Niang NBA Draft: From Italy to Cleveland Cavaliers

Saliou’s constant improvement led him to further show off, to fly to the United States to prepare for the NBA draft.

The Dolomiti Energia Trentino expresses great pride for the achievement of this great milestone and for the work done with Saliou Niang, confirming once again how the growth of young people represents one of the main assets of the club.

Saliou Niang (Guardia Dolomiti Energia Trentino): “It is a dream that comes true, I am really happy: it was an incredible emotion. To get to here I worked a lot, but I will continue to do it with even more commitment to be able to play in NBA. I want to thank everyone: the club, teammates, coaches and fans. I send you a hug and a huge thanks ».

Rudy Gaddo (Sports Director Dolomiti Energia Trentino): «Another moment to remember at the end of an unforgettable, and perhaps unrepeatable season. Another opportunity for the whole club to be proud of how much the Juventus technical project is managing to express, year after year. I am very happy for Saliou and I am very happy for all people, and there are really many, who were close to him during his growth path, helping him to become a player who can reach these goals ».

Marco Crespi (Director Dolomiti Energia Basketball Academy): «The night of the draft. It’s time for a dream achieved. Saliou and Aquila are present in the NBA draft scoreboard. You can go crazy with excited joy. You can even with more energy to work in a club that has a special vision. Saliou I love you. Ah, it overtakes everyone ».

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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