Pape N’Diaye

Position:
Forward
Height:
7-0
Weight:
230
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
High School:
Trinity International High School (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Pape N’Diaye played as a freshman at UNLV ... Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, came to the U.S. in 2022 and played prep basketball at Trinity International High School in Las Vegas, Nevada ... Played in 32 games as a freshman, starting once, and averaged 2.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 13.1 minutes per game ... Shot 61.7 percent (37-60) from the field ... Scored a season-high 11 points in a win over Fresno State on Dec. 28 and registered at least one block in 24 of his 32 games, including nine games with at least two blocks.

RICHARD PITINO ON N'DIAYE: “We are excited about the addition of Pape,” said Pitino. “We recruited him out of high school and went against him twice last year. He’s a great athlete with a high motor. He’s got tremendous upside and will fit our style of play.”