Yacine Diop facts for kids
| No. 24 – Louisville Cardinals | |||||||||||
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| Born | 18 June 1995 Dakar, Senegal |
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| Nationality | Senegalese | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10.08 in) | ||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted | ||||||||||
| League | ACC | ||||||||||
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Yacine Diop (born June 18, 1995) is a talented basketball player from Senegal. She plays as a forward, which is a position close to the basket. Yacine has played for both the Louisville Cardinals and the Senegalese national team. She is known for her skills on the court and has represented her country in big tournaments.
Yacine also took part in the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. This is a major international competition where the best basketball teams from around the world compete.
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Playing College Basketball
Yacine Diop played college basketball for two different teams in the United States. She started her college career at the University of Pittsburgh. Later, she transferred to the University of Louisville.
Time with Pittsburgh Panthers
Yacine played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2014 to 2018. During her time there, she showed great improvement in her game. She was a key player for the team.
- In her first year (2014-15), she played in 32 games. She scored about 9.4 points per game.
- Her scoring increased to 10.4 points per game in her second year.
- In the 2016-17 season, Yacine did not play. This was due to a "medical redshirt," which means she was unable to play because of health reasons.
- She came back strong in the 2017-18 season. This was her best year at Pittsburgh. She scored an impressive 15.7 points per game. She also had 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
Playing for Louisville Cardinals
After her time at Pittsburgh, Yacine moved to the University of Louisville. She played for the Louisville Cardinals from 2018 to 2020. Even though her role changed, she continued to contribute to her team.
- In the 2018-19 season, she played in 4 games. She averaged 6.3 points per game.
- In her final college season (2019-20), she played in 32 games. She averaged 6.9 points per game. She also shot very well from the three-point line, making 40.5% of her shots.
Career College Highlights
Over her entire college career, Yacine played in 129 games. She scored a total of 1339 points. She averaged about 10.4 points per game. She also averaged 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. These numbers show she was a consistent and valuable player.
Representing Senegal
Yacine Diop is also a proud member of the Senegalese national basketball team. Playing for your country is a huge honor. She has helped her team achieve success in international competitions.
AfroBasket Achievements
Yacine has won silver medals with the Senegalese team at the AfroBasket competition. AfroBasket is the main basketball tournament for national teams in Africa.
- She won a silver medal at the 2019 AfroBasket tournament. This event was held in Senegal.
- She also won another silver medal at the 2023 AfroBasket tournament in Rwanda. These medals show her dedication and skill on the international stage.
