Dubai Basketball nearing deals with EuroLeague standouts Alpha Diallo and Mamadi Diakite

13/05/202610:35

Alpha Diallo EA7 Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano - AS Monaco EuroLeague 2025/2026 Milano, 09/10/2025 Foto AlessiaDoniselli / Ciamillo-Castoria

According to BasketNews, Dubai are finalizing agreements with the EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year and Baskonia’s breakout center

Dubai Basketball are preparing two major additions for next season. According to BasketNews, the club is finalizing agreements with Alpha Diallo and Mamadi Diakite, two standout EuroLeague players.

Diallo, a 28-year-old 2.01m forward, was named EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals with AS Monaco.

Diakite, a 29-year-old 2.06m center, is coming off a strong rookie EuroLeague season with Baskonia. Over the final stretch, he averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks, shooting 71% on two-pointers.