DeSagana Diop

DeSagana N'gagne Diop (/səˈɡɑːnə ˈɒp/ sə-GAH-nə JOP; born January 30, 1982) is a Senegalese former professional basketball player who is head coach for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League.

DeSagana Diop
Diop during a Cavaliers preseason game in October 2013
Westchester Knicks
PositionHead coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1982-01-30) January 30, 1982
Dakar, Senegal
NationalitySenegalese
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High schoolOak Hill Academy
(Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
NBA draft2001: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career2001–2013
PositionCenter
Number52, 7, 14, 2
Coaching career2014–present
Career history
As player:
20012005Cleveland Cavaliers
20052008Dallas Mavericks
2008New Jersey Nets
2008–2009Dallas Mavericks
20092013Charlotte Bobcats
As coach:
2014–2016Texas Legends (player development / assistant)
20162020Utah Jazz (coaching associate)
20202022Houston Rockets (assistant)
2022–presentWestchester Knicks
Career highlights and awards
As player:
  • First-team Parade All-American (2001)

As head coach:

  • NBA G League Showcase Cup champion (2023)
Career statistics
Points1,185 (2.0 ppg)
Rebounds2,219 (3.7 rpg)
Blocks630 (1.0 bpg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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