A 6-foot-10 forward boasting a 7-1 wingspan, the 18-year-old Noa Essengue was one of the youngest prospects in this NBA draft class — and one of the latest arrivals.

The Chicago Bulls have selected Noa Essengue with the No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Essengue's physical tools stand out, as he uses his length and athleticism to finish above the rim and contest plays defensively. Teams should be able to deploy him across multiple positions on both ends.

The Chicago Bulls took a chance on the long-term upside of 18-year-old French forward Noa Essengue to highlight an otherwise quiet opening round of the NBA draft for Central Division teams.