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Michel Diouf

b. 1989

Senegalese basketball player (born 1989)

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About Michel Diouf

Born 1989. Michel Diouf is a Senegalese basketball player.

Michel Diogoye Diouf (born 19 April 1989) is a Senegalese professional basketball player. Diouf is a four-time winner of the Basketligaen Defender of the Year award. He is the current second all-time leader in points, rebounds and blocks in the FIBA Europe Cup. On 21 March 2022, Diouf became the all-time leading scorer of the FIBA Europe Cup in a quarterfinal game against Oradea. He surpassed Trae Golden's record of 789 total points. Diouf left Bakken after a nine-year stint in 2024.

On 19 September 2024, Diouf joined the Nairobi City Thunder of the Kenyan KBF Premier League and the Road to BAL. In February 2025, he inked a deal with Spanish third-division side Ciudad de Huelva Baloncesto.

Honours Club Bakken Bears 8× Basketligaen: (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 ,2024)

Individual 4× Basketligaen Defender of the Year: (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020)

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Important facts

Born
19 April 1989, Senegal
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
Senegal
Awards
2017–18 Basketligaen; 2019–20 Basketligaen; Basketligaen; Basketligaen Defender of the Year; Basketligaen Finals MVP; Danish Men's Basketball Cup; FIBA Europe Cup
Also known as
Michel Diogoye Diouf

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michel Diouf?

Senegalese basketball player (born 1989)

When was Michel Diouf born?

Michel Diouf was born on 19 April 1989 in Senegal.

What is Michel Diouf's occupation?

Michel Diouf is a basketball player.

What nationality is Michel Diouf?

Michel Diouf is Senegalese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michel Diouf

· Wikidata: Q9032298

· DBpedia: Michel Diouf

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