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Duquesne Basketball: Analyzing 6 newcomers to Dukes 2023-24 roster

By Tristan Freeman

Saint Peter's (from left) Hassan Drame, Fousseyni Drame and Oumar Diahame leave the court after the Peacocks' 67-64 win against Purdue to advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, March 25, 2022. Twins Hassan and Fousseyni Drame have transferred to La Salle.Ncaa Basketball Ncaa Tournament Saint Peter S Vs Purdue In Sweet 16 Saint Peter S At Purdue
Saint Peter's (from left) Hassan Drame, Fousseyni Drame and Oumar Diahame leave the court after the Peacocks' 67-64 win against Purdue to advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, March 25, 2022. Twins Hassan and Fousseyni Drame have transferred to La Salle.Ncaa Basketball Ncaa Tournament Saint Peter S Vs Purdue In Sweet 16 Saint Peter S At Purdue /
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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Mika Adams-Woods (3) hits a 3-point shot over La Salle Explorers forward Fousseyni Drame Ncaa Basketball La Salle Explorers At Cincinnati Bearcats Ac
Cincinnati Bearcats guard Mika Adams-Woods (3) hits a 3-point shot over La Salle Explorers forward Fousseyni Drame Ncaa Basketball La Salle Explorers At Cincinnati Bearcats Ac /

SR Fousseyni Drame

2022-23 season stats: 8.8 ppg and 5.3 rpg

The 6’7 forward has 73 career starts in four years at St. Peter’s and La Salle, coming off a career-high offensive season. Fousseyni went for 22 points and four steals against Queens, along with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and four steals against St. Joe’s. He only made 20 total three-pointers last season and is better at driving to the basket but did prove that Fousseyni can be an offensive threat.

SR Hassan Drame

2022-23 season stats: 6.4 ppg and 4.3 rpg

The twin brother isn’t as big of an offensive threat as Fousseyni but Drame had his moments last season as well. He went for 17 points and six rebounds at Villanova, along with 16 against Richmond on 4/5 shooting. Hassan is a better pure shooter compared to his brother and is a quality rebounder.

Duquesne’s strength last season was its frontcourt depth and the versatility that these two provide only helps that. Both Drames can play and defend positions 3-5 and gives the Dukes plenty of large lineups.

The only concern is whether will they be a natural fit alongside Tre Williams at the four-spot since there would be a lack of floor spacing. But they’ve already proven they can play at the Atlantic 10 level so look for which lineups ultimately work best in the non-conference before a solidified rotation is set in league play.

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