Offensive Game
Limited offensive game currently — primarily an alley-oop finisher and putback scorer around the rim. Shoots 59%+ from the field by staying within his range and not forcing shots.
Career Journey
Oklahoma City Thunder
2021-2022
Dallas Mavericks
2022-present
Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
Anchored Oklahoma State's defense with nearly two blocks a game, sharing the award.
NBA debut (October 2025)
Made his NBA debut for the Dallas Mavericks after going undrafted in 2025.
Rookie two-way season (2025-26)
Appeared in 38 games, averaging 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in under 14 minutes.
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.2 | 57.4% | 0.0% |
A Conakry-born big who bounced through four college stops — two stints at Memphis bookending a Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year season at Oklahoma State — Moussa Cissé finally reached the NBA as an undrafted free agent with Dallas in 2025. He debuted that October and stuck on a two-way, appearing in 38 games as a rookie while blocking better than a shot a night in under 14 minutes. His game is honest about what it is: a vertical rim-runner who protects the paint, finishes lobs and cleans the glass, with the offense living almost entirely above the rim. Whether he carves out a rotation role depends on adding weight and learning NBA pick-and-roll coverages, but the shot-blocking instincts and motor are already a real NBA skill.
Offensive Game
Limited offensive game currently — primarily an alley-oop finisher and putback scorer around the rim. Shoots 59%+ from the field by staying within his range and not forcing shots.
Defensive Game
Elite rim protector with exceptional timing, length, and instinct. Alters shots, blocks at a high rate, and changes opponent shot selection from the moment he steps on the court.
Intangibles
Shows advanced defensive reads for a player of his age and international background. Understands how to position his length to maximize shot-alteration. Still developing offensive concepts and rotational assignments.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Connection to basketball development programs in Guinea
Did You Know?
Cissé was born in Conakry, Guinea — one of West Africa's most passionate basketball nations — and developed through the NBA's Global Academy program in Australia before reaching American college basketball.
He transferred through three different programs (Memphis, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State) — a testament to his ambition to compete at the highest level and find the right developmental environment.
At 6-foot-11 with exceptional timing, Cissé's shot-blocking instincts come naturally — he often blocks shots without leaving his feet, using his wingspan to alter attempts at the rim.
He joins a proud tradition of Guinean NBA players who have made their mark in American basketball despite the limited infrastructure for the sport in their home country.
Career Honors
NBA Global Academy Graduate
Multiple conference blocks leader across college career
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