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
2. John Bol – 7-2 – St. Louis, MO
3. Ernest Udeh Jr. – 6-11 – Kansas
4. Ulrich Chomche – 6-11 – Cameroon
5. Somto Cyril – 6-10 – Chattanooga, TN
6. Dennis Evans – 7-1 – Riverside, CA
7. Ismaila Diagne – 6-11 – Real Madrid (Senegal)
8. Eli Ndiaye – 6-8 – Spain
9. Cyr Malonga – 6-11 – Louisville, KY (Congo)
10. Christian Reeves – 7-0 – Duke
11. Bol Kuir – 7-3 – Belfry, KY (South Sudan)