The Atlanta Hawks signed Eli John N'Diaye to a two-way contract after he went undrafted in 2025, and the 6’8 big man immediately popped up in Las Vegas Summer League. He had 12 points and six rebounds in 21 minutes before a wrist injury held him out for the remainder of the games. That one contest was enough for ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to call him the best undrafted rookie in summer league. Fans may not be familiar with the big man from Senegal, but there is plenty to be excited about.
N’Diaye just turned 21 years old in June and spent the last five years playing for Real Madrid.