NCAA Basketball Recruiting: 25 hidden freshmen stars from the 2019 class

Fousseyni Drame, Saint Peter’s Peacocks

SF | 6-foot-7 | 190 lbs | No. 532 overall

Saint Peter’s is not normally a team on many people’s radar in college basketball but Fousseyni Drame is a player that is worth watching at least a few times. He is a 6-foot-7 wing who was particularly impressive at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. While playing for Mali, he averaged 12.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.3 steals per game across six contests.  While he did struggle with his shot a bit, Drame showcased his high-energy rebounding and defensive potential. He might not be an incredible college basketball player but he should be a dangerous force in the MAAC.

Saint Peter’s has only reached the NCAA Tournament once in the last 24 years but sometimes all it takes is one player getting hot to win a conference tournament and go dancing. With the right development, Drame could be that guy for head coach Shaheen Holloway. He is a highly athletic wing and should form a dynamic college duo with his twin brother Hassan as well. These two could be what carry the Peacocks to the top of the MAAC in the coming years as they seem to be an exciting pair of budding stars on the national stage.

With regards to his playing style, Drame uses his size and athleticism to his advantage as a swingman. He runs the floor extremely well, can take defenders off the bounce, and finishes around the rim at a high rate. On the other end of the floor, Drame can defend multiple positions and often reads passing lanes to create steals. He might just be playing at the low-major level but Drame is an exciting youngster with a very bright future.