Moustapha Thiam
Created on 2/1/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 7-2
Weight: 205
College: Cincinnati
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 2/21/2006
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 62
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent low post scorer
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Decent rebounder
Good shot blocker
Very good athlete
Has good hands
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his low post game
Can be too passive on offense
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Moustapha Thiam is a very tall, athletic center that plays for Cincinnati. He can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he is a gifted shot blocker, but will need to be more assertive on offense, and he will need to improve his rebounding. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/28/25 UCF-Kansas Game via Big 12 Conference
Games Scouted:
3/3/26 Cincinnati vs. BYU
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