Dream Fit: Magic, Bulls, Mavericks

Overall Grade: 60.99

Projected Position: SG/PG

Strengths:

• Presses up when defender picks up ball getting hands in way

• Great hands to steal ball (maniac)

• Primary ball handler

• Good crossover & utilizes small space well

• Recognizes doubles and passes out well

• Good control recognizing defenders leverage & what is given to him

• Comfortable pulling up from midrange if given space

• Quick first step

• Good recognition of open defenders on drives before his second step

• Good hip fluidity, speed, & cuts driving defenders off forcing them to pick up dribble

• Good floater game

• Good job switching on screens, but can put him in mismatcehs

• Good handle getting up court w/full court press

• Lets play develop in two man game

• Fine physicality (tries)

• Good on help d on the interior getting hands up

• High release

• Good recovery speed

• Not phased by contests

• Comfortable pulling up from 3 (catch & shoot)

• Cuts off lanes for off ball man while maintaining position to stop screens

• Good spin move

• Good job recognizing & drawing contact

Weaknesses:

• Too often passes with one hand

• Watches ball too often when sagging off defensively and looses his man leading to open perimeter shots

• Can overcommit on help d or in passing lanes

• One man offense, dribbles a lot and lets play develop

• Bad positioning on boxouts

• Not much movement off ball

• Some odd double decisions

• Drives to the left only

• Can force offense at times

• Sags off & multiple times doesnt even give closeout

• Overcommits on closeouts (doesnt shuffle)

• Flips hips too often on fullcourt press

• Can try to get too fancy with dribbles or squeeze into tight lanes

• Can get blocked by longer defenders when he forces drives, not enough height

Scouting Report: Ben Saraf

Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6'6", 200 lbs
Team: Ratiopharm Ulm (Basketball Bundesliga)

Draft Projection: mid first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

Overview:
Ben Saraf is an Israeli guard with a unique blend of size, skill, and playmaking ability. At just 18 years old, he has already made waves in professional basketball, showcasing his talent in the German Basketball Bundesliga and international competitions. His versatility and basketball IQ make him a standout prospect.

Strengths:

• Playmaking: Exceptional court vision and passing ability, making him a reliable floor general.

• Scoring: Can score efficiently at all three levels—at the rim, mid-range, and beyond the arc.

• Size and Versatility: At 6'6", he can play both point guard and shooting guard positions, creating mismatches.

• Basketball IQ: Reads the game well and makes smart decisions under pressure.

• Defense: Uses his length effectively to disrupt passing lanes and contest shots.

Areas for Improvement:

• Consistency from Deep: While he has shown shooting potential, improving his three-point accuracy will elevate his offensive impact.

• Physicality: Adding strength will help him handle the physical demands of the NBA.

• Turnovers: Needs to refine his decision-making to reduce errors in high-pressure situations.

Player Comparisons:

• Luka Doncic (for his size and playmaking ability)

• Tyrese Haliburton (for his versatility and scoring efficiency)

• Manu Ginóbili (for his creativity and flair on the court)

Summary:
Ben Saraf is a dynamic guard with the potential to be a cornerstone player at the next level. His combination of size, skill, and basketball IQ positions him as a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With continued development, he could become a star in the league.

Last Ranking: 16

Trend: Neutral

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Elite scorer who has a very good handle. Gets to the foul line. More of a slasher than a shooter but can hit threes. Solid defender. His stock could skyrocket if he plays well overseas this year.

NBA Comp: Goran Dragic

Comp: Josh Giddey/Manu Ginobili

• great feel and IQ with great passing versatility

• incredibly impressive rocess; rarely misses openings and reads plays before they develop

• good ball handler and good at getting to the cup along with good body control and finishing touch when he gets there

• good footwork on the drive; often creates good looks at the rim via euro steps/slow steps

• lacks explosiveness

• jumpshot extremely erratic and uncomfortable; doesn’t have spots he can get to as a jumpshooter and struggles to step into shots with fluidity. resulted in poor efficiency

• bad defensive IQ and motor

• holds onto the ball for excessive periods of time

• pretty much a non-factor without the ball

• extremely lefty; often centers his gravity around his left foot and has trouble adjusting his body to right-hand drives

Saraf is a crafty lefty playmaker who relies on guile, footwork, and body control. Limited shooting and athleticism could cap his upside, but his positional size and skill could be hard to pass up.

Pros:

Pick and roll playmaking

Scoring craft

Positional size

Cons:

Shooting

Athleticism

Defense

Comparisons: D'Angelo Russell, Tomas Satoransky