Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf reflects on his rookie NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf recently completed his first NBA season after being selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. During his 44 appearances, the 20-year-old averaged 7.5 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 rebounds over 20.8 minutes per game. Saraf has spent his offseason focusing on physical strength and refining his outside shooting, which saw a 21.1 percent success rate from behind the arc during his rookie campaign. Beyond his individual development, he has participated in youth outreach events in Israel to share his experiences with the local basketball community. The guard remains committed to playing for the national team while continuing to build his career alongside teammate Danny Wolf. Saraf is now working to improve his consistency as he prepares for his second year in the league.
- •Ben Saraf recorded 7.5 points per game in his 44-game rookie season.
- •He is focusing on his outside shooting and physical conditioning this offseason.
- •Saraf played alongside teammate Danny Wolf in Brooklyn.
- •He recently hosted a fan event in Rishon LeZion, Israel.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Representing Israel with pride, Saraf looks to build on promising rookie season in Brooklyn
"Despite the challenges that come with adapting to the NBA, Saraf continued to develop his skills and became yet another role model for young basketball players across Israel. Israeli basketball has taken significant strides forward in recent years, thanks in large part to the success of Deni Avdija in the National Basketball Association.
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