Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American and Guinean |
| Date of Birth | 29/06/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Alpha Diallo
04/08/2026
The Denver Nuggets officially announced the signing of free agent forward Alpha Diallo to an NBA contract. The move added the EuroLeague's 2025-26 best defender to the roster as a rookie after his five seasons with AS Monaco.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Forward who plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA and previously spent five seasons with AS Monaco in EuroLeague. |
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| Notable Role | Earned EuroLeague best defender honours with AS Monaco |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
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| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Position | Forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Brewster Academy (graduated 2016) |
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| College | Providence College (graduated 2020) |
| Other | Webster University men's basketball roster, 2023-24 to 2024-25 |
Relationships & More
| Agent | Javon Phillips |
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| Representation | Excel Sports Management |
Family
| Parents | Sal and Mariam Diallo |
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| Siblings | Younger sister, Fatima |
Career
| Draft Status | Undrafted |
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| College Team | Providence Friars |
| European Clubs | Lavrio (2020-2021); AS Monaco (five seasons) |
| Current Team | Denver Nuggets (rookie, 2026-27 season) |
| International | Guinea national team (2019 to 2026) |
| Notable Achievements | EuroLeague best defender title (2025-26 season); career-high 35 points for Providence on 15/02/2020 against Seton Hall; career-high 17 rebounds for Providence on 12/02/2020 against St. John's; LNB Élite champion with AS Monaco (2023, 2024, 2026) |
| NBA Contract | One-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, signed as a free agent in 2026 |
Favourites
| Hobby | Bowling |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the NBA as an undrafted player at age 29. | |
| 2. Previously lived in Denver, where he returned to join the Nuggets. | |
| 3. Played for the USA team that won bronze at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. |
