him going in. A legit 7-footer with a fantastic wingspan, Lucas is a very skinny center who reminds you a bit of Hassan Whiteside on first glance. Lucas has a narrow frame, particularly in the lower body, that he must work on substantially to reach his full potential. He is extremely athletic for his size, though, and has the ability and the propensity to finish everything above the rim. DraftExpress.com

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Jonathan Givony: All the NBA scouts buzzing about Brazilian Lucas Nogueira. Like really buzzing. Had 20 pts, 12 rbs and 8 blocks. Already glad I came. Twitter

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