French forward Noa Essengue, projected to be a top-20 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced his intention to enter the draft while focusing on winning a championship with Ratiopharm Ulm. At 18, he has made significant contributions averaging 10.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while excelling in high-level competitions like the EuroCup. Essengue praises the supportive development environment at Ulm and reflects on his aspirations, recognizing that the transition from European leagues to the NBA presents challenges but remains resolute in his goals for the future.
"Since I was a kid, it's been my dream to get drafted by an NBA team. My goal now is to be a top-10 pick."
"Coming to Ulm was the best decision I could have made for my career. We can play our best basketball and win games."
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