UW MBB Adds French Forward Dominique Diomande To 2024-25 Roster
December 21, 2024 | Men's Basketball
SEATTLE – Washington head men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle has announced the addition of France international Dominique Diomande to UW's 2024-25 roster.
"We are very excited to welcome Dom into our Husky basketball family and the University of Washington," said head coach Danny Sprinkle. "He has been working very hard to fulfill the international and academic requirements for admission."
The 6-7 wing/forward has been projected to be a top-50 pick in the NBA Draft by DraftExpress.com and was named one of 11 "Under the Radar Freshmen with NBA Potential" by NBADraftRoom.com.
Per EuroBasket, Diomande played in 26 games during the 2023-24 season for ADA Blois of the France-ProA U21 league, averaging 16.0 points per game, shooting 51.9 percent from the field. Diomande also averaged 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Additionally, Diomande saw action in 14 games for Blois senior team, which plays in Betclic Élite, the top league in France.
Originally hailing from the Ivory Coast, Diomande has competed internationally for the African Nation. In five games at the 2021 FIBA U16 African Championships, Diomande averaged 21.2 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.
Diomande also played in three games for the Ivory Coast's senior team during 2023 FIBA World Cup qualification.
Riding the momentum of Wednesday's 89-73 win over Washington State, UW plays another in-state foe in Seattle U on Monday, taking on the Redhawks at 7 p.m. PT at Alaska Airlines Arena.
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"We are very excited to welcome Dom into our Husky basketball family and the University of Washington," said head coach Danny Sprinkle. "He has been working very hard to fulfill the international and academic requirements for admission."
The 6-7 wing/forward has been projected to be a top-50 pick in the NBA Draft by DraftExpress.com and was named one of 11 "Under the Radar Freshmen with NBA Potential" by NBADraftRoom.com.
Per EuroBasket, Diomande played in 26 games during the 2023-24 season for ADA Blois of the France-ProA U21 league, averaging 16.0 points per game, shooting 51.9 percent from the field. Diomande also averaged 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Additionally, Diomande saw action in 14 games for Blois senior team, which plays in Betclic Élite, the top league in France.
Originally hailing from the Ivory Coast, Diomande has competed internationally for the African Nation. In five games at the 2021 FIBA U16 African Championships, Diomande averaged 21.2 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.
Diomande also played in three games for the Ivory Coast's senior team during 2023 FIBA World Cup qualification.
Riding the momentum of Wednesday's 89-73 win over Washington State, UW plays another in-state foe in Seattle U on Monday, taking on the Redhawks at 7 p.m. PT at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Follow @UW_MBB on X/Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates on Husky basketball.
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