N'Faly Dante: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 4 | 3:51 | 0.8 | 1.8 | - | 0.5 | - | 0.3/1 25.0% | 0.3/1 25.0% | -/- - | 0.3/0.3 100.0% | 0.8 | 1 | 0.3 | - | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 15.1% | 1.4 | 33.8% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% | 26.8% | 23.4% | 0.0% | 3.2% | -18.4 | 6.2% | 0.0% |
 |  | 4 | 16:13 | 11.8 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.5/5.8 95.7% | 5.5/5.8 95.7% | -/- - | 0.5/1 50.0% | 2 | 3.8 | 0.8 | - | 1.8 | - | 6.8 | 19.8 | 18.0 | 7.9 | 15.5% | 6.9 | 94.9% | 95.7% | 0.0% | 17.4% | 12.0% | 22.7% | 17.3% | 16.9% | 2.2% | 21.6 | 2.3% | 3.6% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:16 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | V 129-116 vs  | G League | |
| 14:20 | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | V 135-103 vs  | G League | |
| 14:08 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | - | D 104-111 vs  | G League | |
| 31:07 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | V 121-113 vs | G League | |
| 1:42 | - | - | - | - | - | V 122-102 vs  | NBA | |
| 1:21 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | V 108-128 @  | NBA | |
| 8:40 | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | - | D 100-117 vs  | NBA |
Player Profile
When N'Faly Dante steps onto an NBA court today, few can imagine the obstacle-filled journey this Malian center traveled to reach the Houston Rockets. His story is one of unwavering resilience, forged through injuries and administrative delays that could have crushed many players' ambitions.
Recruited as a five-star prospect at Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas, Dante had everything needed to succeed quickly. He even led his team to its first GEICO Nationals appearance, confirming his exceptional potential. But his time at the University of Oregon would turn into a true uphill battle. Between NCAA eligibility delays and a series of serious injuries — including an anterior cruciate ligament tear — the young big man saw his early college years slip away.
It was precisely in the face of adversity that Dante revealed his true character. Far from giving up, he turned every setback into added motivation. His final college season in 2024 was spectacular: he became one of the most impactful players in the Pac-12, demonstrating remarkable improvement and natural leadership that impressed NBA scouts.
His defensive skills, rebounding ability, and offensive efficiency near the basket now make him a valuable asset for Houston. The 7-foot center, who represented Mali at the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship, proves that determination can overcome even the most daunting obstacles. His two-way contract with the Rockets and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers is just the beginning of an NBA journey he earned through sheer perseverance.
Honors & Championships
N'Faly Dante established himself as one of the most dominant centers in college basketball during his senior season at Oregon.
- MVP of the 2024 Pac-12 Tournament after leading Oregon to the conference championship
- Legendary performance of 28 points and 20 rebounds against Creighton in March Madness
- Outstanding 2023-24 averages: 17.0 points on 69.5% shooting, 9.2 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.7 steals
- Nine double-doubles and six 20-plus point games during his final college season
- Ranked among the Pac-12 leaders in several major statistical categories
- Confirming his potential in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers: 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and over 2 blocks per game
Awards & Individual Honors
N'Faly Dante established himself as one of the most dominant centers in the Pac-12, capping it off with an exceptional run in the 2024 conference tournament.
- Pac-12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2024)
- Pac-12 All-Tournament Team (2024)
- Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2024)
- First Team All-Pac-12 (2023, 2024)
- NABC All-District Second Team (2019)
- Five-star high school recruit and top prospect in Kansas for his class
- International representative with Mali at the FIBA U17 World Championships
