Toohey’s Hot Start and Traore’s Champions League Debut Highlight Top International Prospect Performances
Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue continue to shine, while Neoklis Avdalas shows signs of growth.
This week saw several 2025 NBA Draft prospects make their mark, with standout performances and key matchups across international leagues. From Nolan Traore’s bounce-back in the Champions League to Alex Toohey's hot start down under in Australia, and Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue continuing to impress in Germany, the top international talents are making the most of their early opportunities.
Traore Delivers in Champions League After Rocky Start
Nolan Traore, the 18-year-old French standout and projected top-5 pick, delivered a breakout performance in his Basketball Champions League debut, showing why he's widely considered the best international prospect in the 2025 draft class. After struggling with shooting and turnovers in his first two games, Traore responded in a big way, leading Saint Quentin to an 84-54 blowout win over Kolossos H Hotels.