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Senegal

West Africa
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US Entry Status

While previously subject to partial visa restrictions, the blanket policy based on nationality has been vacated by a federal court ruling.

US visa status last updated: Nov 9, 2026

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Players in Database
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FIBA World Ranking
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In Our Database

  • 100 players from Senegal are currently in the Diaspora Drop database
  • IDI Rating: [subscription required]
  • Senegal is one of the more represented African nations on the platform, reflecting the country's deep basketball infrastructure

About Senegal

  • Located in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic coast
  • Capital city: Dakar — national population approximately 19 million
  • Gained independence in 1960
  • Official languages: French and Wolof
  • Dominant religion: Islam
  • Median household income is approximately $120, reflecting a developing economy

Basketball in Senegal

  • FIBA World Ranking: 35th globally
  • AfroBasket: 5 titles and 29 appearances — last finish: 4th place
  • FIBA World Cup appearances: 7
  • Olympic appearances: 3
  • Current NBA players: data unavailable at this time
  • All-time NBA players: 4
  • Home to one of the most passionate and well-established domestic leagues on the continent

Notable Players

  • DeSagana Diop — longtime NBA center, one of Senegal's earliest prominent exports
  • Saer Sene — NBA big man, part of the early wave of Senegalese prospects
  • Hamady N'Diaye — journeyman NBA center known for his shot-blocking ability
  • Maurice Ndour — professional forward with experience across European and NBA rosters
  • Gorgui Dieng — longtime NBA starter, spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Mouhamed Gueye — active NBA prospect, part of the next generation of Senegalese talent
  • Brancou Badio — competitive professional guard active in European leagues
  • Jean Jacques Boissy — professional big man with experience in international competition

Scouting Notes

  • Senegal is home to NBA Academy Africa, located in Saly — one of the continent's premier elite development programs
  • SEED Academy, founded by Amadou Gallo Fall, is based in Senegal and serves as a flagship talent pipeline for the region
  • Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the BAL, is widely regarded as a central figure in the growth of African basketball
  • The domestic league is considered one of the healthiest and most culturally embedded on the continent
  • Senegal's consistent AfroBasket and World Cup presence signals a stable, competitive national program worth monitoring closely

Players from Senegal

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