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ALIOU DIARRA

ALIOU DIARRA

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Center

Virtus Bologna

Nationality

Mali

Height

206 cm

Born

Achievements

  • Twice named to the All-Basketball Africa League First Team (2023, 2024).
  • Twice chosen as the BAL Defensive Player of the Year (2023, 2025).
  • Named to the BAL All-Defensive First Team three times (2023, 2024, 2025).
  • Won the 2024 Rwanda League championship with APR in 2024. Won the 2024 Rwandan Cup with APR in 2024. Member of the Mali national team.
  • Won the silver medal at the AfroBasket 2025 tournament.
  • Named to the AfroBasket 2025 All-Tournament Team.

About ALIOU DIARRA

Grew up in Kayes, Mali.

Made his professional debut with Stade Malien Bamako during the 2022–23 season.

Moved to Morocco for the 2023–24 season, signed by FUS Rabat.

Moved to Rwanda for the 2024–25 season, signed by APR.

Moved to Italy for the 2025-26 season, signed with Virtus Bologna.