OCTOBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OUSMANE DIENG #13 - SMALL FORWARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
3.5 PPG •
2.6 RPG •
0.8 APG
3.5 PPG
2.6 RPG
0.8 APG
Ousmane Dieng's Connecting Ability On Display in Preseason Opener Oklahoma City’s forgotten rookie from the 2022 haul could play a big role this season.
OKC Thunder: Ousmane Dieng, Aleksej Pokusevski Could Battle for Minutes Oklahoma City’s two lengthy backup forwards could be vying for the same spot come season start.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
OKC Thunder: Ousmane Dieng With a Chance to Blossom in 2023-24 Season After a developmental rookie season, Oklahoma City forward Ousmane Dieng looks to bridge the gap and make a name for himself on this Thunder...
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKC Thunder: Ousmane Dieng With a Chance to Blossom in 2023-24 Season After a developmental rookie season, Oklahoma City forward Ousmane Dieng looks to bridge the gap and make a name for himself on this Thunder...
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Thunder Forward Ousmane Dieng Finding Comfort in Summer League Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng showed promising signs in his second appearance in Las Vegas Summer League.
JULY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder Forward Ousmane Dieng Finding Comfort in Summer League Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng showed promising signs in his second appearance in Las Vegas Summer League.
JULY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dazzles Wednesday Dieng posted 22 points (9-11 FG, 3-4 3PT, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and a steal in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 98-87 win over Indiana during Summer League.
Impact After sitting out Tuesday's contest, Dieng turned in a stellar performance Wednesday, showcasing the ability to score off the dribble and as a spot-up shooter. He also took on a facilitating role, dishing out six assists while only turning the ball over once. Considering Dieng has shown signs of significant improvement and figures to be competing for a rotation spot, he could be a shut-down candidate.
JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Tuesday Dieng (undisclosed) is sitting out Tuesday's Summer League game against Houston, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Impact The Thunder are likely resting Dieng to give some other players an opportunity to show what they can do. Dieng has averages of 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in four Summer League games.
JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder: Ousmane Dieng Quietly Posting Solid Summer League Ousmane Dieng is quietly putting together a strong Summer League campaign.
JULY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Scores 22 points Dieng produced 22 points (10-12 FG, 2-3 3PT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and nine turnovers in Thursday's 100-91 Summer League win over the 76ers.
Impact The 2022 first-round pick had quite the showing, racking up 15 points by halftime. The Thunder were missing three key players in Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams, so Tre Mann and Dieng had the greenest of lights and combined for 45 points. The frontcourt is crowded in Oklahoma City, but Dieng is doing his part to make a push for minutes this season.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Summer League Could Give Ousmane Dieng a Chance to Show Off Development Oklahoma City’s forgotten rookie had a big season in the G League, and could’ve contributed even more if not for a midseason injury.
JUNE 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Summer League Could Give Ousmane Dieng a Chance to Show Off Development Oklahoma City’s forgotten rookie had a big season in the G League, and could’ve contributed even more if not for a midseason injury.
JUNE 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Rookie Deep Dive: Ousmane Dieng From the NBL to the NBA, Ousmane Dieng continues to impress with his trajectory as a shooter, playmaker, and defender.
MAY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder End of Year Report Card: Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng spent plenty of his first season playing with the Oklahoma City Blue.
MAY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ousmane Dieng: Thunder's Hidden Gem Entering Next Season Lost in the success Oklahoma City had last season, rookie Ousmane Dieng flashed tremendous upside.
APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ousmane Dieng: Thunder's Hidden Gem Entering Next Season Lost in the success Oklahoma City had last season, rookie Ousmane Dieng flashed tremendous upside.
APRIL 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ousmane Dieng's Rookie Season Shows Room for Improvement and High Ceiling Ousmane Dieng’s rookie season didn’t break the stat sheet, but still showed signs of being a valuable piece to the OKC rotation.
APRIL 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Will come off the bench Wednesday Dieng will return to the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact The Thunder will go with their usual starters for Wednesday's play-in game, so Dieng will likely return to being a negligible part of the rotation. He's not a great target in daily fantasy leagues.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Rookies Headline Top Performers in Win Over Spurs Jalen Williams and Ousmane Dieng showed plenty of progress Sunday night.
MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Provides bench boost Dieng recorded 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 28 minutes during Sunday's 102-90 victory over the Spurs.
Impact Dieng put together a decent shooting line and fell just two rebounds shy of his first double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. However, his eight rebounds mark a new season high for the forward. Dieng has put up double figures in the scoring column in four of his last five games, and he's tacked on at least one steal in four of the five matchups.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ousmane Dieng and Jalen Williams led the Thunder over the Spurs in 102-90 win. Ousmane Dieng and Jalen Williams lead the Thunder over the Spurs in 102-90 win.
MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Solid contribution off bench Dieng finished with 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-101 loss to the Suns.
Impact Dieng managed just two points over the first three quarters before going 4-of-8 from the field for 10 points in the final period. The Oklahoma City forward added seven boards in the contest, which tied Josh Giddey and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl for the team lead, and he's now averaging five rebounds per game in March. Dieng has also scored in double figures in three straight games.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ousmane Dieng's Strong Stretch a Sign of Growth Oklahoma City’s second lottery pick is starting to find a groove late in the season.
MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ousmane Dieng Providing Valuable Support Since Returning From G League Stint Ousmane Dieng didn’t play for the Thunder in nearly a month, but he’s played well since his return.
MARCH 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Recalled by Thunder Dieng was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Dieng spent the last week and a half in the G League but should be available for the Thunder's matchup against the Jazz on Friday. He hasn't been a consistent member of the parent club's rotation this year, but it's possible he sees some NBA playing time down the stretch, especially since Kenrich Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for the season.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
