Ben Saraf
| No. 77 – Ratiopharm Ulm | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Basketball Bundesliga EuroCup |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 15, 2006 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2023 | Elitzur Netanya |
| 2023–2024 | Elitzur Kiryat Ata |
| 2024–present | Ratiopharm Ulm |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ben Saraf (Hebrew: בן שרף; born April 14, 2006) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroCup.
Professional career
[edit]Saraf began his professional career at 16 years old while playing for Elitzur Netanya of the second-division Israeli Basketball National League. He averaged 14 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3 assists during the 2022–23 season.[1]
Saraf signed with Elitzur Kiryat Ata of the Israeli Basketball Premier League on July 11, 2023.[2] He was named the Israeli League Premier Rising Star after averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.[3][4]
Saraf signed with Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) on June 20, 2024.[5]
National team career
[edit]Saraf played for the Israel under-16 basketball team in the 2022 FIBA U16 European Championship. He led the tournament in scoring with 24.3 points per game.[6] Saraf was named to the under-18 national team to compete in the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket.[7] He again led the tournament in scoring with 28.1 points per game and was named the tournament MVP as Israel finished fourth.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Narkis, Ziv (June 25, 2024). "התקווה הישראלית בדראפט 2026 :תוכן גולשים". Ynet.com (in Hebrew). Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Poplinger, Noa (July 11, 2023). "עולה לליגת העל: בן שרף חתם בקריית אתא". Sports Channel (in Hebrew). Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Bernucca, Andrew (September 17, 2024). "With Ratiopharm Ulm, Ben Saraf Is in the Perfect Environment". SI.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "בן שרף נבחר לתגלית העונה, גיא פלטין שחקן ההגנה". Sports Channel (in Hebrew). May 30, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "Ulm invests in teenage sensation Ben Saraf". EuroleagueBasketball.net. June 20, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Halickman, Joshua (July 30, 2024). "Ben Saraf takes leadership role for blue-and-white at U18 Euros". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Halickman, Joshua (August 20, 2024). "Israel's youth basketball team has successful run". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "Israeli basketball player Ben Saraf is poised to reach the NBA". Ynet.com. August 13, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.