Dame Diagne

Dame Diagne (born July 29, 2005) is a Senegalese-Indonesian professional 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
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
2021 Vietnam Team

Early career

In his early career, Satria Muda legend, Dwui Eriano is someone who managed to discover Diagne's talent.[1] At that time he was playing basketball at his hometown Senegal and saw Diagne's talent, which he then brought to Indonesia.[2]

Personal life

He was naturalized as an Indonesian citizen in 2021 alongside Marques Bolden and Serigne Modou Kane.[3][4]

National team career

He won the gold medal with the Indonesia's national basketball team in the 2021 SEA Games at just 17 years of age.[5]

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