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Kariata Diaby

Kariata Diaby – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Kariata Diaby?

Kariata Diaby is an Ivorian–French center known for her strong finishes around the basket, efficient scoring, and international pedigree. While undrafted, she earned a training camp contract with the Connecticut Sun in 2025 following a standout professional career in France. Diaby brings maturity, size, and experience, having recently been named MVP of the French Ligue Féminine de Basketball.

Quick Facts: Kariata Diaby

Detail Information
Full Name Kariata Diaby
Born June 29, 1995 (Age: 30)
Hometown Daloa, Ivory Coast
Nationality Ivorian / French
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position Center
Professional Career Voiron Basket, Charnay, Landerneau, Villeneuve-d’Ascq, Bourges
WNBA Entry 2025 – Training camp contract with Connecticut Sun
Domestic Honors French LFB Leader, Regular Season MVP (2024–25)
International Ivory Coast national team competitor
European Stats ~14.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG (LFB); ~11.5 PPG, 8.1 RPG (EuroLeague)
Social Media N/A

Early Life & International Roots

Born on June 29, 1995, in Daloa, Ivory Coast, Diaby began her basketball journey with ABC Fighters before moving to France in 2014. She holds dual citizenship—Ivory Coast and France—and has represented the Ivorian national team in tournaments such as the FIBA Africa Championship (2012) and Women’s Afrobasket (2017)

Professional Career (France & WNBA)

Diaby’s European journey includes:

  • Voiron Basket (2014–17)

  • Charnay Basket Bourgogne Sud (2017–18)

  • Landerneau (2018–19)

  • ESB Villeneuve-d’Ascq (2019–2024)

  • Tango Bourges Basket (2024–present)

She dominated at Bourges, earning the LFB Regular Season MVP with averages of approximately 14.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and high efficiency in both the domestic league and EuroLeague Women.

In 2025, Diaby signed a training camp contract with the Connecticut Sun, appearing in 13 games before being waived when the team needed roster space