Emmanuel Sharp, an Israeli-American guard, was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the NBA draft (45th overall). Noam Yaacov, another Israeli prospect, was not drafted by any team.
Emmanuel Sharp, a 6'3" guard who played college basketball for the Houston Cougars, was selected 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft. Sharp holds dual Israeli-American citizenship. Fellow Israeli guard Noam Yaacov, who declared for the draft after playing in Europe, was not selected by any team. Sharp's selection marks the continued presence of Israeli-linked players in the NBA pipeline.
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