Zoff for BBL final: Ulm fights for young talents Essengue and Saraf!

Zoff for BBL final: Ulm fights for young talents Essengue and Saraf!

In an exciting final for the German Basketball Championship, the signs are conflicting. Ratiopharm Ulm has practiced sharp criticism of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and FC Bayern Munich. The reason? A rejected application for an adaptation of the game plan, which could affect the week of fate for the Ulm Talente Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf. These were both registered for the NBA draft, which will take place in New York on June 25 and 26, and now there is a risk of a schedule that is anything but ideal in view of the great potential of the two players. "We need a sporty fair final," emphasizes the club, which hopes for a solution.

The decision of the BBL could have serious consequences: The final games four and five are scheduled for June 24 and 26, which means that Essengue and Saraf may not be able to take part in decisive games, although Essengue is considered a potential top 10 pick and Saraf's selection is also considered safe. It is currently unclear whether the BBL will still process Ulm's application because the league response is still pending. There could be options for relocation that would require approval from Bavaria. Ulm was not allowed to participate in the Draft Combine in May and is now under pressure to prepare for the draft.

The talents in focus

Noa Essengue, 2.05 meters tall, and Ben Saraf, 1.97 meters, sting out of the Ulm team with their impressive skills. Both players have achieved a lot and now need the opportunity to prove themselves on the NBA draft. While Essengue has shown some weaknesses in the throw and ball handling, Saraf's dribbling skills are impressive, even if he has to strive for a constant three-point throw.

In the BBL season, numerous young talents show outstanding performances. In addition to the two ulcers, there are also other names such as Sananda Fru and Hannes Steinbach. Fru changes to the renowned University of Louisville, while Steinbach goes to the University of Washington. Other players are also about to change at well -known universities, including Johann Grünloh and Elias Rapieque.

The pressure grows

The clock ticks, and while Ulm is waiting for the BBL's answer, the preparations for the draft are in full swing. According to easyCredit-bbl.de, the medical examinations are already in Ulm, and the contact to NBA-Teams is both on site as well virtual. The boys have to give everything to secure a place in the NBA team.

The situation shows how demanding the transition from the national level to the triple league can be. The pressure is growing, and Ulm's tour management must do everything possible to find an optimal solution for the team and the talents. In basketball it can get down to business quickly, and both players and fans hope for a fair end of this exciting season.