Mamadi Diakite
Guinean Basketball Player & Champion
Born
January 21st, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Guinea
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Professional basketball player from Guinea. Played college basketball at the University of Virginia, contributing to the team's NCAA championship victory in 2019. Transitioned to the NBA, signing with the Milwaukee Bucks and later playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Diakite's playing style showcased versatility as a forward, providing both defensive and offensive contributions to his teams.
Won the NCAA championship with Virginia in 2019
Played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA
Competed in the G League for the Wisconsin Herd
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