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While Fran Frascilla's patented "two years away from being two years away" billing is particularly apt in this case, Badji has only been playing basketball for the last four to five years (since 2016), so his current pace of development portends a bright future if he puts in the work. While Badji's core competencies as a prospect can be summarized in about a paragraph, this report will dig deep into his development process, providing you with a window into his improvements over the course of this season and ultimately pro basketball's vision for where he might be down the road.
To start, Ibou Badji's physical profile is quite unique, as he measured at 7'1 240lbs with a 7'8 wingspan and a 9'10 standing reach at the 2019 U19 World Cup Event. To put this into context, his standing reach is already an inch larger than Rudy Gobert's, and would be second only to Tacko Fall's at 10' 2''. Given his current 18 year old age, it is certainly possible that he may still be growing! With all of that said, at this point in his development, Badji strictly serves as a finisher at the rim, given his physicality and length, which enable him to finish over the top of most defenders. Though Badji is strong enough to play at the highest level today, it is important to remember that he is an 18 year old still adapting to his body. Considering his strong frame and the possibility of an NBA strength and conditioning program in a few years, it is possible that Badji could develop into one of the most physically imposing presences in the league for years to come.
In the pick and roll game, the sky is the limit on Badji's potential. He made notable strides over the course of this season, and now is doing a much better job of utilizing his quickness to accelerate past most defenders. Importantly, Ibou Badji possesses nimble feet relative to his size (likely helped by his soccer background) and is capable of streaking past the defense for an easy alley oop play. In the fourth LEB Silver contest I witnessed against Navarra, he flashed scary potential with this slip screen rim run and finish.
Though he has a considerable amount of work to do before he can become a polished offensive pro, Badji instantly impacts the game on the defensive end just from being on the floor. This is where most of his long term potential resides. Badji's presence is foreboding for just about everyone on the floor and the threat of his length, coupled with his elite vertical athleticism, are a disruptive force. Below are some examples where his presence changed shots without him actually blocking anything.
When he does opt to block shots, Badji's frightening combination of downhill speed, decent lateral quickness relative to his size, and exceptional length make him one of the best rim protecting prospects in the last few drafts.
His recovery defense is quite remarkable and his activity level has improved considerably since his FIBA U19 days. Below are a compilation of clips that demonstrate this game changing potential
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To start, Ibou Badji's physical profile is quite unique, as he measured at 7'1 240lbs with a 7'8 wingspan and a 9'10 standing reach at the 2019 U19 World Cup Event. To put this into context, his standing reach is already an inch larger than Rudy Gobert's, and would be second only to Tacko Fall's at 10' 2''. Given his current 18 year old age, it is certainly possible that he may still be growing! With all of that said, at this point in his development, Badji strictly serves as a finisher at the rim, given his physicality and length, which enable him to finish over the top of most defenders. Though Badji is strong enough to play at the highest level today, it is important to remember that he is an 18 year old still adapting to his body. Considering his strong frame and the possibility of an NBA strength and conditioning program in a few years, it is possible that Badji could develop into one of the most physically imposing presences in the league for years to come.
In the pick and roll game, the sky is the limit on Badji's potential. He made notable strides over the course of this season, and now is doing a much better job of utilizing his quickness to accelerate past most defenders. Importantly, Ibou Badji possesses nimble feet relative to his size (likely helped by his soccer background) and is capable of streaking past the defense for an easy alley oop play. In the fourth LEB Silver contest I witnessed against Navarra, he flashed scary potential with this slip screen rim run and finish.
Though he has a considerable amount of work to do before he can become a polished offensive pro, Badji instantly impacts the game on the defensive end just from being on the floor. This is where most of his long term potential resides. Badji's presence is foreboding for just about everyone on the floor and the threat of his length, coupled with his elite vertical athleticism, are a disruptive force. Below are some examples where his presence changed shots without him actually blocking anything.
When he does opt to block shots, Badji's frightening combination of downhill speed, decent lateral quickness relative to his size, and exceptional length make him one of the best rim protecting prospects in the last few drafts.
His recovery defense is quite remarkable and his activity level has improved considerably since his FIBA U19 days. Below are a compilation of clips that demonstrate this game changing potential
Circling the Globe (Part 3) - Ibou Dianko Badji
In Part 3 of "Circling the Globe", I profile Ibou Dianko Badji. Badji is the quintessential 'draft and stash' player with enormous upside st...
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