Toronto Raptors rookie Ulrich Chomche is the youngest NBA player right now, born on December 30, 2005.
The NBA is getting younger each year, with teams prioritizing future potential over immediate success by investing heavily in raw, young talent to build around and mold the next big superstar.
A noticeable trend in recent years is the growing impact of young international prospects.
In fact, five of the top ten youngest players in the NBA right now are from outside the United States.
Youngest players in 2024-25 NBA season:
No. Player Team Born
1. Ulrich Chomche Toronto Raptors 2005-12-30
2. Tidjane Salaun Charlotte Hornets 2005-08-10
3. Pacome Dadiet New York Knicks 2005-07-27
4. Cam Christie Los Angeles Clippers 2005-07-24
5. Bub Carrington Washington Wizards 2005-07-21
6. Ron Holland Detroit Pistons 2005-07-07
7. Alex Sarr Washington Wizards 2005-04-26
8. Zaccharie Risacher Atlanta Hawks 2005-04-08
9. Trentyn Flowers Los Angeles Clippers 2005-03-08
10. Rob Dillingham Minnesota Timberwolves 2005-01-04
Toronto Raptors rookie Ulrich Chomche is currently the youngest NBA player, born December 30, 2005.
Despite an MCL tear in his right knee, which has ruled him out for the year, the Cameroonian managed to appear in seven games this season for the Raptors.
He averaged 0.7 points in about five minutes per game.
Leading the pack of the youngest international players, Chomche is followed closely by two French prospects: Tidjane Salaun (2025-08-10) and Pacome Dadiet (2025-07-27).
The top two picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, Alex Sarr (2025-04-26) and Zaccharie Risacher (2025-04-08), are also among the youngest players in the NBA right now.
Zaccharie Risache and Alex Sarr
Zaccharie Risache and Alex Sarr
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Another international player, Nikola Topic, born on August 10, 2005, was selected 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in last year's draft but has yet to make his debut this season.
Had he played, he would have ranked as the second-youngest player in the NBA, tied with Tidjane Salaun.
Memphis Grizzlies sophomore GG Jackson, born on December 17, 2004, almost made the list of the current youngest NBA players, even though he debuted last season.
Due to rule changes, none of these players rank among the youngest NBA players of all time.
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