Ousmane Dieng is a professional French basketball player who is playing in the NBA for the Oklahoma City Thunder as of December 2024. Dieng attended the National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance Academy in Paris and played the 2020-21 season in France’s Division III basketball league with the Centre Fédéral. According to Proballers, he scored 507 points and grabbed 189 rebounds in his two seasons with the Pole France in the France-NM1. In the 2021-22 season, Dieng joined the New Zealand Breakers in the National Basketball League and averaged 8.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, as per the NBL's official website.
Additionally, Dieng participated in the FIBA Under-16 European Championship, averaging 8.9 points and 3.6 assists in 22.3 minutes per game and helping France secure a silver medal. In 2022, Dieng was drafted as the 11th overall pick by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft but was traded immediately to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also played for the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA G League. He led City Blue to lift the NBA G League Championship in 2024. Dieng was also named NBA G League MVP Finals. As of December 18, 2024, he has played 88 NBA games with the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
Ousmane Dieng Wingspan
According to the NBA Draft Prospects profile, Ousmane Dieng’s wingspan is 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm).
Ousmane Dieng Height
According to his NBA profile, Ousmane Dieng stands 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall.
Ousmane Dieng Weight
According to his NBA profile, Ousmane Dieng weighs 185 lbs (84 kg) as of December 2024.
Ousmane Dieng Age
As of December 2024, Ousmane Dieng is 21 years old. He was born on May 21, 2003, in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France.
FAQs on Ousmane Dieng
A. Ousmane Dieng is French.
A. Ousmane Dieng wears jersey number 13 in the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A. Ousmane Dieng's father's name is Ababacar.
A. Ousmane Dieng's hometown is in Lot-et-Garonne, France.
