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Malick Diouf
Abra Weavers
PositionCenter
LeagueEast Asia Super League
Personal information
Born (1999-02-25) 25 February 1999 (age 27)
Listed height
6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Career information
CollegeCEU (until 2019)
UP (2022–2023)
Playing career
2024–present
Career history
2024–2025Pacific Caesar
2026–presentAbra Weavers
Career highlights

Maodo Malick Diouf (born 25 February 1999)[1][2] is a Senegalese-born naturalized Filipino basketball player for the Abra Weavers in the East Asia Super League (EASL).

Education

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Diouf studied in the Philippines. He first attended the Centro Escolar University (CEU) before moving to the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2020.[3]

Career

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College

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Malick Diouf played for the CEU Scorpions. The team won the 2019 National Capital Region Athletic Association.[4] The CEU Scorpions also played at the 2019 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup where it finished as runners-up.[4][5]

Diouf played for the UP Fighting Maroons at the basketball championship of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He helped UP win the Season 84 in 2022 and was named finals MVP. He also was named season MVP for Season 85 but his school lost to Ateneo in that run's finals.[6]

UP lost again in the finals to De La Salle in Season 86, though Diouf was named to the Mythical Team.[7] He incurred an injury to his right wrist during his last playing year, and underwent surgery in December 2023.[8][9]

Club

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After graduating from UP Diliman, Diouf joined the Zamboanga Valientes to play in the 2024 The Asian Tournament in Macau.[7][10][11]

In December 2024, Diouf was signed by the Pacific Caesar Surabaya of the Indonesian Basketball League in the lead up to the 2025 IBL season.[7][12]

Diouf had a brief return with the Valientes at the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship in early 2025.[11][13]

On May 23, 2026, Diouf signed with the TNT Tropang 5G as a replacement import for Bol Bol.[14] He was expected to play in TNT's game 3 of the 2026 PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals.[15] However the plan did not push through due to documentary requirements issues.[16] Diouf is competing with Chris McCullough as Bol's possible replacement for game 4.[17][18]

In September 2026, Diouf signed with the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League champions Abra Weavers for its East Asia Super League campaign, which Abra is joining as the Philippines' representative.[19] Because of the MPBL's restrictions on players without Filipino descent, Diouf, despite holding a Philippine passport, can only play for Abra's EASL games.

3x3

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Diouf also played 3x3 basketball. He played for the Mandaluyong SBP team at the 2025 Manila Challenger and the Kaohsiung City Challenger of the FIBA 3x3 Men's Pro Circuit in September and October 2025 respectively.[20][21][22] His naturalization bid is linked to the Philippine national 3x3 team program.[23]

Personal life

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Diouf is a devout Muslim from Senegal.[24] Diouf is a naturalized Filipino citizen via Republic Act No. 12318 which lapsed into law on May 18, 2026.[25][26] He took his oath of allegiance and acquired his Philippine passport by July 1, 2026.[27][28]

References

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  1. ↑ "Player / Maodo Malick Diouf". IBL. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Maodo Malick Diouf () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ Li, Matthew (December 17, 2019). "CEU's Malick Diouf set to transfer to UP". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (April 7, 2022). "UAAP: Pumaren happy to see Malick Diouf thriving in UP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ Villanueva, Kristina (March 20, 2019). "Maodo Malick Diouf hauls record 30 rebounds in CEU's D-League win". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (November 19, 2025). "Ex-UP center Malick Diouf a Gilas candidate for naturalization". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 Ulanday, John Bryan (December 21, 2024). "Ex-UAAP star Malick Diouf signs with Indonesian Basketball League team". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ Javier, Nikole (November 26, 2023). "Graduating Malick Diouf looking to give UP a title". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Outgoing UP star Malick Diouf says he gave it all while playing in PH". Rappler. January 8, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  10. ↑ Dalupang, Denison Rey (April 17, 2024). "Eyeing lucrative pro chances, Malick Diouf gets career reboot in China". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Garcia, John Mark (January 22, 2025). "Diouf open to opportunities in PBA, MPBL after Valientes stint". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  12. ↑ Li, Matthew (December 19, 2024). "Malick Diouf takes game to IBL, signs with Surabaya". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  13. ↑ Caacbay, Kennedy (January 22, 2025). "Basketball: Malick Diouf sees golden opportunity to impress scouts in Dubai tourney". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Meralco, TNT break standoff; Diouf replaces Bol". PBA.ph. May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  15. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (May 24, 2026). "TNT in dire straits for Game 3 as Malick Diouf 'not ready yet'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  16. ↑ Terrado, Jonas (May 24, 2026). "PBA: Malick Diouf grateful despite TNT stint not pushing through". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  17. ↑ Terrado, Jonas (May 24, 2026). "Chris McCullough set for PBA return as TNT import". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  18. ↑ Javier, Paige (May 24, 2026). "PBA: Diouf or McCullough? Chot Reyes wants to see who fits TNT better". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  19. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (September 4, 2026). "Abra Weavers bring Malick Diouf on board for maiden EASL campaign". SPIN.ph. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Mandaluyong SBP". Manila Challenger 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Switzerland's Lugano tops FIBA 3x3 Manila Challenger tourney". BusinessWorld. September 22, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  22. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (November 23, 2025). "Diouf 'open for everything' once naturalized for Gilas". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  23. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (November 19, 2025). "Tim Cone clueless on Malick Diouf naturalization. Here's why". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Late-night homework and 6 a.m. prayers: Inside Malick Diouf's surge as surprise MVP". ESPN.com. December 11, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  25. ↑ Tuazon, Ernest (November 19, 2025). "House begins process for naturalizing Diouf, Boatwright, Means". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Gilas prospects Malick Diouf, Elizabeth Means gain PH citizenship". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  27. ↑ Dioquino, Delfin (July 1, 2026). "Diouf, Means boost Gilas after officially becoming Filipino citizens". Rappler. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  28. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (July 1, 2026). "Malick Diouf, Elizabeth Means become Filipino citizens. Boatwright next?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
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