Panini America's newest teammate might be its youngest.

The NBA card-maker revealed on Tuesday that it has signed high school standout and likely 2025 NBA Draft lottery pick Tre Johnson to an "exclusive, multi-year partnership." According to the company, Johnson is the first high school athlete to sign an NIL deal of this type with Panini. The 6-foot-6 Dallas star guard recently transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Mo., for his senior season.

"This is a milestone for Panini America and Tre Johnson will be an excellent partner for our brand," said Jason Howarth, Senior VP of Marketing and Athlete Relations, in a prepared release. "Not only is he one of the best basketball players in the country, but he's an athlete from our backyard and someone we have had our eye on. We are excited to support Tre and help him grow as he continues to progress in his basketball career."

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Panini America has two new members on its team.

Amen and Ausar Thompson are exclusive signers for Panini's upcoming NBA card releases after they signed multi-year agreements with the company revealed this week in advance of the NBA Draft on Thursday night.

"Early on, we identified Amen and Ausar as great players that would be able to translate their game to the NBA while also having a unique and shared story to tell unlike any other NBA Draft Picks waiting to hear their name called on Thursday night," said Jason Howarth, Senior VP of Marketing and Athlete Relations, in a prepared release. "It brings a whole new meaning to the idea of dual-autograph cards where two players are featured. We are excited to partner with Amen and Ausar and celebrate their rookie year in unique ways around the globe and in some of our most popular trading card brands."

They're projected to be top picks and the deal applies to autographed cards and memorabilia as well as feature spots on product packaging and during marketing events.

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What: 2022-23 Topps Chrome Overtime Elite basketball cards
Arrives: June 21
Box basics: Two Chrome autographs per 20-pack box (12 boxes per case)
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What's buzz-worthy: Overtime Elite gets its second in-pack card release with Chrome -- and it includes plenty of color, plenty of inserts and autos from stars of the prospecting league.

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What: 2022-23 Topps Finest Overtime Elite basketball cards
Arrives: May 24
Box basics: Two autographs per 12-pack box via two mini-boxes (eight display boxes per case)
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What's buzz-worthy: Overtime Elite turns to Finest for a new year of basketball cards with an autograph in every mini-box and with plenty of Refractor color for collectors to chase.

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The box: 2021-22 Topps Chrome OTE basketball cards (blaster)
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The box: 2021-22 Topps Chrome OTE basketball cards (hobby)
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What: 2021-22 Topps Inception Overtime Elite basketball cards
Arrives: Aug. 24
Box basics: Two autograph or autographed Relics per seven-card box (16 boxes per case)
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What's buzz-worthy: Overtime Elite gets the Inception treatment for its second in-pack basketball card release coming in the spring with the familiar look and approach applied to the hardwood.

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