Available Transfer Forward 7’0 Tidiane Diop
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
Name: Tidiane Diop
DOB: January 19th, 2006
P: +1 (205) 239-8797 E: Tcoulibalydiop@gmail.com
Hometown: Paris, France
Position: Forward Height: 7’0 Wingspan: 7’2 Weight: 190 LBS Classification: Transfer
HS/Prep School: Pathways Private School (FL)
Previous College: Rust College (MS)
High School Highlights:
Freshman Year Rust College Highlights:
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Puma AAU Write Up
Recruiting Overview
Tidiane Diop is a long-term developmental prospect with an intriguing physical profile and significant upside. Standing 7’0” with a 7’2” wingspan, he possesses rare length, fluid mobility, and above-average athleticism for his size. Despite being relatively new to basketball, he has shown steady progression through his time at Pathways Private School, play AAU with Exclusive Hoops on the Puma Circuit, and during his freshman season at Rust College.
Strengths
Elite size, length, and frame with room to continue adding strength.
Runs the floor exceptionally well and plays above the rim in transition.
Mobile defender capable of covering ground and switching onto smaller players in short stretches.
Natural rim protector whose length alters shots and impacts the paint.
Finishes efficiently around the basket with a large catch radius and good hands.
High developmental upside due to physical tools and continued year-over-year improvement.
Development Areas
Continue improving overall feel for the game through experience.
Add functional strength to maximize his physical tools.
Refine offensive skill package beyond rim finishes and rim running.
Improve consistency with defensive positioning, timing, and rebounding.
Prospect Projection
Diop is a true upside prospect whose best basketball remains ahead of him. His combination of length, athleticism, and mobility gives him a foundation that cannot be taught. As his skill level and understanding of the game continue to develop, he projects as a high-level frontcourt defender capable of impacting games as a rim protector, rebounder, and vertical finisher. He is an ideal long-term investment for programs that prioritize player development and have the patience to maximize his considerable ceiling.
College Projection
NCAA Division I developmental prospect with professional upside.
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