Tidjane Salaun

Updated on 7/2/24.  Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 210
Country: France
Professional Team: Cholet Basket
Classification: International ‘05
Birthdate: 8/10/2005

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 13
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2024 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 6 by the Charlotte Hornets

Pros:

Decent shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Decent defender
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Tidjane Salaun is a very athletic, skilled combo forward that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He can knock down shots from the outside, and he playedin France’s top league this past season. He’ll need to improve his rebounding and be a more consistent player in games, but his scoring skills and ability to produce in high-level international basketball could enable him to be a lottery pick in the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
Eurobasket Profile
French League Profile

Games Scouted:
9/27/23 Cholet Basket vs. Port of Antwerp
3/23/24 Cholet Basket vs. Saint-Quentin

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