The 18-year-old could be the most intriguing defensive prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Joan Beringer, the French center for Cedevita Olimpija, had emerged as one of the most interesting prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft and was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 17th pick. The 18-year-old played for Strasbourg in the French U21 league last season but later, moved to Slovenia where he raised his level for KK Cedevita. The Frenchman averaged 4.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in EuroCup and 4.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in the ABA. He also represented France in the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking Joan Beringer with the 17th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) June 26, 2025
Beringer was on the radar of the European scouts and now, top NBA teams like Spurs are looking to get him as per reports. The 18-year-old could be the most intriguing defensive prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft. He has averaged 3.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 15.4 minutes per game for KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana this season. Beringer’s athleticism pushes him cover ground and he could improve certain things in the NBA.
According to his 2025 NBA Draft profile, Joan Beringer was born on November 11, 2006. It means he is currently 18 years old.
Joan Beringer is 6 feet 11 inches tall, which allows him to take advantage through impressive defensive skills. He can speed up the game. The French center just needs to redevelop his offensive game and he could be a best player around the rim. The 18-year-old guard weighs 234.8 lbs. Beringer is an elite rim protector who can block shots. If we go to numbers, he blocks 2 shots per 36 minutes and it could be beneficial for any team.
Beringer has a 7’4.5” wingspan with 9-feet 3-inch standing reach. His wingspan gives him a chance to make a space around small defender and offer valuable support to offensive room. The KK Cedevita center has came through one of Europe’s top developmental programs. His lateral movement is smooth for a guy this wingspan.
Joan Beringer’s official measurements from his abbreviated 2025 NBA Draft Combine make-up activities, per source.
— Jacob Myers (@League_Him) June 12, 2025
6’11” barefoot, 234.8 lbs with a 7’4½” wingspan and a 9’3” standing reach.
Highly impressive numbers for the late-blooming French big man. pic.twitter.com/AqvCIhiORT
Information about Joan Beringer’s exact shoe size is not available in the public domain. However, he measured 6’11 barefoot at the Draft Combine and is listed at 6′ 9.5” with shoes on.
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