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Nets Rookie Saraf Shines in G League After Rough NBA Start
28 Feb
Summary
- Ben Saraf logged significant minutes in the G League for the Long Island Nets.
- He struggled initially in his first five NBA starts for the Brooklyn Nets.
- Saraf has shown significant development playing as a starter for Long Island.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf, drafted 26th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, has made significant strides with the team's G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. Initially brought in as a pass-first guard/wing with considerable room for development, Saraf received unexpected early minutes with the parent club.
During his first five starts for the Nets, Saraf averaged 18 minutes but faced considerable shooting struggles, converting only 21.7% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range. These difficulties led to his removal from the rotation.
Subsequently, Saraf was assigned to the Long Island Nets, where he has emerged as a key player. After initially coming off the bench, he has since started the last 14 games. In 21 games with Long Island, he's posted impressive averages of 14.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.6 rebounds.
Saraf's performance has shown marked improvement, particularly in his shooting efficiency, hitting 41.8% from the field and 37% from deep in G League play. He has scored over 20 points in his last two appearances, demonstrating readiness for potential future opportunities with the Brooklyn Nets as their rebuild continues.
