Ousmane Dieng
#21C · Milwaukee Bucks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 153 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 42.8% | 33.1% | 72.6% |
| 2025-26 | 45 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 43.7% | 40.5% | 72.2% |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 40.0% | 57.1% | 100.0% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.7M
AAV
$6.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ousmane Dieng's contract with the Milwaukee Bucks grades out as an overpay, earning a D- CVI grade. At $6.7M per year over 1 year, this is a role player contract. Ousmane's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 22 years old, Ousmane is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Ousmane to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Ousmane Dieng earns a D+ Performance grade, reflecting below-average production for a Center. Across 153 career games, Ousmane has averaged 4.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Ousmane's strongest metric is FG% at 4283.5, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.2, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Ousmane ranks 94th in overall performance. Ousmane will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Current Sentiment
Dieng generates cautiously optimistic buzz after Bucks trade, with media highlighting his potential upside. His D+ performance shows inconsistency, though postgame commentary suggests improving contributions recently. Contract appears reasonable at $6.7M given bench role expectations and youth trajectory. The main narrative centers on whether he'll justify the 'jewel' label or remain inconsistent. Fans are hopeful but measured—his three-team trade history makes long-term confidence uncertain.
Transaction History
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