Eurocup points record this Mondaydid it again in front of the scouts two days later during an NBA preseason match in Portland, on the other side of the planet. This ranks the XXL performances of Noa Essengue, author of an excellent start to the season and credible candidate for the French windows team even though he will only celebrate his 18th birthday on December 18.
Facing his former teammate at INSEP, Rayan Rupert (11 points at 4/8 on shots, 4 rebounds and 5 lost balls in 36 minutes), the Ulm winger compiled 20 points at 6/14 on shots ( including 3/6 3-pointers), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 interceptions and 3 lost balls in 34 minutes. Alongside him, Israeli Ben Saraf, another prospect from the 2006 generation, added 16 points.
The Germans certainly did not keep up the pace in Oregon (111-100) but, given the context against Scoot Henderson’s teammates, DeAndre Ayton and Deni Avdija, this is entirely understandable, even flattering.
If he hopes to “scratch a lottery pick, a top 10 or even a top 5” next JuneNoa Essengue is currently only in 18th place in ESPN’s latest mock draft. But if he repeats his performances over the duration of the season, there is no doubt that the Orléanais will find himself higher next June.
