Moussa Cisse

Draft Notes

Cisse is a great shot blocker to changes the game on the defensive end. He gets off the floor quickly, has good patience and timing and seems to take a lot of pride in defending the rim. He appears to have really good length and can alter shots even when he doesn’t jump.

Moussa Cisse has a lot of athletic upside: he’s a quick and explosive athlete with excellent coordination for a near 7-footer and he changes ends quickly.

At this point he’s not a polished offensive player and has a long ways to go to become a “modern” center, one who can shoot with range and make plays on the perimeter. He’s a rim runner, a lob threat and is starting to figure out some post moves. His quickness off the floor is his best weapon and he’s a threat on the offensive glass.

Comparisons

• Bismack Biyombo

Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2023 or 2024 NBA Draft

2023 Centers

1. Victor Wembanyama – 7-4 – France
2. Dereck Lively – 7-0 – Duke
3. James Nnaji – 6-10 – Barcelona (Nigeria)
4. Tristan Vukcevic – 6-10 – Serbia
5. Oscar Tshiebwe – 6-9 – Kentucky (Congo)
6. Jamarion Sharp – 7-5 – W. Kentucky
7. Charles Bediako – 6-11 – Alabama (Canada)