Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Elhadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall was born on December 10, 1995 in Dakar, Senegal. He is a center in the NBA.

Fall began his life living in Senegal until moving to the United States at the age of 16. He would play his first organized basketball in Houston, Texans while training with Hakeem Olajuwon. Fall played prep basketball at Jamie's House Charter in Harris County, Texas as while as Liberty Christian Preparatory School in Tavares, Florida. 

Fall would commit to playing collegiate at the University of Central Florida. As a sophomore, Fall was named American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior, During his senior season, Fall helped lead the Knights to the NCAA Tournament and secured their first victory in program history with a win over VCU.

Following his senior year at UCF, Fall would enter the 2019 NBA Draft. Despite going to undrafted, Fall was signed to an Exhibit 10 Contract on June 21, 2019 by the Boston Celtics. Fall signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a free agent in 2021.