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The initial thought about the Brooklyn Nets' trifecta of rookie point guards was that there wouldn't be enough time to go around, and someone would be the odd man out.

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Nets rookie Ben Saraf impresses while starting at point guard in preseason opener

Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf has drawn a considerable amount of hype at training camp. With Egor Demin sidelined by a foot injury, the Israeli floor general is battling with fellow rookie Nolan Traore for Brooklyn’s starting point guard spot.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 5

Saraf to Start? Nets' HC Jordi Fernandez Praises Rookie’s Poise in Preseason Opener

Of their record-breaking five-man draft class, the Brooklyn Nets' biggest steal thus far has been Ben Saraf. While none of the rookies have suited up in a game that counts, everything we've been told leading up to the regular season opener suggests Saraf could be poised for a breakout.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / October 4

Nets’ Rookie Issues Strong Performance From Starting Lineup

Surprisingly, Ben Saraf was the only of the Brooklyn Nets’ record five first-round prospects to start in the team’s preseason opener. At the 2025 NBA Draft,

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 3

Predicting Where Ben Saraf Will Play for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets swung on international prospect Ben Saraf with the 26th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. It was a puzzling pick after the Nets took two pass-first guards earlier in the Draft.

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The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

The surprise Nets rookie turning heads at training camp

Ben Saraf was the last of three Brooklyn Nets point guards selected in June’s NBA draft. However, the Israeli floor general has been among the team’s top surprises this offseason, turning heads with his maturity and high-level play.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 26

Ben Saraf’s Professional Pedigree Sets Him Apart in Nets Rookie Class

Nets fans are probably tired of hearing the word "rebuild" at this point in the offseason, but some patience will likely be required before this team turns the corner.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Projecting How Nets Rookie Ben Saraf’s International Stats Could Translate in NBA

Of the Brooklyn Nets' historic 2025 draft haul, the early indication is that Ben Saraf looks to be one of the best picks the franchise made back in June.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

What are Realistic Expectations for Ben Saraf this Season?

The Brooklyn Nets had a busy 2025 NBA Draft, making five first-round selections. While guys like Egor Demin, Drake Powell, and Danny Wolf have been making headlines, one of those first-round picks seems to be flying under the radar.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 8

Ben Saraf Concludes Big Summer of Training Camps for Brooklyn Nets

The Flatbush Five may be a few weeks away from pressuring ball handers and committing their share of three-point attempts to “Jordi ball,” but they’re already making an impact in the Brooklyn area and beyond.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 2

Can Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore Share the Floor Effectively for the Brooklyn Nets?

The quick answer to whether or not rookie point guards Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore can play together is technically yes, but probably not ideal. But who cares?

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 1

Rookie Update: Nets' Ben Saraf Update and A Look Youth Clinic in Brooklyn

Throughout this offseason, several Brooklyn Nets players, both returning and new, have taken the opportunity to give back to the community by hosting their own basketball camps.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 31

Israel Still Finding EuroBasket Success Even Without Nets Rookies

EuroBasket 2025 is well underway, with many former and current NBA stars participating for European basketball supremacy. While the Brooklyn Nets don't have any active players in the tournament, many former players are representing their home countries.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 28

Why Ben Saraf Chose No.77: A Look at the Number’s NBA History

While most of the Brooklyn Nets’ rookies will be debuting new numbers next season, one rookie is sticking with the same number that he has already been wearing for several years.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Nets’ Ben Saraf reveals motivation behind wearing No. 77 in NBA

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Saraf is one of several rookies entering the NBA with a unique number selection. The No. 26 pick in this year’s draft will be No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18

Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket

France's national basketball team is missing many of the players who led them to a silver medal in the Paris Olympics last summer. That absence opens the door for the NBA's top two picks from the 2024 draft to shine.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

Nets Rookie Ben Saraf Embraces Competitive Culture in Brooklyn

While a fanbase will naturally have more excitement for the earlier picks their team made in the draft, the Brooklyn Nets’ second-to-last selection of the 2025 NBA Draft could very well be the team’s most NBA-ready rookie as they prepare for the 2025-26 season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 31