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Chicago Bulls Select Noa Essengue with the No. 12 Pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
- On Wednesday evening, the Chicago Bulls used their No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to choose Noa Essengue, an 18-year-old forward from France.
- The Bulls sought frontcourt help, especially at center, while pursuing young, athletic players under executive VP Arturas Karnisovas, which influenced their choice of Essengue.
- Essengue played two seasons professionally at ratiopharm Ulm in Germany, averaged 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds, and showed notable athleticism and versatility despite raw shooting.
- Essengue said, "I think I can do pretty much everything," highlighting skills in shooting, passing, and defense, while acknowledging his perimeter shot needs development.
- The Bulls expect Essengue's selection to support a rebuild focused on dynamic, young talent, though his impact may require time due to his rawness and shooting inconsistency.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Bulls take 18-year-old Essengue at No. 12. Their Central rivals select older players in 2nd round
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Noa Essengue Sends 3-Word Message Amid Bulls GM’s Telling Comments
The Chicago Bulls emerged from the 2025 draft with French-born Noa Essengue. He is ready to ingrain himself with the fanbase. Essengue, who is from Orleans, France, did not attend the draft in person.Instead, he sent a message to the faithful via the team. Essengue also sent a direct message on social media the morning after.“Chi-town what’s up!!!” Essengue posted on X on June 26. When your dreams become reality 🙏@NoaEssengue's first moments as…
Houston Chronicle
Bulls take 18-year-old Noa Essengue at No. 12 for Central Division's lone first-round pick
Bulls take 18-year-old Essengue at No. 12 for Central Division's lone first-round pick
The Chicago Bulls took a chance on the long-term upside of 18-year-old French forward Noa Essengue to highlight an otherwise quiet opening round of the NBA draft for Central Division teams. Chicago was the only Central team that entered the…
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