Full Name:
Boris Diaw
Position:
Guard/Forward
College:
N/A
Height:
6-8
Weight:
203
High School:
N/A
Birthdate:
April 16, 1982
Birthplace:
Cormeille-en-Parisis, France
Statistics
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HIGHLIGHTS
An early entry candidate for the 2002 NBA Draft.
Originally an early entry candidate for the 2001 NBA Draft, but withdrew his name from consideration prior to the draft.
Is now a member of France’s Senior National Team.
Has been a member of the French Junior National Team, winning the gold medal at the 2000 European Championship.
Also played in the 2000 Under 20 European Championship and the 2000 Albert Schweitzer Tournament.
Has steadily progressed through France’s lower divisions and was promoted to France’s top league with Pau Orthez for the 2000-01 season.
Previously played two seasons for Centre Federal, previously known as INSEP, the French National Institute for Sports and Physical Education.
Jerome Moiso of the Charlotte Hornets also played there.
Playing 21 minutes per game through the first 25 games of the season this year for Pau Orthez in France, averaged 7.4 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Played in the league’s All-Star Game and won the slam dunk contest.
In 2000-01, playing in his first season for league champion Pau Orthez in France’s top division, averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds.
Named the 2001 Pro A Newcomer of the Year.
In his second season playing for Centre Federal in France’s Third Division, averaged 16.8 points and finished in the top 10 in the league in assists (126, 8th), rebounds (231, 3rd), steals (59, 10th) and blocked shots (46, 2nd).
Recent scouting reports say he has improved his rebounding but still needs work on his perimeter shooting.
According to telebasket.com, has outstanding athletic ability.
He is reported to have excellent speed and quickness and is an aggressive offensive rebounder.
The report also praises his large wingspan and quick feet.
According to the Suproleague Yearbook, his mother, Elisabeth Riffiod, is “probably the best center in French women’s basketball history, while his father, Issa Diaw, is a former Senegalese high jump champion.”.
| STATISTICS - Centre Federal (France 3rd Division) |
| SEASON |
G |
GS |
FGM |
FGA |
PCT |
FTM |
FTA |
PCT |
REB |
AST |
STL |
BL |
PTS |
AVG |
| 1998-99 |
25 |
|
57 |
91 |
.626 |
25 |
43 |
.581 |
90 |
63 |
45 |
0 |
178 |
7.1 |
| 1999-00 |
25 |
|
135 |
216 |
.625 |
66 |
109 |
.606 |
231 |
126 |
59 |
46 |
420 |
16.8 |
| Totals |
50 |
|
192 |
307 |
.625 |
91 |
152 |
.599 |
321 |
189 |
104 |
46 |
598 |
12.0 |
| Three-point field goals: 1998-99, 13-for-39 (.333); 1999-00,28-for-80 (.350). Totals: 41-for-119 (.345) |
| STATISTICS - Pau Orthez (France) |
| SEASON |
G |
GS |
FGM |
FGA |
PCT |
FTM |
FTA |
PCT |
REB |
AST |
STL |
BL |
PTS |
AVG |
| 2000-01 |
35 |
|
46 |
72 |
.639 |
21 |
33 |
.636 |
101 |
52 |
18 |
10 |
149 |
4.3 |
| 2001-02 |
25 |
|
81 |
165 |
.491 |
29 |
47 |
.617 |
119 |
49 |
22 |
12 |
185 |
7.4 |
| Totals |
60 |
|
127 |
237 |
.536 |
50 |
80 |
.625 |
220 |
101 |
40 |
22 |
334 |
5.6 |
| Three-point field goals: 2000-01, 12-for-32 (.375); 2001-02 , 6-for-28 (.214). Totals: 18-for-60 (.300) |
