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Starts 0 of 2 games · 8th on MIL in minutes · Rotation role

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So far only his team's show (Locked On Bucks) has talked about him this season. We also follow 20 national shows, ESPN and CBS Sports stories and 90+ beat reporters; their items appear here as soon as they mention him.

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 4 points · 12 h ago
  • Head coach Taylor Jenkins appears to want a 10-man rotation. When Ament entered against Philadelphia, Ousmane Dieng dropped out of the rotation. at 5:29
  • Gary Trent Jr. has not played yet this season, and Jericho Sims has played only about a minute. Ousmane Dieng played in two games but did not play against the 76ers. at 21:16
  • A host says Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are entrenched in the rotation. The host wants Sims in the rotation and more minutes for Ament and Ousmane Dieng. at 22:55
  • A host calls the team very thin at power forward: Kyle Kuzma, maybe Nate Ament, and maybe Ousmane Dieng. at 27:57

  “Bucks First Week Assessment: Youth Movement, Growing Pains, and Future Cap Flexibility Speculation” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 2 points · 26 h ago
  • Host analysis: the roster's biggest missing piece is a perimeter/wing defender who can guard threes and athletic fours. Ament has the most tools for that job. Host doubts that Kuzma (consistency), Ousmane Dieng or Jaquez (beaten by quick first steps) can fill it. at 15:13
  • In the first couple of games, Jericho Sims was the player left out of the rotation. In this game, Ousmane Dieng was bumped out so Nate Ament could play. at 17:37

  “Postgame Recap: Early-Season Growth and Silver Linings from the' Young Core Despite 0-3 Start” · listen ↗

• Podcast Justin Garcia, Locked On Bucks · Report · Oct 24

  Foul trouble hit Brayden Burries, Ousmane Dieng, Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins.

  “Postgame Recap: Herro Shines Again but Bucks Get Outmuscled by the Bulls in Home Opener” at 8:32 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Camille Davis: Ousmane Dieng played 21 minutes, often at power forward in smaller lineups. at 26:58
  • Ousmane Dieng had a nice drive and finish and a no-dip three in the fourth quarter. Frank thinks he was among those who picked up fouls trying to guard Anthony Davis. at 29:37
  • Frank says Ousmane Dieng was a DNP in the first preseason game. He thinks Dieng is a small forward who plays down better than up, despite having power-forward size on paper. at 29:25

  “Bucks Young Core Shows Potential, But Bucks Drop Season Opener With Late-Game Struggles” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks · 4 points · Oct 15
  • Camille Davis: Bucks starters vs Bulls: Kasparas Jakucionis, Burries, Ousmane Dieng, Pete Nance and Jericho Sims. Bucks lost 125-104. at 3:23
  • Camille Davis: Ousmane Dieng: 10 points, team-high 11 rebounds (10 defensive), 4 assists, 1 block, 4 turnovers. Shot 4-12 FG, 2-6 3PT. at 18:50
  • Camille Davis: The Bucks let Dieng initiate offense, including high pick-and-roll handling. He beat his defender off the dribble for a dunk. at 19:12
  • Camille Davis: Host's open question for Dieng is whether he can reliably connect his skills. Host wants sharper decisions, better finishing and a tighter handle. at 20:15

  “BREAKTHROUGH: Bucks Young Guards Brayden Burries & Kasparas Jakucionis in Ugly Loss to the Bulls” · listen ↗

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