These Colossal Athletes Are Giants in Their Games!

Mamadou N’Diaye – 7’6″

Nicknamed the “UC Irvine Giant” for good reason, Mamadou N’Diaye stood out on the court at a towering 7-foot-6 and a listed 300 pounds.  While his college career was filled with accolades like Big West Defensive Player of the Year, the NBA draft passed him by in 2016.

Undeterred, he took his talents overseas, playing professionally in Mexico. But Mamadou wasn’t just a force on the court. In 2016, during the NBA Summer League, he showcased a surprising skill—he sank a free throw one-handed behind his back!

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