Ahmed Nur, named NBPA Top 100 Camp MVP, attended 'The Sanctuary' in Andalucia, Spain, an exclusive NBA offseason retreat for elite prospects. The event, hosted by Shaun Livingston, offered Nur—a No. 21 SCNext 100 forward—a rare glimpse into NBA-level training and community. Interacting with stars like Klay Thompson and Jeremiah Fears, Nur tested his assumptions about NBA game speed and physicality. "The speed alone is crazy," he said, noting the mental and physical demands. Jarred Vanderbilt praised Nur’s instincts, emphasizing his growth as a future professional.

Livingston urged Nur to "be curious," a lesson Nur embraced through workouts and study sessions. The experience, described as "life-changing," sharpened Nur’s understanding of professional basketball’s intensity. "Just playing pickup with guys like Jay Huff and Leonard Miller was a great learning curve," Nur added, highlighting the value of observing NBA veterans up close.