NBA Prospect Is Leaving His German Team Up 2-1 In Bundesliga Finals To Attend NBA Draft

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NBA Draft prospect Noa Essengue will miss the remainder of the German league finals to attend the NBA Draft ceremony, per BasketNews sources.

The 18-year-old, 2.05-meter French forward from Ratiopharm Ulm, traveled to New York for the NBA Draft on June 25th, where he is expected to be one of the top selections.

Essengue was invited to the Green Room, reserved for the 19 most highly regarded prospects. In ESPN's latest mock draft by Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, he is projected to go 9th overall to the Toronto Raptors.

Due to the extended German league season, Essengue was unable to participate in private workouts with NBA teams. However, he remains a projected lottery pick, praised for his length, mobility, and defensive versatility, while also showing offensive efficiency this season.

Ulm currently leads Bayern Munich 2–1 in the best-of-five German league finals, with Game 4 scheduled for June 24th.

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