Mouhamed Sylla
Created on 9/28/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 235
College: West Virginia
Classification: Sophomore
Country: Senegal
Birthdate: 1/31/2005
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Good shot blocker
Very good athlete
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must expand upon his low post moves
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Summary:
Mouhamed Sylla is a very athletic, energetic big man that will play for West Virginia. He is a high-flyer that can finish plays above the rim, and he also excels as a rebounder and shot blocker. He also handles the ball well for his size. He is a talented prospect that could end up going in the late first to the second round range for the 2027 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
West Virginia Basketball Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/28/25 Georgia Tech-DePaul Game via ACC Digital Network
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