Mamadi Diakite is an interesting big man prospect for the Minnesota Timberwolves that brings an energetic defensive-minded presence to the floor. At 6-foot-9, 230 pounds, Diakite is a good defender in space (both along the perimeter and in the post) and can stretch the floor in a limited capacity.
While Diakite is an older prospect (fifth year senior), he is a high-floor, low-risk player that, while he won’t grow much in terms of what he can bring to your team, should still be a rotational player in the NBA.
Diakite was especially impressive defending the rim for a top-ranked Virginia defense in college.