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Noah Penda

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'8", 210 lb · France · Drafted 32nd overall, 2025
No. 32 pick (2025)2025 draft classFrance
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In short

Noah Penda is a forward the Boston Celtics selected 32nd overall (second round) in the 2025 NBA draft out of France. A young second-round pick — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceTue, Nov 10
@Atlanta HawksAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
5.9
range 3.2–8.6
Line 6
49%
to go over
Team win
36%
111–114
Poi 5.9 Lean underReb 3.3 Lean underAss 1.1 Lean overPRA 10.3 Lean under
Likely on himDyson Daniels· 94 Perimeter DElite stopper
5+ pts62%10+ pts9%

Model lines Penda at 5.9 pts (range 3.2–8.6) vs a 6 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Model favors Atlanta Hawks (64%), projected 111–114, ~225 total at 96.9 pace.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Noah’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 22%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 41% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 22% of scoring, 27% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint22%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Noah Penda was a second-round pick (32nd overall) in the 2025 NBA draft, headed to the Boston Celtics out of France.

As a second-round pick with a limited NBA sample so far, this page carries Balladex projections rather than a full stat line.

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Draft
#32 2025 R2
France
Status
R2 pick
developing
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Noah Penda is a 2025 second-round forward for the Boston Celtics.

Selected 32nd overall out of France, Penda is early in his NBA career.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2025 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Penda joins the Boston Celtics as a 2025 second-round pick out of France.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2025 second-round forward out of France.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
47/100
Scoring40
Playmaking30
Rebounding40
Perimeter D40
Rim protection28
Spacing38
Athleticism48
Clutch36
32nd pick, 2025France
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Penda projects as a depth wing prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#32
2025 R2, France
Status
Developing
2025 class

Where he sits in history

2025Selected 32nd overall (second round) by the Boston Celtics.

Hardware

#32
2025 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2025-26

A second-round forward carving out a role.

Noah Penda's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #32; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Noah Penda drafted?

Noah Penda was selected 32nd overall (second round) by the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA draft, out of France.

Does Penda have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he has a limited NBA sample.