UNLV Lands Top-100 Center Pape N'diaye

Pape N’Diaye, On3’s No. 80 player in the 2024 class, has committed to UNLV. N’diaye is a rising senior at Las Vegas (NV) Trinity International Schools. He played travel ball with the Las Vegas Knicks NXT Pro16 Circuit.

Throughout the process, the four-star center picked up offers from programs like Oklahoma, TCU, Miami, Xavier, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Colorado, Arizona State, and more.

Playing with the Las Vegas Knicks this summer, N’diaye averaged close to 10 points and 10.9 rebounds while blocking 4.3 shots per game. He earned invites to this summer’s Pangos All-American and NBPA Top 100 Camps this summer to play in front of NBA personnel.

N’Diaye is Kevin Kruger and UNLV’s second commitment of the 2024 class. He joins three-star wing James Evans of Valencia (CA) West Ranch High.

N’diaye’s Scouting Report

Pape N’diaye is one of the most natural shot blockers in the 2024 class. He uses his long arms and quick-twitch athleticism to affect play around the rim. Able to use both arms to send shots into the bleachers. While very thin, he will need to add weight as he continues to move forward. He is tough and not afraid to mix things up. N’diaye is a good rebounder, high-pointing the ball in traffic and understanding good positioning. Offensively, he will need to continue adding to his game. He is good in the dunker spots, aggressive with put-backs, and switches ends quickly, getting out in transition with a purpose. Adding weight will be key in his growth, but the shot-blocking is why he is ranked among the top 100.