Dakari Johnson, 29-year old American power forward from the runner-up team finalist team Hunan Changsha, was named the Player of the Year at the National Basketball League. He graduated from the Kentucky ten years ago. Johnson received multiple other awards, was voted the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Center of the Year, and was selected to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team. His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by HK JinNiu 1 to 3. Johnson was previously chosen to the Second Team back in 2019. His consistent performance as a playmaker earned him the third ranked in points per game, showcasing average of over 25. Johnson was the Player of the Week honoree in the league. He led the NBL in rebounds per game with almost 14. Johnson has totalled 22 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 9 games. He registered double-doubles in 23 games during the event. Johnson's 40 points against Hebei were the most he scored in the 2025 season. All of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges. The standout American guard Michael Ertel II was selected as the Finals MVP of the championship-winning HK JinNiu. He Is an of Alabama at Birmingham alumni from 2022. Ertel II collected multiple other honors, was honored as the Guard of the Year, and was named to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team. With Ertel II's excellent performance, the HK JinNiu achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 19 to 1 in the regular season. His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Hunan 3 to 1 in the final series. Ertel II received Player of the Week award in the league. He showcased his talent by ranking fifth in points per game with an average of over 22 and fourth in assists per game with an average of over 5. Ertel II has totalled 17 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 5 games. His 36 points against the Hunan were the most he scored in the 2025 season. All of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges. The standout American forward Scottie James Jr earned the Forward of the Year of the championship-winning HK JinNiu. He Is ex Liberty from 2020. James Jr received multiple other awards, earned a spot in the First Team and Imports Team and Defensive Team. His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Hunan 3 to 1 in the final series. James Jr was voted Player of the Week twice during the 25 campaign. He averaged over 18 points and 7 rebounds per game in the league. James Jr has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points on the year. His 28 points against Hebei were the most he scored in the 2025 season. Among many awards James Jr.'s team was the regular season runner-up in the Puerto Rican BSN Group B in 2024. E.J Anosike, 26-year old Nigerian swingman from the Hebei, was voted to the First Team of National Basketball League. He Is alumni of CS Fullerton from 2022. Anosike collected multiple other honors, was selected to the Imports Team and Defensive Team. He orchestrated his way to the second spot in points per game, showcasing a dazzling average of over 25. Anosike also recorded over 8 rebounds per game that season in the league. He has totalled 18 games of 20 or more points on the year and logged 30 or more points in 5 games. Anosike registered double-doubles in 8 games at the event. His 42 points against Jiangxi were the most he scored in the 2025 season. All of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges. Among many awards he was selected as the Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award Finalist as well as the All-District 9 Second Team and the All-Tournament Team back in 2022. Anosike was also selected to the NABC Division I All-District 15 First Team back in 2020. Gerry Blakes, 31-year old American shooting guard from the Hefei Kuangfeng, was chosen to the First Team at the National Basketball League. He graduated from the Arizona State nine years ago. Blakes was also named to the Imports Team. He conducted his way to the fourth position in averaging a commendable over 23 points per game. Blakes also notched almost 7 rebounds per game over the season in the league. He has totalled 15 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 7 games. Blakes registered double-doubles in 5 games at the event. His 40 points against Guangxi were the most he scored in the 2025 season. All of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.