A 6-foot-10 forward boasting a 7-1 wingspan, the 18-year-old Noa Essengue was one of the youngest prospects in this NBA draft class — and one of the latest arrivals.

After years of struggling draft picks, the Chicago Bulls hit a home run with Noa Essengue in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old french forward is a perfect fit for their high-paced transition offense,

Bulls first-round draft pick Noa Essengue shakes hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 12th overall during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on June 25, 2025. When you give now, you're automatically entered to win two premium seats to the Crosstown Showdown on July 26. See rules