The starting center for the national champion Louisville Cardinals, Gorgui Dieng, saw his draft stock soar over the final portion of the season.
Dieng's signature game of the NCAA tournament came in the Elite Eight, when he went for 14 points, 11 boards and four blocks in a convincing win over Mason Plumlee and Duke.
He's always been considered a rim protector, but over the course of his junior year he's shown he has much more to offer. We currently project Dieng as a late first-round pick, though the arrow is pointing up and there's room for him to make a push up the board.
Physical Tools
Dieng sports a massive wingspan in the 7'4'' to 7'6'' range. And at 6'11'', Dieng essentially eats space in the paint like a giant refrigerator in a tiny kitchen.
He's not the most explosive athlete, but Dieng is deceptively agile, with the ability to elude defenders and contest arms at the rim. In terms of strength, there's still room for added bulk on his upper and lower body, but this shouldn't be a problem as he ages and develops physically.
Offensive Expansion
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NBA Draft Breakdown and Scouting Report for Louisville Star Gorgui Dieng
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