Malick Badiane
Malick Badiane (born January 1, 1984) is a Senegalese former professional basketball player. He played mainly as a center (basketball), center, but could also play at the Power forward (basketball), power forward position. He is 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) in height. Club career Early years Badiane started his career playing for the US Rail Thies team in the Senegalese Division I Basketball League, Senegalese League in the 2000–01 season. He emerged on the American basketball scene after an impressive showing at the ABCD Camp in Teaneck, New Jersey, Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. There, he shined despite getting limited touches, emerging as one of the camp's top 30 players.Pro Basketball - Centers.
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Europe

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Power Forward (basketball)
The power forward (PF), also known as the four or strong forward, is a Basketball position, position in basketball. Power forwards play a role similar to center (basketball), centers. When on Offense (sports), offense, they typically play with their backs towards the basket. When on Defense (sport), defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, one of which is rebound (basketball), rebounding. Many power forwards are noted for their mid-range jump-shot, and several players have become very accurate from . Earlier, these skills were more typically exhibited in the European style of play. Some power forwards known as stretch fours, have since extended their shooting range to three-point field goals. In the NBA, power forwards usually range from 6' 7" (2.01 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m) while in the WNBA, power forwards are usually b ...
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