Achievements
- Won the 2025 Italian Cup with Aquila Trento.
- Member of the Italian national team.
- Played at the 2025 European Championship.
SALIOU NIANG
#7
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Forward
Nationality
Italy
Height
199 cm
Born
About SALIOU NIANG
Grew up with Fortitudo Bologna (Italy) junior team.
Made his debut with Fortitudo Bologna during the 2021-22 season.
Signed for the 2023-24 season by Aquila Trento.
Selected with the 58th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Signed with Virtus Bologna for the 2025-26 season.
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