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Noam Yaacov’s NBA Draft Stock Rises With Strong U.S. Praise
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First reported by Mako · Jun 16, 2026
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Noam Yaacov’s NBA draft profile is rising, with The Athletic placing him No. 47 and ESPN slotting him No. 59. Analysts praised his creativity, speed and excitement, while warning about his size, defense and loose ball-handling, and said he will play at Utah next season.
- 01The NBA Draft begins June 23, with the second round on June 24.
- 02The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie ranked Noam Yaacov at No. 47 for Phoenix.
- 03Vecenie praised Yaacov’s creativity, speed and attacking style.
- 04ESPN’s Jeremy Woo placed Yaacov at No. 59 for Minnesota.
- 05Yaacov is committed to play at Utah next season.
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