Nfaly Dante

Draft Notes

Dante has truly elite physical tools at this stage in his development. Already pushing 7 feet tall, with a massive wingspan and good coordination and strength, he has a chance to become a special defensive talent. He goes after every shot around the rim and is an intimidating force who causes opponents to think twice before entering the lane.

Although Dante isn’t a polished offensive player he does have good hands and shows good timing on the offensive glass. He takes the ball hard to the rim and uses his impressive reach to get way above the rim with his dunks.

Shows some touch from mid range with a decent looking stroke, although he’s got a long ways to go on the offensive end.

His post game consists mostly of strong moves to the rim, including a power dribble and drop step move. He also has a nice right hand flip hook that he shoots with great height, making it nearly impossible to block.

Has good mobility and changes ends well. Can make plays in transition, showing off his coordination and great length.

Still learning the game, figuring out where to be on the court and which rotations to make on D.

Is very raw on the offensive end, lacking consistency with his outside shot and isn’t a good free throw shooter.

Comparisons

• Ekpe Udoh+

Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2003 NBA Draft

2023 Centers

1. Victor Wembanyama – 7-4 – France
2. Kel’el Ware – 7-0 – Oregon
3. Dereck Lively – 7-0 – Duke
4. James Nnaji – 6-10 – Barcelona (Nigeria)
5. Oscar Tshiebwe – 6-9 – Kentucky (Congo)
6. Armando Bacot – 6-9 – UNC
7. Vincent Iwuchukwu – 7-0 – USC
8. Jamarion Sharp – 7-5 – W. Kentucky
9. Yohan Traore – 6-10 – Auburn (France)
10. Zach Edey – 7-4 – Purdue
11. Hunter Dickenson – 7-1 – Michigan
12. Clifford Omoruyi – 6-11 – Rutgers (Nigeria) 
13. Jonathan Tchamwa.T… – 6-8 – Baylor (Cameroon)
14. Zvonimir Ivisic – 7-3 – Croatia
15. Dilan Anderson – 7-0 – Arizona
16. Nfaly Dante – 7-0 – Oregon (Mali)
17. Oumar Ballo – 6-10 – Arizona (Mali) 
18. Ariel Hukporti – 6-11 – Germany
19. Tristan Vukcevic – 6-10 – Serbia
20. Franck Kepnang – 6-11- Oregon (Cameroon)
21. Charles Bediako – 6-11 – Alabama (Canada)
22. Moussa Cisse – 6-11 – NA (Guinea) 
23. Will Baker – 7-0 – Nevada