Moussa Diabate
Updated on 8/27/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 210
College: Michigan
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 1/21/2002
2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 82
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2022 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 43 by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pros:
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid rebounder
Decent defender
Solid shot blocker
Very good athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Must improve his low post game
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Needs to add strength
Summary:
Moussa Diabate is a very athletic, energetic big man that can make solid hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He thrives as a scorer in transition, and he can also take slower-footed opponents off the dribble to score at the rim. He also is a solid rebounder and shot blocker. He will need to improve his jump shot and continue to improve his playmaking skills. Currently, he projects to go in the second round range for the 2022 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
8/1/19 France vs. Turkey
2/8/20 IMG Academy vs. Baltimore Poly
2/6/21 IMG Academy vs. Minnehaha Academy
11/10/21 Michigan vs. Buffalo
3/3/22 Michigan vs. Iowa
5/20/22 Day 2 of the 2022 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Games
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