Tiefing Diawara Scouting Report
Evaluation: Key Performances from Global Competitions
Tiefing Diawara
Team: St Johns Northwestern: DME Basketball Academy (USA)
Height/Position: 6’11” Center
Nationality: Mali
Birthdate: February 20, 2006
Level: Mid Major +
Roles: Play Finisher
Swing Skills: Low Post Scoring
Tiefing Diawara, a 6'11" big man from Mali with a 7'3" wingspan, is currently enrolled at St. John's Northwestern DME in Wisconsin after spending the last few years with Orange1 Bassano in Italy. Diawara has excellent size and length, plus good mobility and coordination for a big-bodied throwback low post presence.
He works hard to establish low post position and shows flashes of scoring potential with quick spin moves and an effective drop step in his arsenal. While his touch around the rim is promising, it remains inconsistent at best, though he can finish with both hands around the rim. Diawara has a solid motor and is an effective as a roll man that score easy buckets by crashing the the offensive glass, as he loves battling in the paint to create second-chance opportunities.
In 2022, he showcased high upside with good hands and an aggressive mindset, looking to emphatically dunk everything around him. He also flashed the ability to attack closeouts and make instinctive plays on the move.
However, his recent performances haven’t matched those early flashes, and his development has stalled compared to initial expectations.
Diawara’s low post game remains raw and unpolished, with some really ugly possessions lead to turnovers or wild shots around the rim. He doesn't offer floor-spacing and tends to rely heavily on his strength and trying to outmuscle opponents.
While he could thrive in a play-finishing role alongside a good point guard, he currently lacks the skill set to be a reliable low post scorer or facilitator. Despite his early promise, Diawara will need to refine his offensive game and improve his decision-making to maximize his potential.