El Hadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall, also known as Tacko Fall, is a Senegalese professional basketball player currently playing for Piratas de Quebradillas in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
Before his current team, Fall played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers.
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- Full name: El Hadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Waterfall
- Stage name: Tacko Fall
- Date of birth: December 10, 1995
- Age: 28 years old
- Place of birth: Dakar, Senegal
- Nationality: Senegal
- Occupation: Basketball player
- Height: 2.24m
- Parent: Marianne Diop Sene
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: 1 to 5 million USD
Early life and education
Tacko Fall was born on December 10, 1995 in Dakar, Senegal. He was raised by his parents, Marianne Diop Sene, although his father’s name remains unknown to the media. It is possible that he grew up with siblings, although their details are also unknown. Fall graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF). His ethnicity is Senegalese and his religious beliefs are in accordance with Islam.
Career
A native of Dakar, Senegal, Tacko Fall moved to the United States at a young age to pursue basketball. He played college basketball at UCF, where his 7-foot-6 height quickly attracted attention. Fall established himself as a dominant force in the paint, using his size and strength to defeat opponents.
Despite being undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Fall signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Boston Celtics, marking the beginning of his professional career. Although his playing time was limited, Fall gained a loyal fan base, affectionately known by Celtics fans as “The Tacko.”
In 2021, Fall joined the Cleveland Cavaliers to continue his NBA journey. Like before, his playing time was limited and he struggled to carve out a steady role in the team’s rotation. However, Fall remains a popular figure both on and off the court.
Awards and nominations
- NBA G League All-Defensive Team
- Leader of the NBA G League
- Third team all-AAC
- AAC Defensive Player of the Year
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @tackofall99
- Facebook name: Tacko Fall
- Twitter name: @tackofall99
Personal life
Tacko Fall is currently single and there have been no reports of public relationships in recent years. His focus has been on his professional basketball career since joining the NBA. He has not made any public statements about having a lover or children.
Net worth
Tacko Fall has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million, although the exact figure is not publicly disclosed. His wealth was primarily accumulated through his professional basketball career, including stints in the NBA and other leagues.