Lot of 16 Contemporary Basketball Trading Cards

This lot consists of 16 modern basketball trading cards featuring a variety of collegiate and professional prospects. The assortment includes products from major manufacturers, specifically Topps and Panini (including the Select and Phoenix brands). The collection features 12 'Topps' brand cards with a white border aesthetic and consistent graphic design, along with 4 premium chrome/refractor cards. Notable among them are three 'Panini Select' blue parallel cards with a distinct die-cut shape and metallic sheen, plus one 'Panini Phoenix' card. The cards appear to represent a mix of base cards, inserts such as the 'Generation Now' foil card, and rookie subsets. Each card measures the standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is printed on characteristic heavy cardstock with high-gloss finishes. Visually, the cards show sharp corners and clean edges, suggesting they are in 'Near Mint' to 'Mint' raw condition, though they are stored without individual protective sleeves or top-loaders. Colors are vibrant with deep reds, blues, and yellows representing various team colors. From a manufacturing standpoint, these cards date to the 2023-2024 season, indicated by the inclusion of recently drafted prospects and current branding sets. The Select cards are particularly of interest due to their refractive qualities and unique geometric borders, which typically denote higher rarity within modern hobby sets.