NBA draft 2025: Ulm talent is already in focus the evening before!

NBA draft 2025: Ulm talent is already in focus the evening before!

Alb-Donau-Kreis, Deutschland - It is an exciting year for basketball at the Ratiopharm Ulm. The upcoming NBA draft on June 26th at 2:00 a.m. German time in New York is already casting its shadows. Above all, the two talents Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf are the focus, whose possible draft selection may collide at the same time as the final games for the German championship against Bayern. Ratiopharm Ulm has already made an application for adaptation of the final game plan to take this influence into account, reports Schwäbische.de .

The 18-year-old Noa Essengue, who is considered a versatile forward, is traded in various mock drafts as a potential 14th pick for the San Antonio Spurs. His impressive profile shows that with 2.06 meters in size and 90 kg, it fits the NBA both athletically and playfully well. But the development of his throwing skills could be crucial for his further career. Last season he met 24.4% of his three -point throws and 70.1% of his free throws, which shows that he is on the right track but still has room for improvement href = "https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/2025-nba-draft-scouting-report-noa-fergue-f-ratiopharm-171325346.html"> Yahoo Sports .

Noa Essengue: A boy with potential

Essengue is described as a player who has liquid athletics and impressive final skills. Its style of play is reminiscent of sizes such as Nicolas Batum or Al-Farouq Aminu. He has a strong understanding of the game and can end with both hands and show spectacular darks. One of his strengths is also the versatile defense that enables him to act effectively against different opponents.

Despite these strengths, there are concerns about his throw and physical robustness. In order to be able to survive in the NBA, Essengue must further develop its body. Nevertheless, the view of an early draft pick is very promising for the young Frenchman.

A look at Ben Saraf and Yanic Niederhauser

Another player who could cause a stir with the upcoming draft is Ben Saraf. The Israeli is traded between 20 and 30 and could be the first player from Israel ever to be selected in an NBA draft. Even if there are no final forecasts, his breakthrough into the first round is quite possible.

In addition, Yanic Niederhauser is on the radar of the scouts. The former player of Team Ehingen Ursung is ranked 34, although in the most optimistic case there is even a place in the top 30 for him. Niederhauser, who in the meantime moves to Penn State University, had already registered for the draft last year, but then decided to continue the college training.

With so many promising talents in the Ratiopharm Ulm, June 26, 2025 for basketball fans for the highly expected request to fate - both for the players and the club itself. It remains exciting how the draft will develop for the Ulm basketball players