Khalifa Diop
Updated on 8/27/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 231
Country: Senegal
Professional Team: Gran Canaria
Classification: International ‘02
Birthdate: 1/15/2002
2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 58
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2022 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 39 by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pros:
Solid low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Tremendous free throw generator
Solid rebounder
Decent defender
Solid athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Not an elite shot blocker
Quite foul prone
Summary:
Khalifa Diop is an athletic, energetic big man that can score in the post, and he also is a very good rebounder. He can finish plays above the rim, and he also can play solid position defense. He will need to improve his face-up game and passing ability, but he could project to be a rotational big man for a team in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft
Games Scouted:
7/2/19 Senegal vs. USA
9/25/21 Gran Canaria vs. Unicaja Malaga
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