Ilimane Diop
| No. 12 – Laboral Kutxa Baskonia | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League |
Liga ACB Euroleague |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
April 4, 1995 Dakar, Senegal |
| Nationality | Senegalese / Spanish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–present | Laboral Kutxa |
| 2011–2012 | → UPV/EHU Campus de Álava |
| 2012–2013 | → Araberri BC |
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Ilimane Diop (born April 4, 1995) is a Senegalese-Spanish professional basketball player for Laboral Kutxa. Although he was born in Dakar, Diop officially represents Spain when being on international duty since he was a baby when his family settled in Spain.[1] Previously, he has led their junior teams to multiple bronze medals.[2]
Player profile
Standing 6'11" with a wingspan of 7'11" feet, Diop is regarded as one of the most potent players in the Liga ACB and possibly a future NBA draft selection. Length has been an inevitable problem for his opponents, who have struggled against the pick-and-roll and rebounds.[3] He is also noted for his raw talent that could grow into a "great basketball body." Balance, footwork, and strength have remained intangibles for the center.[4]
Personal life
His brother Mamadou is also a basketball player for Laboral Kutxa Baskonia.
References
- ↑ "Ilimane Diop Player Profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ "Ilimane Diop Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ Hein, David. "Spain youngster Diop taking step in Euroleague". FIBA.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ Mills, Danny. "Eurohopes Basketball Prospect Ilimane Diop". EuroHopes.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
External links
- Ilimane Diop at eurobasket.com
- Ilimane Diop at euroleague.net
- Ilimane Diop on Twitter
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