New Delhi, May 8 -- DeMarcus Cousins expressed optimism about the future of basketball in India ahead of the BUDX NBA House 2026 event in the national capital, praising the talent, height and potential of young Indian players.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the event, the four-time NBA All-Star said he was excited to be part of an initiative aimed at expanding the game globally and bringing different cultures together through basketball.

"Super excited. I'm glad to be a part of it. You know, spreading the game of basketball worldwide is a beautiful thing. Combining cultures, collaborating cultures of, you know, the states here, everywhere else, I think it's a beautiful thing, bringing everybody together. So, I'm super excited, super happy to ...