When Gorgui Dieng plays in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves, he’s a solid role player who usually comes off the bench and can contribute solid defense while also adding some mid-range game on offense.
When Dieng suits up to represent his home country of Senegal at the FIBA AfroBasket tournament, he instantly becomes the best player on the floor.
Senegal has played five games so far in the tournament (three in group/pool play, two in tournament play). Dieng has led Senegal to victories in all five games. Here are the stat lines Dieng has produced according to FIBA.