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Next Star Almansa has a dream of taking the next step to the NBA.

4 Mar
NBL.com.au

He's only 19 years old, but Next Star Izan Almansa has played a big role with the Perth Wildcats in NBL25.

Now, Almansa has a dream of taking the next step to the NBA. 

This is his story, presented by AAMI Insurance. 

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