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Saliou Niang

Forward · Cleveland Cavaliers · 6'8", 210 lb · Italy · Drafted 58th overall, 2025
No. 58 pick (2025)2025 draft classItaly
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In short

Saliou Niang is a forward the Cleveland Cavaliers selected 58th overall (second round) in the 2025 NBA draft out of Italy. A young second-round pick — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
@Chicago BullsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
4.3
range 1.6–7
Line 4.5
47%
to go over
Team win
42%
112–113
Poi 4.3 Lean underReb 3.4 Lean underAss 1.3 Lean underPRA 9 Lean over
Likely on himIsaac Okoro· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts41%

Model lines Niang at 4.3 pts (range 1.6–7) vs a 4.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (47%).

Model favors Chicago Bulls (58%), projected 112–113, ~225 total at 96.7 pace.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Saliou’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 24%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 41% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 24% of scoring, 29% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint24%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Saliou Niang was a second-round pick (58th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft, headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers out of Italy.

As a second-round pick with a limited NBA sample so far, this page carries Balladex projections rather than a full stat line.

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Draft
#58 2025 R2
Italy
Status
R2 pick
developing
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Saliou Niang is a 2025 second-round forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Selected 58th overall out of Italy, Niang is early in his NBA career.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2025 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Niang joins the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 2025 second-round pick out of Italy.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2025 second-round forward out of Italy.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
48/100
Scoring28
Playmaking20
Rebounding28
Perimeter D28
Rim protection20
Spacing26
Athleticism36
Clutch24
58th pick, 2025Italy
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Niang projects as a depth wing prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#58
2025 R2, Italy
Status
Developing
2025 class

Where he sits in history

2025Selected 58th overall (second round) by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Hardware

#58
2025 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2025-26

A second-round forward carving out a role.

Saliou Niang's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #58; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Saliou Niang drafted?

Saliou Niang was selected 58th overall (second round) by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA draft, out of Italy.

Does Niang have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he has a limited NBA sample.