Noa Essengue

Updated on 6/26/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 195
Country: France
Professional Team: Ratiopharm Ulm
Classification: International ‘06
Birthdate: 12/18/2006

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 12
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 12 by the Chicago Bulls

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket
Solid low post scorer
Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Tremendous free throw generator
Adequate playmaker for his size
Solid defender
Solid shot blocker
Solid athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Noa Essengue is a very athletic, high-motor combo forward that had a good season for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany. He is a solid, two-way player that excels at making hustle plays, but he will need to improve his jump shot. Currently, he projects to be a lottery pick in the 2025 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Tankathon Profile

Games Scouted:
11/29/23 Ratiopharm Ulm vs. JL Bourg
8/1/24 U18 France vs. U18 Israel

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