Many experts saw him as China's next major NBA prospect.
He played on the same AAU team as top-rated NBA prospect Kentucky center Nerlens Noel.
Despite his personal issues, Schintzius was regarded as a good NBA prospect due to his performance on the court.
In 2008, top NBA prospect Xu Yong had to end his career at age 19 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
Future hopes are based on players such as NBA prospects Zhou Peng, Li Muhao and Guo Ailun.
Throughout his career Major has a history of helping highly skilled big men develop into great NBA prospects.
Chad Ford, ESPN's draft expert, rated Scheyer within the top-60 NBA prospects.
Her other son Robby is a top NFL and NBA prospect and hopes to be drafted in the 2010 drafts of the respected sports.
He was an NBA prospect before his dismissal from the team.
While still recovering from the shoulder injury, he participated in the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational camp and tournament for NBA prospects in mid-April.