Cheick Diallo

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Cheick Diallo
Cheick Diallo (38294986885).jpg
Diallo playing for the Pelicans in 2017
No. 31–Kyoto Hannaryz
Position Center / power forward
League B.League
Personal information
Born (1996-09-13) September 13, 1996 (age 27)
Kayes, Mali
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolOur Savior New American School
(Centereach, New York)
College Kansas (2015–2016)
NBA draft 2016: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2019 New Orleans Pelicans
2016 →Austin Spurs
2017 →Long Island Nets
2017 →Greensboro Swarm
2019–2020 Phoenix Suns
2021 Avtodor Saratov
2021 Fuenlabrada
2021–2022 Motor City Cruise
2021–2022 Detroit Pistons
2021–2022 Motor City Cruise
2022 Cangrejeros de Santurce
2022–2023 Kyoto Hannaryz
2023Cangrejeros de Santurce
2023 Sioux Falls Skyforce
2023–presentKyoto Hannaryz
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Cheick Diallo (born September 13, 1996) is a Malian professional basketball player for Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League. Diallo was a five-star recruit and the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He played one season of college basketball for Kansas before declaring for the 2016 NBA draft, where he was selected with the 33rd overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Early life

Diallo was born and raised in Kayes, Mali. It took approximately 15 hours to drive from his hometown to Bamako, the country's capital city. He was the youngest in his family and had five brothers. He often played basketball with his older friends and family which brought out his skills. Diallo moved to the United States in February 2012 in pursuit of a basketball career. He was not fluent in the English language at the time. He recalled the time, "It was so tough. I left my parents, my friends, my brothers, everything, just to come here.'" [1] Diallo began playing basketball in 2010. [1]

High school career

Diallo in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Game 20150401 MCDAAG Cheick Diallo up close.JPG
Diallo in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Game

Through its international program, Diallo began attending Our Savior New American School in Centereach, New York. He played with Chris Obekpa in his freshman season and, at first, was dominated by the fellow African big man. Diallo said, "I didn't know what I was doing. I couldn't make a point. [Obekpa] blocked me every time." [1] In later seasons, he became more effective for his team and attracted attention through his shot-blocking, rebounding, and versatility. Diallo was invited to the NBPA Top 100 camp in 2013 and went on to become its first MVP from Africa. [1] [2] As a junior in 2014, he averaged 18.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game while leading his team to a 28–3 record and a division championship. As a senior, Diallo averaged 17.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. Diallo was named MVP of the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game after scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds leading the East team to a 111–91 win over the West. [3] Diallo was also named MVP of the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic, tallied 26 points and 11 rebounds. Diallo was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked as the No. 7 overall recruit and No. 3 power forward in the 2015 high school class. [4] On April 28, 2015, Diallo committed to Kansas. [5]

College career

Diallo missed the first five games of his freshman season with Kansas after the NCAA failed to clear him to play due to eligibility concerns. [6] On November 25, 2015, he was cleared to play for the Jayhawks in their game against Loyola on December 1, after the NCAA ultimately ruled Diallo had received a limited amount of impermissible benefits. [7] [8] In his lone season at Kansas, Diallo averaged 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per game.

In April 2016, Diallo declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility. [9] In May 2016, at the NBA Draft Combine, Diallo registered a 7-foot-4½-inch wingspan and an 8-foot-11½-inch standing reach. [10]

Professional career

New Orleans Pelicans (2016–2019)

On June 23, 2016, Diallo was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 33rd overall pick in 2016 NBA draft. [11] Diallo was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans later that night. [11] [12] On July 22, 2016, he signed with the Pelicans after averaging 10.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in five Summer League games. [13] He made his NBA debut on October 29, 2016, recording one rebound and one block in six minutes off the bench in the Pelicans' 98–79 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. [14] Diallo played in just two games for a total of seven minutes over the Pelicans' first 23 games of the season. [15] On December 10, 2016, he played in just under 31 minutes off the bench and scored 19 points in the Pelicans' 133–105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. [16] He also recorded 10 rebounds and shot 8-of-15 from the field. [15] On April 11, 2017, he scored 19 points in a 108–96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. [17] The following day, in the Pelicans' season finale, Diallo had 12 points and 16 rebounds in a 103–100 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. [18] During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments with the Austin Spurs, Long Island Nets and Greensboro Swarm of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule. [19]

On March 9, 2018, Diallo scored a season-high 14 points in a 116–97 loss to the Washington Wizards. [20] On March 18, 2018, he set a new season high with 17 points in a 108–89 win over the Boston Celtics. [21]

On February 6, 2019, Diallo scored a season-high 18 points in a 125–120 win over the Chicago Bulls. [22] On February 22, he had 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds in a 126–111 loss to the Indiana Pacers. [23] Diallo matched his season high of 18 points with perfect shooting in a 128–115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on February 23. [24]

Phoenix Suns (2019–2020)

On July 23, 2019, the Phoenix Suns signed Diallo to a two-year contract. [25] On November 24, Diallo scored a career-high 22 points in a 114–102 loss to the Denver Nuggets. [26]

Avtodor Saratov (2021)

On February 2, 2021, Diallo signed with Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League. [27]

Fuenlabrada (2021)

On April 14, 2021, Diallo signed with Fuenlabrada of the Spanish Liga ACB. [28]

Motor City Cruise / Detroit Pistons (2021–2022)

On November 8, 2021, Diallo signed with the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. [29] In 13 games, he averaged 14.4 points on 71.4% shooting and 8.5 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game. [30]

On December 23, 2021, Diallo signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons via the hardship exemption [30] and after his expired, he was re-acquirerd by Motor City. [31]

Cangrejeros de Santurce (2022)

On May 1, 2022, Diallo signed with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the BSN. [32]

Kyoto Hannaryz (2022–2023)

On July 26, 2022, Diallo signed with Kyoto Hannaryz of the Japanese B.League. [33]

Return to Cangrejeros de Santurce (2023)

On May 26, 2023, Diallo re-signed with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the BSN. [34]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2023)

On September 27, 2023, Diallo signed with the Miami Heat, [35] but was waived on October 21, prior to the start of the 2023–24 season. [36] On October 30, he joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce, [37] but left the team on November 16. [38]

Return to Kyoto (2023–present)

On November 30, 2023, Diallo returned to Kyoto Hannaryz. [39]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 New Orleans 17011.7.474–.7144.3.2.2.45.1
2017–18 New Orleans 52011.2.580–.7584.1.4.2.44.9
2018–19 New Orleans 64114.0.620.250.7465.2.5.5.56.0
2019–20 Phoenix 47210.2.648.333.8722.8.5.2.34.7
2021–22 Detroit 3010.2.375–.8334.0.0.3.03.7
Career183311.9.596.286.7744.1.4.3.45.2

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018 New Orleans 706.9.417––1.3.0.1.11.4
Career706.9.417––1.3.0.1.11.4

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2015–16 Kansas 2717.5.569–.5562.5.0.3.93.0

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