Ousmane Ndaye

[Blue Jesus]

If the 5-in-5 rule gets approved, Ndiaye would only have one year of eligibility if I understand it right. 5 years from when he turned 19, so done at 23. Which, he's 22 now. So basically bringing a senior transfer onto the roster in that case, except it's his first year of college. How that eligibility works is beyond me but I hope it does!

 

[ThePopeMobile]

Thanks for joining the board at 3:08 a.m.

Thanks for being a creepy weirdo

Just joined today! Welcome aboard!

 

[paulcalhoun_rivals397471]

Speaking of McCarty, my last year of grad school at UK was McCarty’s Prop-48 year. I would go play at Seaton Center often, and sometimes McCarty would be on one of the goals shooting 3’s by himself. He was horrible at shooting 3’s, I mean he would miss 9 of 10 unguarded.

He shot over 40% from three for his career at UK.

 

[SenseMaker_Cats]

I remember the one from the corner in the LSU comeback game ... I believe either tied the game or gave us the lead.

 

[crxohio]

Yes, this is a extremely nice recruiting win for Pope. A very different approach as well. He is nothing like any of pope's previous recruits. Dont join them, beat them per say.

 

[Ash Williams]

A little tape on Ousmane,he definitely has some skills.

Oooooohhhh he can post up too…

 

[Ash Williams]

My only concern is it takes a while for the Euros to get acclimated to college competition. We haven’t had much luck with them. Look at AJ, we thought we were getting a player from his highlights

He does seem to have a lot of enthusiasm for the game. I hope the first time Doug Shows calls a fake charge on him doesn’t take the wind out of his sails.

 

[KyWideWes]

A lot of emphasis on N'Diaye's offense.

What you should really be talking about is his defensive rebounding and defensive versatility. Can guard the 1-5, although he can struggle in the paint with physicality. Had a DRB% of around 20%. He's especially good at using his length and mobility to secure 3pt misses of the opposing team. Something we struggled with last season.

He's as good as a defender as Mo D, possibly better, and he's 6ft 11, the same as Jelavic. This guy's defense and his rebounding, especially the rebounding, are a great upgrade on last year's 4's


He's also a way better offensive player than Dioubate, and Mo D had some solid moments on that end. This guy will be more consistent. Better handles than both those guys as well.

If he plays for us like he did in Italy, we are getting a fantastic player.

Having a plus defender with Moreno is very important. McBride or Rancik would have been rough defensively with MM with so much switching.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Holy Jules Camara on steroids, Batman!

 

[KyWideWes]

Holy Jules Camara on steroids, Batman!

Shew, I made some crazy predictions on that guy as a freshman.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Is this guy better than rancik though? I’m asking seriously, I know absolutely nothing about him

If you’re asking me specifically, bad idea. I don’t watch Italian league lol. But people who know his game say absolutely yes. He is a do-it-all 4/3 with guard skills and limitless potential, NBA upside. ESPN had him pegged as one of the highest potential guys in the world a few years ago. But he’s raw

 

[StuBlue270_uk]

I’ll take this guy.. I like his relentless effort to rip the rim off backboard He ain’t sceeeerd for damn sure lol

This dude is going to get no less than 10 technicals for talking crap and hanging on the rim. Pope coaching him would be interesting to say the least!

 

[TheApostleSaulSmith]

Never heard of him
But I’m intrigued…

 

[ulrey]

I’m trying not to be unreasonably negative, but he’s 22 years old. He’d already be in the NBA if he was doing all that with any consistency instead of just the occasional highlight.

“Raw” doesn’t have to be a synonym for “actually sucks”. It’s just his decision making and basketball IQ haven’t yet completely caught up with his physical gifts to translate into consistently making the right play at the right time. I hope he continues developing and is a big contributor for us this year, but I do think raw is an apt description from what I’ve read about him.

Bingo.

 

[kyjeff1]

If the 5-in-5 rule gets approved, Ndiaye would only have one year of eligibility if I understand it right. 5 years from when he turned 19, so done at 23. Which, he's 22 now. So basically bringing a senior transfer onto the roster in that case, except it's his first year of college. How that eligibility works is beyond me but I hope it does!

Check your math. He has 2 years.

 

[Badabingbadaboom]

Gotta be more players internationally to bring in. I know other P 4 schools will do it once Portal is tapped out.

 

[ComebackCats98]

I might have missed it in this thread, but I’ve seen stuff on X about him having a 2 year deal that includes a buyout if he transfers after year 1. I don’t know if that’s true, but I give props to Pope and staff for that. It’s something every team should move toward. We will treat you like pros and pay you, but you have to buyout of the contract if you want to go somewhere else

 

[TeamAmerica]

You really don't know what you're talking about. He's probably going to be drafted to the NBA next year. He's got a wild, frenetic style but it's effective. He can handle the ball and run the floor. Has a turnaround, a fadeaway, a turnaround fadeaway, and can shoot threes while moving sideways.

There is a lot of difference between Afican basketball and what they play in the US. He might be good given some time but he is a long way from the NBA right now. He is 22 years right now. If he was as good as you think he would already be in the NBA.

 

[OliverSimmonsTwinBrother]

 

[JASUN74]

I might have missed it in this thread, but I’ve seen stuff on X about him having a 2 year deal that includes a buyout if he transfers after year 1. I don’t know if that’s true, but I give props to Pope and staff for that. It’s something every team should move toward. We will treat you like pros and pay you, but you have to buyout of the contract if you want to go somewhere else

I thought that was illegal to do in college. I believe I read that somewhere. Because they’re supposedly not actually employees. They definitely are employed by the school.

 

[Blue Jesus]

Check your math. He has 2 years.

Year 1 - 19
Year 2 - 20
Year 3 - 21
Year 4 - 22 (now)
Year 5 - 23 (next season)

I’ve seen the stuff about him having two years, I just don’t understand how that would work. Is that under the 5-in-5 rule or the current rules? Or maybe he’s still 22 when next season starts and it’s just a matter of what month his birthday is?

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Lemme guess, N'Diaye sucks now?

Of course. Everyone who is ours takes a 50% reduction in value immediately by our own. Hate that.

 

[JASUN74]

Year 1 - 19
Year 2 - 20
Year 3 - 21
Year 4 - 22 (now)
Year 5 - 23 (next season)

I’ve seen the stuff about him having two years, I just don’t understand how that would work. Is that under the 5-in-5 rule or the current rules? Or maybe he’s still 22 when next season starts and it’s just a matter of what month his birthday is?

19-20=1, 20-21=2 , 21-22=3. 22-23=4, 23-24=5. Looks like he would have 2 years of eligibility.

 

[Johnnie Africa]

Out of curiosity anyone know how he compares in ranking and the quality of league he was in compared to Jelavic? I remember seeing Jelavic highlights last summer and getting excited and he was pretty awful last year. I thought Carr Popes first year was great, but I think he was pretty highly rated from the portal wasn’t he?

 

[Blue Jesus]

19-20=1, 20-21=2 , 21-22=3. 22-23=4, 23-24=5. Looks like he would have 2 years of eligibility.

If the 5-year clock starts on your 19th birthday then he’s in your “22-23=4” bracket right now. If the clock starts on the first full CBB season after you turn 19 then he may have 2 years left but that’s not how I understood the 5-in-5 rule. I mean it could be that be turned 22 sometime in the last month after the season ended. Not really worth pursuing this further bc we don’t have enough info. If the rumor(?) about him getting a two year contract is true then presumably the coaches know what’s going on.

 

[Buckwheat Otay Is Dead]

It will all depend on who we finish up recruiting to go with him. I can see Stokes passing him a lob dunk now

Not recruit, buy. Their is no more recruiting

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Out of curiosity anyone know hope he compares in ranking and the quality of league he was in compared to Jelavic? I remember seeing Jelavic highlights last summer and getting excited and he was pretty awful last year. I thought Carr Popes first year was great, but I think he was pretty highly rated from the portal wasn’t he?

The Italian league he played in was better than the Adriatic league that Jelavic played in. I projected Jelavic at the end of the rotation preseason last year for a reason, even while everyone was hyping him. Knew he’d be slow to transition to SEC and he didn’t have blow-away skills. This is different. Shot close to same three point percentage as Jelavic against better competition and did so on essentially double the volume. He’s also rangy, crazy wingspan, very athletic, moves like a guard and has very good defensive versatility. He’s a raw but very high ceiling pickup.

 

[kyjeff1]

Year 1 - 19
Year 2 - 20
Year 3 - 21
Year 4 - 22 (now)
Year 5 - 23 (next season)

I’ve seen the stuff about him having two years, I just don’t understand how that would work. Is that under the 5-in-5 rule or the current rules? Or maybe he’s still 22 when next season starts and it’s just a matter of what month his birthday is?

The way I understand it, you don't add the 19th birthday, it's after you turn 19, so the counter starts at 20. But that's my understanding of it.

 

[BlueBloodKyFan72]

I just like the attitude when he dunks. Give me that all day. Attitude. Players that aren't scared. Players that will talk a little ish

Good thing he can talk smack in a foreign language and not get a tech for taunting

 

[JASUN74]

The way I understand it, you don't add the 19th birthday, it's after you turn 19, so the counter starts at 20. But that's my understanding of it.

Yes. . he’s got two years left if that rule passed and by all accounts it’s going to next month.

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

There is a lot of difference between Afican basketball and what they play in the US. He might be good given some time but he is a long way from the NBA right now. He is 22 years right now. If he was as good as you think he would already be in the NBA.

He played in the best Italian league.

 

[preacherfan]

Of course. Everyone who is ours takes a 50% reduction in value immediately by our own. Hate that.

Amazing how times change. I recall when Jared Carter came to UK and our posters were saying that he was far better than some thought because he was recruited by UNC and "anyone who knows basketball knows that he will be a star." Even Tubby hyped him saying that "he could be one of the all time greats."

This board went from inflating the value when they signed to play at UK to what we have now. You can't make this stuff up!

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Amazing how times change. I recall when Jared Carter came to UK and our posters were saying that he was far better than some thought because he was recruited by UNC and "anyone who knows basketball knows that he will be a star." Even Tubby hyped him saying that "he could be one of the all time greats."

This board went from inflating the value when they signed to play at UK to what we have now. You can't make this stuff up!

It’s expanded further. We even dismiss our own players even AFTER they perform exceptionally. Oscar Tshiebwe was NPOY and our fanbase spent way too much time talking about his deficiencies more than his contributions at many points.

Oweh last year — trash.

Wish I knew why that happens. College players aren’t perfect. None of them. Even the best ones ever had weaknesses. Pistol Pete played little defense and had inefficient games. People expect something they will never get — perfection.

 

[ala_kat2]

If the 5-year clock starts on your 19th birthday then he’s in your “22-23=4” bracket right now. If the clock starts on the first full CBB season after you turn 19 then he may have 2 years left but that’s not how I understood the 5-in-5 rule. I mean it could be that be turned 22 sometime in the last month after the season ended. Not really worth pursuing this further bc we don’t have enough info. If the rumor(?) about him getting a two year contract is true then presumably the coaches know what’s going on.

It probably won’t matter because if he’s very good, he’ll jump to the NBA after 1 season. Or to a higher bidder.

 

[ala_kat2]

NDIAYE looks great on offense. I hope he can rebound because we only have one rebounder at present in Moreno. We need another strong 4 and 5 for defense and rebounding. Or is Noah gonna provide that? (JK, although Noah rebounds very well for his size)

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

NDIAYE looks great on offense. I hope he can rebound because we only have one rebounder at present in Moreno. We need another strong 4 and 5 for defense and rebounding. Or is Noah gonna provide that? (JK, although Noah rebounds very well for his size)

He’s a good but not great rebounder based on his numbers in Italian league

 

[DKersey]

Out of curiosity anyone know how he compares in ranking and the quality of league he was in compared to Jelavic? I remember seeing Jelavic highlights last summer and getting excited and he was pretty awful last year. I thought Carr Popes first year was great, but I think he was pretty highly rated from the portal wasn’t he?

there are similarities because both of them think they are guards and overly fond of the 3

 

[preacherfan]

Big Z was all of that and then some 1/20/24 v. UGA before John Vincent Calipari crushed his spirit like an empty beer can. Don’t tell me somebody accidentally executes a behind-the-back dribble bringing the ball up against SEC defenders and gets three blocks and five boards and three consecutive threes and four more points in sixteen minutes of play by accident.

Yeah, but then he never did it again despite playing 3 full seasons. Dontaie Allen is another one. Cal gets thrown out of the game and Allen goes off but never does it again. Go figure...

 

[kuhlkat]

I heard u heard N'diaye was a 2 legged version of Wenyen Gabriel

 

[kyjeff1]

It’s expanded further. We even dismiss our own players even AFTER they perform exceptionally. Oscar Tshiebwe was NPOY and our fanbase spent way too much time talking about his deficiencies more than his contributions at many points.

Oweh last year — trash.

Wish I knew why that happens. College players aren’t perfect. None of them. Even the best ones ever had weaknesses. Pistol Pete played little defense and had inefficient games. People expect something they will never get — perfection.

Yeah, the Oweh hate was crazy. He could have a great game, but these "fans" will pick out one or two things he didn't do well and only focus on that.

And if he didn't score 20+ points, forget about it, the comments were insane.