Trento, 27 June (LaPresse) – "It's a dream come true, I'm really happy: it was an incredible feeling. I've worked really hard to get here, but I'll continue to do so with even more commitment to be able to play in the NBA. I want to thank everyone: the club, my teammates, the coaches and the fans. I send you all a hug and a huge thank you." These were the words of Saliou Niang, guard for Dolomiti Energia Trentino, upon learning that he had been selected with the 58th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. ‘Another moment to remember at the end of an unforgettable and perhaps unrepeatable season,’ added sporting director Rudy Gaddo. "Another opportunity for the whole club to be proud of what the Bianconeri technical project is achieving, year after year. I am delighted for Saliou and I am delighted for all the people, and there are so many of them, who have been close to him within the club during his development, helping him to become a player capable of achieving these goals." For Marco Crespi, director of the Dolomiti Energia basketball academy, ‘it's a dream come true. Saliou and Aquila are on the NBA draft board. You can go crazy with excitement. You can work even harder in a club that has a special vision. Saliou, I love you. Ah, surpass them all.’
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