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Mamadi Diakite, born on January 21, 1997 in Conakry, Conakry Region, Guinea, is a basketball player. That puts Mamadi Diakite at 29 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Virginia. The listed height is 206 cm.
My Take
Diakite's path genuinely moves me. From Conakry in Guinea to the University of Virginia, where he won the 2019 NCAA title, and then to an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, his story is a reminder of how far talent and persistence can travel. At 206 cm he has obvious physical gifts, but what I respect is the steady climb rather than overnight hype. Now competing in Europe with Baskonia, he keeps proving himself on new stages. I see in him the kind of quietly relentless professional who earns every honor, and I will keep rooting for his journey.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mamadi Diakite
- Name (Japanese)
- ママディ・ディアキテ
- Reading
- ままでぃ・でぃあきて
- Born
- January 21, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Conakry, Conakry Region, Guinea
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- University
- University of Virginia
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mamadi Diakite born?
Born January 21, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Mamadi Diakite from?
Mamadi Diakite is from Conakry, Conakry Region, Guinea.
What does Mamadi Diakite do?
Mamadi Diakite works as basketball player.
How tall is Mamadi Diakite?
Mamadi Diakite is 206 cm.