Last Updated on January 5, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Tidjane Salaün:

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Tidjane Abdoul Salaün
  • Nationality: French
  • Age: Born August 10, 2005
  • Hometown: Paris, France

Physical Attributes

  • Height: 6’9″ (206 cm)
  • Weight: 207 lbs (94 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’10”
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)

Basketball Career

  • Number: Wears #31 with the Charlotte Hornets
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Not applicable (developed through French basketball system)
  • College: Did not attend college; played professionally in France
  • Professional Career:
    • Cholet Basket (2022–2024):
      • Signed first professional contract on July 10, 2023.
      • Averaged 9.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1 steal per game during the 2023–24 season.
    • Charlotte Hornets (2024–present):
      • Selected 6th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.
      • Signed with the Hornets on July 3, 2024.
  • Championship Rings: None
  • National Team Career
    • Represented France at the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship.

Personal Life

  • Kids: None
  • Siblings:
    • Sister: Janelle Salaün, professional basketball player in the EuroLeague Women and member of the France women’s national team.
  • Family Background:
    • Both parents were basketball players.
    • Of Guadeloupean descent.

Fun Facts

  • He gained attention during his time with Cholet Basket and was a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.