French NBA prospect Jonathan Jeanne diagnosed with career-threatening disorder

Jonathan Jeanne, a 19-year-old prospect from France and possible first-round pick in the 2017 NBA Draft later this month, has been diagnosed with a career-threatening genetic disorder.

The 7-foot-2 center has Marfan syndrome, which affects the connective tissues of the body, his agent told The Vertical on Thursday.

Jeanne underwent an MRI while participating in the Chicago draft combine last month that showed an abnormality in his spine that required follow-up examinations, agent Bouna Ndiaye told The Vertical. Jeanne completed medical, physical and genetic testing at the Cleveland Clinic and received the results Thursday.

Jeanne is not expected to receive clearance for future NBA workouts before the June 22 draft. His agent said Jeanne remains hopeful he can resume his basketball career after extensive medical supervision.

Jeanne's condition is not unprecedented, with former 7-1 Baylor standout Isaiah Austin being diagnosed with Marfan syndrome before the NBA Draft in 2014. He was cleared to return to basketball late last year.

Jeanne has played professionally overseas since 2013 and spent the 2016-17 season in the top Pro-A league in France.