Dame Diagne[1] (born 29 July 2005) is a Senegalese-born naturalized Indonesian basketball player for the Satria Muda Pertamina of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL).

Dame Diagne
No. 2 – Satria Muda Pertamina
PositionPower forward / small forward
LeagueIBL
Personal information
Born (2005-07-29) 29 July 2005 (age 18)
Senegal
NationalityIndonesian / Senegalese
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021-2023Indonesia Patriots
2023-presentSatria Muda Pertamina
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Indonesia
SEA Games
Gold medal – first place 2021 Vietnam Team

Personal life edit

He was naturalized as an Indonesian citizen in 2021 alongside Marques Bolden and Serigne Modou Kane.[2]

National team career edit

He won the gold medal with the Indonesia's national basketball team in the 2021 SEA Games at just 17 years of age.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Profil Dame Diagne, Pebasket Naturalisasi Masa Depan Timnas Indonesia". noa.co.id. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Komisi III DPR Setujui Naturalisasi 3 Pemain Basket asal Senegal dan AS". kemenkumham.go.id. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Perjalanan Menemukan Dame Diagne, dari Senegal Jadi Bintang Indonesia Masa Depan". skor.id. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.