DeSagana Diop

DeSagana Diop

DeSagana Diop is an NBA professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks.

Fast Facts

Full Name: Desagana Ngagne Diop
Birthdate: January 30, 1982
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Height: 7' 0"
Weight: 300 lbs
Position: Center
High School: Oak Hill Academy
Draft Year: 2001

Early Life

DeSagana Ngagne Diop was born in Dakur, Senegal on January 30, 1982. He attended high school at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. In 2001, Diop decided to forgo college and was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the eighth pick in the NBA Draft. ¹

Pro Career

In his career, Diop has played mostly as a back-up center. As of 2008, he has started only 82 games throughout his NBA career. Diop was traded to the New Jersey Nets on February 19, 2008 with Keith Van Horn, Devin Harris, Trenton Hassell and Maurice Ager for Jason Kidd, Malik Allen and Antoine Wright.²

DeSagana Diop Timeline

January 30, 1982: Born
1997: Attended Oak Hill Academy High School
2001: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers
2005: Signed by Dallas Mavericks
2008: Traded to New Jersey Nets

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Vital Stats

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- Height: 7' 0"
- Weight: 280 Lbs.
- Rookie Year: 2001

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January 30, 1982: DeSagana Diop Born
1997: Played and attended Oak Hill Academy High School
2001: Drafted 8th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers
2001-2004: Played in 193 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers
2005: Signed to the Dallas Mavericks
2008: Traded to the New Jersey Nets

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