Pierria Henry selected the top Senegalese player playing abroad in last week's games

We bring you last week's top performances from Senegalese players who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Pierria Henry

   #1. This week's number one is former international point guard Pierria Henry (193-1993, college: Charlotte, currently plays in Turkey). He contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked Dacka (19-11) crushing them 94-69 in a derby game in the Turkish BSL in Tuesday night's game. Henry recorded 10 points, 8 assists and 4 steals in 24 minutes on the court. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (24-2) is placed first in the BSL. It was his team's ninth consecutive victory in a row. This year Henry averages: 8.6ppg, 2.8rpg, 6.4apg, 2.0spg, 2FGP: 48.8%, 3FGP: 43.8% and FT: 86.4% in 24 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Senegalese and American. Henry played for the Senegalese senior national team year ago.

Ibrahima Fall-Faye

   #2. Second place goes to former international power forward Ibrahima Fall-Faye (207-1997, currently plays in France). He could not help Monaco (7-3) to beat SIG Strasbourg (19-15). Fall-Faye recorded 9 points in 17 minutes. But the league leader Monaco lost 87-100 at home to the lower-ranked (#7) SIG Strasbourg. This year Fall-Faye's overall stats are: 6.1ppg, 4.2rpg, 2FGP: 64.7%(77-119), 3FGP: 22.2% and FT: 53.8% in 35 games. He played for the Senegalese national team in 21.

Youssoupha Fall

   #3. The Senegalese player who performed third best last week abroad was former U18 international center Youssoupha Fall (221-1995, currently plays in France). Fall contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Cholet Basket (18-16) 82-66 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA in Friday night's game. He scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (11-3) is placed first in the Betclic ELITE ProA. Fall's total stats this season are: 9.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 2FGP: 73.7%(126-171) and FT: 67.0%. He is another player who holds two passports: Senegalese and French. Fall played for the Senegalese U18 national team year ago.

Khalifa Diop

   #4. Center Khalifa Diop (215-2002, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Gran Canaria in their game against Barca (27-7) in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Diop recorded 7 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Gran Canaria was defeated 93-82 on the road by the leading Barca. Diop's total stats this season are: 6.7ppg and 4.3rpg. He used to play for the Senegalese national team back in 22.

Mbaye Ndiaye

   #5. Former international small forward Mbaye Ndiaye (203-1999, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for ADA Blois (8-6) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance ADA Blois was edged 75-74 on the opponent's court by the lower-ranked Chalon/Saor (#7). Ndiaye was the top scorer with 18 points. He also added 8 rebounds. Ndiaye has relatively good stats this season: 11.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.3apg, 1.6bpg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the Senegalese national team years ago.

Ousmane Barro

   #6. An experienced power forward Ousmane Barro (207-1984, college: Marquette, currently plays in Romania) managed to help CSO Voluntari to win against the league leader Cluj Napoca (4-0) 74-69 in the Romanian Liga Nationala in Saturday night's game. He scored 5 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. CSO Voluntari (4-0) is placed second in the Liga Nationala. So far his team won all three games in the Finals. Barro's total stats this season are: 5.9ppg and 4.8rpg. He is a former U18 international player as he played for the Senegalese team year ago.

Bamba Fall

   #7. Former international center Bamba Fall (217-1986, agency: Players Group, college: SMU, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Palencia's victory against the closely-ranked Oviedo (19-15) 76-71 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Thursday night's game. He recorded 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 18 minutes. Easycharger Palencia (20-14) is placed fifth in the LEB Gold. This year Fall's total stats are: 6.9ppg and 3.4rpg in 35 games. He used to play for the Senegalese national team years ago.

Moise Diame

   #8. Center Moise Diame (206-1986, currently plays in France) couldn't help Caen (7-11) in their last game on Friday. Despite his good performance the ninth-placed Caen (7-11) was defeated 78-71 in La Rochelle by the higher-ranked La Rochelle (#5) in the Group A. Diame was the second best scorer with 11 points. He also added 7 rebounds. Diame has averaged so far 9.7ppg, 8.5rpg, 1.3bpg and 1.4spg. He used to play for the Senegalese national team back in 19.

Momar N'Doye

   #9. Former international forward Momar N'Doye (199-1995, currently plays in France) couldn't help Mulhouse (7-11) in their game against Lorient (2-10) in the French NM1 (third division). He scored 8 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Mulhouse (#8) was crushed 92-55 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked Lorient (#7) in the Group A. N'Doye has averaged so far 8.8ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.6apg. He used to play for the Senegalese national team years ago.

Sidy N'Dir

   #10. Guard Sidy N'Dir (186-1995, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in France) is a teammate of previously mentioned Momar N'Doye and both played together in the last French NM1 game. N'Dir couldn't help Mulhouse (7-11) in their game against Lorient (2-10). He scored only 4 points. Mulhouse (#8) was crushed 92-55 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked Lorient (#7) in the Group A. N'Dir has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.4apg and 1.1spg. He is a former international player as years ago he still played for the Senegalese senior national team.

   #11. Former international shooting guard Ousmane Gueye (192-1982, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Bologna Basket in their game against Olginate in the Italian Serie B (third division). Gueye cannot count Thursday's game as one of the best ones. He recorded only one point in 13 minutes. His team lost 69-84. Gueye has averaged so far 5.7ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.1apg in 14 games. He used to play for the Senegalese national team years ago.


The list of other players, who all have Senegalese passport but never been selected to any of Senegalese national teams:

   #1. Experienced Amath M'Baye (205-PF-1989, college: Oklahoma, currently plays in Turkey) could not help Pinar Karsiyaka (18-12) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his very good performance Pinar Karsiyaka was defeated 83-68 on the road by the second-ranked Efes. M'Baye was the second best scorer with 15 points. He also added 4 rebounds. M'Baye has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 15.1ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.9apg. M'Baye has a dual citizenship: Senegalese and French.

   #2. Ousmane Diop (204-F/C-2000, currently plays in Italy) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Brescia (1-3) crushing them 98-68 in the Italian Serie A last Friday. He scored 10 points and blocked 2 blocks in 17 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Banco di Sardegna Sassari (4-0) is placed first in the Serie A. So far his team won all five games in the Quarter-Finals. This year Diop's total stats are: 5.9ppg and 3.4rpg in 30 games he played so far. He is another player who holds two passports: Senegalese and Italian.

   #3. Pape Diop (204-C/F-1996, college: SE Louisiana, currently plays in Georgia) was not able to help TSU in their last game. Despite Diop's very good performance his team lost 83-88 at home to the lower-ranked (#4) Batumi. He recorded 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 24 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Diop's first season in pro basketball. Diop has relatively good stats this year: 10.4ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.3apg and 1.2spg in 27 games.

   #4. Sidy Djitte (208-C-1994, college: Clemson, currently plays in Australia) was the major contributor in a Bendigo Braves' victory against the 13th-ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (3-4) 90-74 in the Australian State League (second division) on Saturday night. Djitte had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 12 rebounds in 52 minutes; not bad, considering it's only his first season in pro basketball. Bendigo Braves (2-6) are placed 15th in NBL1 South group. This year Djitte has relatively solid stats: 14.5ppg, 10.5rpg and 1.5apg in four games.

   #5. Serigne Barro (208-C-1995, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Palencia (20-14) in their last game. Despite Barro's good performance Palencia was edged 88-85 in Azpeitia by the much lower-ranked (#14) Juaristi ISB. He had a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting 13 rebounds in 33 minutes. Barro's team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. This year Barro's total stats are: 8.5ppg and 6.9rpg in 21 games.

   #6. Atoumane Diagne (215-C-1998, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Coruna (20-15) in their last game on Friday. Despite his good performance Coruna was defeated 83-79 on the opponent's court by the much lower-ranked Almansa (#15). Diagne recorded 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Diagne's total stats this season are: 7.5ppg and 4.9rpg.

   #7. Mouhamed Barro (204-F-1995, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Melilla's victory against the closely-ranked Lleida 74-60 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) last Saturday. Barro recorded 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Barro has averaged so far 6.3ppg and 4.4rpg.

   #8. Mamadou Niang (209-C-1994, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Granada in their game against Caceres in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division). He recorded 6 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 20 minutes. His team was edged 88-86. Niang has averaged so far 6.8ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.1bpg in 33 games.

   #9. Serigne Mbaye (187-PG-2003, college: SUNY Adirondack, currently plays in Basketball Africa League) couldn't help SLAC in their game against Zamalek in the Basketball Africa League. Mbaye recorded 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 37 minutes. His team was badly defeated by 17 points 66-49. Mbaye has averaged so far 6.7ppg and 3.0rpg in six games.

   #10. Magaye Seck (201-C-2001, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Piacenza in their game against Scafati in the Italian Serie A2 (second division). Seck cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. He recorded only 2 points in 3 minutes on the court. His team lost 69-79. Seck has averaged so far 1.8ppg and 1.5rpg in 22 games.