Dame Diagne Explained

Dame Diagne (born July 29, 2005) is a Senegalese-Indonesian professional basketball player for the Satria Muda Pertamina of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). Diagne also plays point guard.

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]}

Professional career

Indonesia Patriots

On his last season for the Indonesia Patriots in the 2023 season, Diagne averaged a double-double with 16.3 ppg and 10.7 rpg in 29 games. Previously, in the 2022 season, he also managed to score 10.8 ppg and 11 rpg in 22 matches.^[5]

Satria Muda

On December 15, 2023, Diagne joins Satria Muda Pertamina after the disbandment of the Indonesia Patriots.^[6] On June 9, 2024, Diagne made history as the youngest player to join the 1,000 points club,^[7] he appeared to lead Satria Muda against Tangerang Hawks with 23 points and 8 rebounds from 8-of-13 shooting attempts during 22 minutes of play. In the third quarter, the eighteen year old completed his points record to 1,000 points.^[8]

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.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Iboy, Idola Remaja pada Masanya. iblindonesia. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
2. Web site: Perjalanan Menemukan Dame Diagne, dari Senegal Jadi Bintang Indonesia Masa Depan. skor.id. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
3. Web site: Komisi III DPR Setujui Naturalisasi 3 Pemain Basket asal Senegal dan AS. kemenkumham.go.id. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
4. Web site: Profil Dame Diagne, Pebasket Naturalisasi Masa Depan Timnas Indonesia. noa.co.id. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
5. Web site: Satria Muda Jadi Tim Profesional Pertama Dame Diagne. iblindonesia. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
6. Web site: Dua Amunisi Muda Gabung Satria Muda. satriamuda.id. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
7. Web site: Dame Diagne, Pemain Termuda yang Cetak 1.000 Poin Klub. ligaolahraga.com. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
8. Web site: Dame Diagne Masuk Buku Rekor IBL. medcom.id. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.
9. Web site: Perjalanan Menemukan Dame Diagne, dari Senegal Jadi Bintang Indonesia Masa Depan. skor.id. July 22, 2023 . July 22, 2023.