Ben Saraf

Ben Saraf
No. 22 – Ratiopharm Ulm
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (2006-04-15) April 15, 2006 (age 18)
NationalityIsraeli
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Elitzur Netanya
2023–2024Elitzur Kiryat Ata
2024–presentRatiopharm Ulm
Career highlights and awards

Ben Saraf (born April 14, 2006) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).

Professional career

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 sign 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

Saraf played for the Israel under-16 basketball team in the 2022 FIBA U16 European Championship. He lead 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 lead the tournament in scoring with 28.1 points per game and was named the tournament MVP as Israel finished fourth.[8]

References

  1. ^ Narkis, Ziv (June 25, 2024). "התקווה הישראלית בדראפט 2026 :תוכן גולשים". Ynet.com (in Hebrew). Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Poplinger, Noa (July 11, 2023). "עולה לליגת העל: בן שרף חתם בקריית אתא". Sports Channel (in Hebrew). Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Bernucca, Andrew (September 17, 2024). "With Ratiopharm Ulm, Ben Saraf Is in the Perfect Environment". SI.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "בן שרף נבחר לתגלית העונה, גיא פלטין שחקן ההגנה". Sports Channel (in Hebrew). May 30, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ulm invests in teenage sensation Ben Saraf". EuroleagueBasketball.net. June 20, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Halickman, Joshua (July 30, 2024). "Ben Saraf takes leadership role for blue-and-white at U18 Euros". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Halickman, Joshua (August 20, 2024). "Israel's youth basketball team has successful run". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "Israeli basketball player Ben Saraf is poised to reach the NBA". Ynet.com. August 13, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
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