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Israeli Guard Ben Saraf Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

The 19-year-old, ranked No. 23 by ESPN, transitions from a standout season with ratiopharm Ulm to the NBA draft pipeline.

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Overview

  • Ben Saraf, a 6-foot-6 Israeli point guard, has officially declared for the 2025 NBA draft, where he is projected as a first-round pick.
  • Saraf, 19, is ranked No. 23 among draft prospects by ESPN after an impressive season with Germany's ratiopharm Ulm, averaging 12.2 points and 4.3 assists over 41 games.
  • Last summer, Saraf earned MVP honors at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket, where he averaged 28.1 points, 5.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 steals per game.
  • He made his senior national team debut for Israel in February 2025 during FIBA EuroBasket qualifiers, further showcasing his talent on an international stage.
  • Saraf now shifts focus to the NBA draft combine in May and the draft in June, following the conclusion of his club season with ratiopharm Ulm.