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Coincidence? Draft pick signs with Jay Z right after ogling Rihanna

Possible NBA lottery pick James Young signed with Jay Z and Roc Nation Sports on Thursday.

Has he been told Rihanna won’t be his agent?

Rihanna, a Jay Z protégé, at least deserves a major assist in landing the former Kentucky star. The two sat next to each other courtside at Barclays Center for Game 3 of the Nets-Raptors series last Friday.

Young, a sweet-shooting wing expected to go in the top half of the first round, was entranced by the sultry singer and her white see-through top sans bra, caught by photographers ogling her rather than watching the game.

Rihanna gave Young a shout-out on Twitter following the announcement.

Young is the latest high-profile client to join Jay Z’s agency, following Robinson Cano, Victor Cruz, Kevin Durant, Geno Smith and CC Sabathia.