Alassan N’Diaye
Alassan N’Diaye
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Ari Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Neumann faced an uphill battle in the second half, starving for offense and facing a near double-digit deficit, but that’s when N’Diaye stepped up most to drag his team back into the game and give them a shot to force OT in the final seconds. The only frontcourt presence against a long and athletic Judge rotation, the East Stroudsburg commit pieced together a workmanlike performance on his way to 17 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 14 points in the second half. He was a nonstop force attacking the offensive glass, using his strength and sticky hands to create extra possessions. N’Diaye is the type of undersized but tough-nosed forward that ESU has thrived with for years, with the Delaware native slotting in as next in line for the perennial PSAC contender.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
N’Diaye gets the nod here narrowly over Malik Hughes Malik Hughes 6'6" | PF Archbishop Ryan | 2026 State PA thanks in large part to Saints’ 10-3 record in the league. The senior forward was a model of consistency as the only frontcourt presence for a high-octane Neumann team, thriving as an undersized big despite his natural position being at the ‘4’. He brings a versatile blend of skill and physicality with a steady motor that should bode well for his translation to the PSAC. N’Diaye’s season was stamped by a 35-point outburst in the penultimate game of the regular season to help Neumann escape with an overtime win.
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Read EvaluationAaron Proia | Prep Hoops Scout
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-Pretty dominant performance from N’Diaye as the East Stroudsburg commit took home MVP in a statement win for Neumann Goretti. N’Diaye started things off with a C2C drive and double clutch lay in transition after snagging the defensive rebound, showed his passing ability with a good one-more to a corner shooter from the ring and a baseline drive and kick to a shooter on the opposite wing, jumped a passing lane and went C2C again to score at the other end, hit a bump n floater off the window– the instincts and reads in quick windows were impressive and what you expect out of a senior forward. His most impressive play came when he met a big at the peak for a block then drove it C2C again to finish with an AND1 inside hand finish at the rim. His ability to score around the rim and serve as a connector from the wings allowed NG to really break the game open.
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Read EvaluationCarey Smith | Prep Hoops Scout
At Philly HS Live, N’Diaye continued to advance his recruiting stock with his outstanding stretch-4 style play. N’Diaye dominated with his interior scoring via quick post ups, dives to the cup and the offensive glass. He also was effective in pick-n-roll action. His footwork and bag of interior moves/ fakes was impressive. N’Diaye also flashed an accurate jump shot with range out to the 3-point line. His rim-to-rim speed is an underrated asset as N’Diaye frequently contributed points one the secondary break. On defense, N’Diaye cleaned the glass and blocked shots.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Moving up from his native Delaware to test himself in the vaunted Philly Catholic League, N’Diaye made a name for himself this winter with an All-PCL campaign in which he cemented himself as one of the most productive junior forwards in the state. Having played on the UAA circuit last summer, he’ll now take his talents to the HGSL where his versatile, tough-nosed attack is sure to make further waves. Somewhat of a throwback ‘4’-man but certainly with modern elements, N’Diaye brings a consistent physicality to the floor as he zealously does the dirty work and racks up production efficiently within the flow of the game. With soft hands and touch from all over the floor, plus the instincts to routinely find himself in the soft spots of the defense, he’s a consistently effective release valve for his guards. N’Diaye should reel in scholarship-level interest and offers in the months to come with a chance to work his way onto D1 radars, particularly if he can continue to expand as a ballhandler.
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Read EvaluationCarey Smith | Prep Hoops Scout
99 to 28…N’Diaye is a highly regarded stretch-4 prospect who was an integral part of Neumann-Goretti’s 5A state championship team. In the regular season N’Diaye posted 15 points and 8.5 rebounds per game while shooting 54% from the field and 42% from deep. N’Diaye assembled a monster state tournament run that included a 26-point effort (1three) against Marple Newton in the 1st round as well as 17 points (2 triples) and 10 rebounds in NG’s semifinal victory over Upper Moreland. N’Diaye can dominate a game with his interior scoring via quick post ups, dives to the cup and the offensive glass. He is also an effective pick-n-roll player. His 3-point shooting must be respected too. N’Diaye’s footwork is remarkable for a high school prospect. On defense, N’Diaye cleaned the glass and blocked shots.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Coming from relatively off the radar at St. Mark’s (DE), N’Diaye grew into an All-PCL performer while bringing a consistent two-way edge to the Neumann frontcourt amid a lineup of high-octane guards. With a robust frame, nonstop motor, soft touch, and an innate nose for the ball, N’Diaye soaked up rebounds and corralled dumpoff passes en route to efficient buckets around the cup. He showed himself to be a reliable threat to space the floor off the catch while also mixing in some flashes of faceup scoring when given the opportunity. His ball skills aren’t the cleanest and he’s a bit undersized for his role at the D1 level, but the production, versatility, and blue-collar approach will surely attract a flurry of scholarship-level coaches if maintained over the next year.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Moving up from St. Mark’s (DE), N’Diaye made his presence felt loudly with an All-PCL season, increasing his production while also stepping up notably in competition. A blue-collar forward with modern elements to his skillset, he impacts every game with his bruising frame and rugged approach in the frontcourt. N’Diaye proved himself to be a voracious rebounder and efficient interior scorer, with the ball constantly finding him whether his number is called or not. His toughness and sturdy build allow him to play bigger than his size defensively, which he was often forced to do in a guard-heavy Neumann rotation. Coming from relatively off the radar, N’Diaye established himself as a clearcut scholarship prospect with a chance to earn D1 attention as he develops over the next year.
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Read EvaluationCarey Smith | Prep Hoops Scout
N’Diaye is a highly regarded stretch-4 prospect. In this win he flashed a smooth 3-point shot, but N’Diaye dominated this game with his interior scoring (26 pts.; 1 three). The junior scored via post-ups, dives to the rim and the offensive glass. His interior footwork as well as his bag of fakes and spin moves were impressive. On defense, N’Diaye cleaned the glass and blocked shots.
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Read EvaluationTom Keller | Prep Hoops Scout
N’Diaye is a power post who thrives in and around the painted area of the floor. He does a good job fighting for position inside. N’Diaye is active on the glass and comes up with 2nd chance efforts. He is able to alter shots on the defensive end. N’Diaye runs the floor with ease. He is a walking double double without a play being drawn up. He spends a lot of time at the foul line.
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