Senegalese big man Ousmane N’diaye signs with Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Senegalese forward Ousmane N’Diaye has signed with Kentucky, adding a 6-foot-11 presence to the Wildcats’ frontcourt.

A native of Guediawaye, Senegal, N’Diaye recently turned 22 in March. He spent the 2025-26 season with Vanoli Cremona. In 26 games, he averaged 10.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in 27.3 minutes per contest.

N’Diaye must still be cleared by the NCAA before becoming eligible to play.

The 22-year-old has been on the NBA draft radar for several years. He declared for the 2023 NBA Draft before withdrawing ahead of the deadline and entered the 2025 draft, where he was not selected.