LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
NBA Draftee Supports Rugby League's Expansion in the U.S.
Tyrese Proctor, a recent NBA draftee, is championing the growth of rugby league in the United States.
According to reports from zerotackle.com, Proctor, a Cronulla Sharks fan, was selected as the 49th pick in this year's NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing at Duke University.
He recently visited the Sharks' headquarters in preparation for his first NBA preseason.
The National Rugby League (NRL) is eager to broaden its global reach, and sees the U.S.
market as a significant opportunity.
The potential financial gains from tapping into this market could be substantial, particularly in terms of television revenue and gambling revenue.
Proctor expressed optimism about the game's future in America, saying, "I was coming to Sharks games as much as I could growing up.
My uncle had season tickets, so my cousins were always at games."