Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about André Dikembe:

  • Full Name: André Dikembe Honorato da Silva
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Age: Born February 20, 2001
  • Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Typically wears #23
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Not applicable (developed through the Brazilian basketball system)
  • College: Did not attend college (played professionally in Brazil)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted
  • Teams Played For:
    • Paulistano (Brazil)
    • Other Brazilian clubs in the NBB
  • Championship Rings: None (did not play in the NBA)
  • Kids: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

André Dikembe’s player archetype is that of a physical interior big, a center-forward type whose value comes from rebounding, finishing, and bringing size to the paint rather than stretching the floor. Defensively, his role fits best around interior coverage, board work, and using his frame to battle bigger lineups, while offensively he projects as a complementary paint scorer who can finish around the rim, clean up misses, and add value through second-chance play instead of high-volume perimeter creation. At 206 cm (6-foot-9) and roughly 108 to 111 kilograms, Dikembe has the sturdy build of a modern Brazilian frontcourt grinder, and his overall play style leans toward toughness, inside efficiency, and functional versatility across the front line. (Liga Nacional de Basquete)

Sources:
Liga Nacional de Basquete — Dikembe da Silva André
FIBA — Dikembe Andre (Brazil) – Basketball Stats, Height, Age
RealGM — Andre Dikembe Player Profile, Mogi das Cruzes