Saliou Niang
Created on 5/28/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 195
Country: Senegal
Professional Team: Trento
Classification: International ‘04
Birthdate: 5/14/2004
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 82
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2025 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 58 by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Very good athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Reluctant to take outside shots
Must extend his shooting range
Can play too wildly on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Must get stronger
Summary:
Saliou Niang is a very athletic, energetic swingman that is an early-entry candidate for the 2025 draft. He played for Trento in the Italian League, and he is a high-motor player that can handle the basketball and finish plays above the rim. He’ll need to improve his jump shot, but he is a second round prospect that could end up being a versatile role player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Eurobasket Profile
ESPN’s Best Available for the 2025 Draft
Games Scouted:
1/18/25 Trento vs. Treviso
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