N’Faly Dante is a basketball player hailing from Mali. He plays for the University of Oregon basketball team as part of the Pac-12 Conference. At a dominating height of 6 feet and 11 inches, Dante has turned out to be a top prospect in the 2024 NBA draft. He attended high school at Sunrise Christian Academy. He was deemed one of the best centers in his class and was a consensus 5-star recruit by the end of his high school career.
Dante committed to play university basketball at the University of Oregon. He was reclassified to the 2019 class. After making an entry into a delayed freshman season due to NCAA issues, Dante made an impressive debut scoring 11 points. However, his freshman and sophomore years were cut short by different injuries. In his final year of college basketball, Dante flourished on the Oregon team, being an impactful player. He almost averaged a double-double for the season with a career-high of 28 points and 20 rebounds in a single game.
Dante has also gained exposure to the international basketball scene. He represented Mali on many accounts including the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship and the 2017 FIBA U16 African Championship. Dante was part of the team that won the 2017 FIBA U16 African Championship.
N’Faly Dante Wingspan
N’Faly Dante’s imposing wingspan of 7 feet and 6 inches ranks 3rd amongst centers in the draft class of 2024 sitting behind only Zach Edey and Donovan Clingan whose wingspans measure 7 feet and 10.75 inches and 7 feet and 6.75 inches respectively. Dante also measured a standing reach of 9 feet and 3 inches.
N’Faly Dante Height
The NBA draft Combine results list N’Faly Dante as 6 feet and 10 inches tall. Almost at 7 feet, this is the appropriate size for a conventional center in the NBA. The tallest player in the 2024 NBA draft class is Zach Edey who measured 7 feet and 3.75 inches. The shortest center in the draft class is Isaac Jones who measured a height of 6 feet and 7.75 inches.
N’Faly Dante Weight
N’Faly Dante has a recorded weight of 260 pounds or 118 Kgs. This weight along with his other physical attributes enables Dante to couple strength with size and skill to be a dominant force on the floor.
FAQ's On N’Faly Dante's Wingspan
A. N’Faly Dante is 22 years old as of May 2024. He was born on October 19, 2002.
A. N’Faly Dante played college basketball for the University of Oregon.
A. N’Faly Dante declared for the NBA draft in 2024 and also took part in the NBA draft combine.
A. N’Faly Dante was born in Bamako which is in Mali.
A. N’Faly Dante plays the position of center for the University of Oregon Ducks.
