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Astou Ndiaye-Diatta
Astou Ndiaye-Diatta (born 5 November 1973) is a Senegalese former women's basketball player. She is currently an assistant coach at Utah State University in the United States.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1973 Kaolack, Senegal |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | SNU (1993–1997) |
| WNBA draft | 1999: 4th round, 41st overall pick |
| Selected by the Detroit Shock | |
| Playing career | 1997–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1998 | Seattle Reign |
| 1999–2003 | Detroit Shock |
| 2004 | Indiana Fever |
| 2006 | Houston Comets |
| 2007 | Seattle Storm |
A 1997 cum laude graduate of Southern Nazarene University, she was selected by the Detroit Shock in the Women's National Basketball Association during its 1999 draft in the second round and was the 22nd pick overall. She spent five seasons with the Shock, before spending the 2004 season with the Indiana Fever,[1] the 2006 season with the Houston Comets, and the 2007 season with the Seattle Storm.
In July 2008, she was named as an assistant coach at Utah State University.[2]
Notes edit
- ^ "Fever sign center Astou Ndiaye-Diatta". ESPN.com. 2004-03-22. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ July 7, 2008 press release on joining Utah State University[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- WNBA interview with Ndiaye-Diatta
- WNBA player profile