Babacar Sane is a professional basketball player who plays at the Small Forward position. He is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall and plays for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League. Sane developed his talent at the NBA Academy Africa in Saly, Senegal, and played his first professional season with Dakar Université Club in the 2022 BAL.
On the international level, Sane has played for Senegal in different competitions, including the 2020 FIBA U18 African Championship, where he scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds per game while his team reached the final. He also declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, but was unfortunately not selected. He later signed with the Utah Jazz but was later waived. He also represented Senegal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualification games. Sane’s performances led him to join the NBA G League Ignite team where he played in the 2023-24 season and recorded 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
What is Babacar Sane’s nationality?
Babacar Sane holds Senegalese nationality and he was born on September 19, 2003.
Babacar Sane’s hometown
Babacar Sane grew up in the city of Bignona and was discovered by the NBA Academy Africa after he played in the SEED Project Hoop Forum. He played for Dakar Universite Club as part of the BAL Elevate program, where he showed off his skills to finally earn a place in the NBA G-League Ignite.
Babacar Sane’s birthplace
Babacar Sane was born in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
FAQs on Babacar Sane
A. Babacar Sane plays for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G-League as of December 2024
A. Babacar Sane plays at the Small Forward position in the NBA.
A. Babacar Sane is 21 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Babacar Sane is 6 feet and 6 inches tall.