Front Office & Scouting Notebook: How New York Taxers and Atlanta Rizzlers Are Building Around Fanum and Kai Cenat
Inside the roster construction, lineup analytics, and future draft asset strategy shaping the 2028 BBL World Finals.
NEW YORK — As the New York Taxers prepare to face the Atlanta Rizzlers at The AMP Dome (7:00 PM EST, BBL TV / ESPN), BBL front-office executives point to both franchises as models of modern roster construction during the 2028 BBL World Finals.
In New York, the combination of Fanum (22.4 PPG, 57.6% FG) and Blicky the Pullup has produced elite half-court efficiency, while Atlanta Rizzlers continue to build around Kai Cenat (28.4 PPG, 2.1 RPG) while maintaining draft flexibility for upcoming selection classes.
“Every matchup between NYK and ATL serves as a measuring stick for both front offices,” a BBL scouting director observed. “The talent level on the floor tonight reflects years of smart drafting and player development.”
"Our front office and coaching staff have put together a special locker room in Atlanta. Now it’s on us to execute every night."