Mamadi Diakite

Guinean Basketball Player & Champion

Mamadi Diakite - Guinean Basketball Player & Champion
Born

January 21st, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Guinea

Links & References

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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