APR BBC sign Malian center Aliou Diarra

APR BBC sign Malian center Aliou Diarra

22-year-old, Malian star center Aliou Diarra have joined APR Basketball Club on a one-year deal.

Diarra joins the army side from Moroccan giants FUS Rabat for whom he featured in the 2024 season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).

He also previously played for Stade Malien in his native country.

He has been among standout performers during the past two BAL seasons courtesy of his qualities especially in defence.

In 2024, he was for the second time named on the All-BAL First Team and All-Defensive Team.

Diarra also plays international basketball with the Malian men's national team since his debut in 2023.

The move to APR BBC also reinforces the high profile of talent in join hallmarks as a turntable for top class players with an ambition at securing competitive statuses across Africa.

Diarra revealed his excitement to link up with talented team-mates and help the club. Diarra believes he can bed into the team with ease and has been backed to make an immediate impact by senior figures at the club.

APR are currently in second place in the league standings with 27 points, having won 13 games out of 14 played so far.