Ismaila Diagne

Draft Notes

A long, skinny center prospect with good movement skills and knows his role. Has the physical tools to develop into a solid NBA prospect and has long-term upside.

Does most of his work around the basket looking for lobs and tip ins. Doesn’t project as much of an offensive player besides this limited role.

A solid rim protector who could develop into a good NBA level shot blocker but will have to continue to increase his athleticism, timing and gain strength.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

second round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft or 2026 NBA Draft

2025 Center Rankings

1. Flory Bidunga – 6-10 – Kokomo, IN (Congo)
2. Ulrich Chomche – 6-11 – Cameroon
3. Rocco Zikarsky – 7-1 – Australia
4. Ismaila Diagne – 6-11 – Real Madrid (Senegal)
5. John Bol – 7-2 – Florida
6. Patrick Ngongba II – 6-10 – Fairfax, VA
7. Ernest Udeh Jr. – 6-11 – TCU
8. Yves Missi – 6-11 – Baylor (Cameroon)
9. Dennis Evans – 7-1 – Louisville
10. Adrame Diongue – 7-0 – NA (Senegal)
11. Somto Cyril – 6-10 – Kentucky
12. Cyr Malonga – 6-11 – Louisville, KY (Congo)
13. Christian Reeves – 7-0 – Duke
14. Hansen Yang – 7-1 – China
15. Bol Kuir – 7-3 – Belfry, KY (South Sudan)