Gran Canaria
| HT/WT/WS | 7' , 250lbs |
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Diop is raw as cookie dough, but has a lot of natural talent. His defensive instincts are top shelf. He has to polish his offensive game, and learn to adjust to the NBA. In the right situation, he can become a super duper backup.
NBA Comparison: Usman Garuba
Projected Draft Range: 50-Undrafted
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Height 6'11
Weight 231 lbs
Wingspan 7'2
DOB 1/15/02 (Draft Age: 20)
Pre-Draft Team Herbalife Gran Canaria
Offense
Ridiculous offensive rebounder, good motor.
Poor free throw shooter still, but has been steadily trending towards the 60%s that last few years. The form isn't too bad.
Short mid range jumper looks alright.
Moves super well for his size.
Really high field goal percentage. Strong finisher.
Projectable in the dunker spot and for lobs/oops.
Poor hands, far too many turnovers.
Defense
Could be a presence protecting the rim, but needs a lot of work.
Long term defensive project. Needs more body control and discipline.
Plays too upright.
Moves his feet really really well for his size.
Reaction speed, timing, and patience are far too raw right now.
At the moment he is best played in conservative schemes.
Swing Factors
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He is a top-notch rebounder in this class. He is top-notch also on blocking shots. He is a great finisher at the rim. He needs to work on creating himself a three point shot and mid-range shot outside of 15 feet.
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Strengths: Rim Running and Size Weaknesses: Defensive Polish/ Shot Creation
High Side Comp: Capela Low Side Comp: Willey Cauley
Ideal Fit: Rim Running Big
Draft Range: 31-Undrafted
Result: 39- CLE
Athleticism: 5/10 Size: 4/5 Defense: 3/10 Strength: 3/5 Quickness: 4/10 Creation:1/5 Jumpshot: 3/10 Finishing: 3/5 NBA Ready: 2/5 Ball Handling: 2/10 Passing: 3/10 Intangibles: 2/5 Potential: 4/10 TOTAL: 39= Undrafted
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Diop is a big body big. He spends most of the time in the paint. He’s a very good post player and has great ability to pass out of the post. He is a great shot blocker and can run the floor. He has trouble shooting and needs to develop it.
Celling: Starter/ Isiah Stewart
Floor: Out of the league
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One shot. That's all it took. For me to think he might be the best center ever. It was so pure and fluid.
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he has the mobility making tons of mistakes haven't seen enough but the reason is the potential This is the reason i have him up this high his size and speed
This guy can guard all five postions has the speed. he is what you want in the nba
i watch him play against usa this guy will be able to shoot the threes in the nba
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Strengths:
He's absolutely massive, standing 6'11 at 231 pounds, a massive physical presence inside
Sets great screens
Very good at rolling to the hoop
Catches lobs well, has nice hands
Chases down boards well
Solid mobility for a guy of his size
A good interior defender, protects the rim well
Can body up and stop post ups
Flaws:
Jumpshot mechanics look weird, needs a lot of work put into his shot
Shot 55% from the line
Didn't shoot a single 3 this season
Fouls 6.3 times per 36 and managed to average 2.8 fouls in the 16 minutes he played
Quite raw right now, will probably need some G league time
Turns it over way too much for a guy of his usage, 3.0 per 36
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Diop is a big time athlete. He is impressive to watch and has a true size center frame and build. Very good score inside powerful moves inside and has a good low block game. Solid defense but not a great rim protecter. Needs to improve face up and playmaking.