Hawks Sign Undrafted Kobe Johnson, Two-Way Eli Ndiaye After 2025 Draft

The Atlanta Hawks have bolstered their roster by signing two promising players following the 2025 NBA Draft. Kobe Johnson, a versatile guard coming off a solid collegiate career at UCLA where he averaged 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 steals over 125 games, has officially signed with the Hawks, marking his transition to the professional level. Meanwhile, Eli John Ndiaye, a 21-year-old Senegalese-Spanish power forward who played for Real Madrid's senior team and contributed to multiple domestic and EuroLeague titles, has agreed to a two-way contract with the Hawks and is expected to join their Summer League team. Ndiaye averaged around 4 points and 3 rebounds per game in Spain's top league and has experience playing alongside former Hawks players at Real Madrid. These signings reflect the Hawks' strategy to strengthen their team with young, international talent alongside promising American prospects. Additionally, reports clarify that Omar Cooper is not an NBPA certified agent, though he has been involved in representing Ace Bailey in the predraft process.