Noah Penda - NBA Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, we will track where Le Mans (France) forward Noah Penda appears in the latest NBA mock drafts.
Noah Penda NBA Mock Drafts
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Noah Penda has appeared:
Round 1, Pick 27 — Brooklyn Nets (via HOU)
One of the top international prospects in this class is France's Noah Penda. The forward is shooting well on his catch-and-shoot opportunities. He also has the highest Defensive Statistical Impact (DSI) among all players in the French Betclic Elite LNB Pro A this season, per Cerebro Sports.
Round 1, Pick 30 — Utah Jazz (via CLE)
An ascending Frenchman, Penda is strong, skilled and very smart. It's very possible he continues to trend up in the coming months and isn't available by this point.
Bleacher Report — Jonathan Wasserman
Round 1, Pick 29 — Los Angeles Clippers (via OKC)
At 19 years old, Noah Penda has started 16 games this year in Pro A. International scouts will be drawn to his versatility, not necessarily his scoring projection, which is hampered by creation and athletic limitations.
Instead, improved shooting (36.2 percent 3PT), passing and defensive playmaking have helped the 6'8" forward generate interest this draft cycle after a strong showing over the summer at the U20 European Championships.
Instead, improved shooting (36.2 percent 3PT), passing and defensive playmaking have helped the 6'8" forward generate interest this draft cycle after a strong showing over the summer at the U20 European Championships.
Round 1, Pick 18 — Brooklyn Nets (via MIL)
Penda is a big-bodied four man with a ton of skill. But more than the skill, Penda's overall feel for the game stands out. He's an incredibly reactive player. He reads the court really well as a passer and manipulates defenders with his eyes. Defensively, he's sharp and consistently in the right spot. He's switchable because of how strong he is. The scoring efficiency doesn't look great, as he's shooting just 43 percent from the field, but he's averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, and has done so almost entirely as a teenager in the top-tier professional French league (he just turned 20).
The big number for Penda is that he's making 36.2 percent from 3 so far this year, as that has been an issue in the past. However, he looks to have quieted his mechanics a bit, and the shot looks smoother off the catch. He's even shown some interesting moments without a dip on his ball as a shooter off the catch. Penda just looks like a really solid NBA rotation player every time I watch him.
The big number for Penda is that he's making 36.2 percent from 3 so far this year, as that has been an issue in the past. However, he looks to have quieted his mechanics a bit, and the shot looks smoother off the catch. He's even shown some interesting moments without a dip on his ball as a shooter off the catch. Penda just looks like a really solid NBA rotation player every time I watch him.