Noah Penda
Noah Penda was born in Paris, France, and grew up in Bondy. As a child, he practiced various sports such as soccer, judo, swimming, and tennis before transitioning to basketball. He started his basketball journey as a youth player at the BC Fontenay club and later played for the Villemomble and Levallois clubs. In terms of his professional career, Noah Penda was considered a strong prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft, with scout reports initially projecting him as a late first-round pick due to his athleticism and size (225 pounds), making him a formidable presence in the paint. However, Penda was not selected on Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft. He was later selected as the 32nd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, with a pending trade to the Orlando Magic. Information about Noah Penda’s collegiate career is not available in the sources provided.
