Strengths: One of the new rising stars from Senegal (along with the Samb brothers, Malick Badiane and Saer Sene who was drafted this year by Sonics), because of his tremendous size and young age (born in 90) he has one of the most promising futures for players from his country. He started to play basketball few years ago and already made part of last years Adidas Superstar Camp in europe, is showing since then a Has a great capacity to learn, playing now in a great team in Spain, Youssoupha is playing in many high level competitions over there. With great size(seems to be still growing), phenomenal wingspan this player really can be a dominant force in the game, excellent defender, great timing for block shots and a rebound machine,on the offense end has a interesting game, very active, decent post up game finishing with hooks shots and jump shots over his opponent, good presence, good attitude trying to touch the ball in every play and dunking the ball every time is possible, decente shot from mid range. excellent leadership and great mentallity for a player so young, loves the challenge and is not afraid to take the responsable of the game in clutch times.Is now playing for Gran Canaria fourth division team playing againsted olders guys. In a few more years will be a sure name for every NBA team.

Weaknesses: Still learning the game, needs to understand better how to use his body on the court, become more comfortable wit hthe speed of the game, needs to polish his overall skills, especially his game around the basket, still working on his coordination and fundaments … Also needs to add weight still very weak and suffer because of this against more strongers players who easilly can take him out of position, showed a great evolution since his arrival in spain(only 6 months and gained some pounds since then.