Khalifa Diop
Created on 9/6/20. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 235
Country: Senegal
Professional Team: Gran Canaria
Classification: International ‘02
Birthdate: 1/15/2002
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly good low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Tremendous free throw generator
Adequate playmaker for his size
Gifted rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Bad free throw shooter
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
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
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