Ben Saraf

The 6-foot-5 guard started playing professionally at 16 years old. He began with Elitzur Netanya of the second-division Israeli Basketball National League before going to the Israeli Premier League in the summer of 2023. Behind 10.7 points, 3.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game, Ben Saraf was named the Israeli League Premier Rising Star. In the summer of 2024, he signed with Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga. In 2024, he also led the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket tournament in scoring and was named the MVP. In his most recent full season with Ratiopharm Ulm, Saraf averaged 12.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals with 46/29/73 shooting splits. The lefty is an excellent playmaker, with passing being his best skill. With his above-average height, almost every type of pass is in his arsenal and he makes reads with ease. Saraf drives often, focusing on downhill moves and change of direction rather than shifting left to right on the perimeter. He pulls up with confidence from the mid-range and has a solid form that could lead to improved 3-point shooting as he develops. Considering Saraf's passing talent, he should be able to function as a floor general wherever he lands in the draft. His size could allow him to play multiple positions, which could be opened up further if he develops a more consistent 3-ball. That versatility is valuable and provides a potential pathway to minutes on a variety of teams. Saraf could draw comparisons to Elfrid Payton or Manu Ginobili.