History of Tacko Fall in Timeline

Tacko Fall is a Senegalese professional basketball player currently playing for the Piratas de Quebradillas in Puerto Rico. He has prior experience in the NBA with the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers.

December 1995: Birth of Tacko Fall

Tacko Fall was born in Dakar, Senegal in December 1995.

2011: Tacko Fall Begins Basketball Journey

At age 15, Tacko Fall was discovered by Senegalese basketball coach Ibrahima N'Diaye and began his basketball journey.

October 2014: Tacko Fall Commits to UCF

Tacko Fall officially committed to the University of Central Florida on October 28, 2014.

2015: Tacko Fall's Dominant High School Career

Tacko Fall had a successful high school basketball career, showcasing his skills as a highly scouted center, winning a state championship, and earning a four-star recruit rating.

2016: Tacko Fall Becomes Tallest Player in College Basketball

With Mamadou N'Diaye entering the 2016 NBA draft, Tacko Fall became the tallest player in college basketball.

January 2017: Tacko Fall's National Ranking in Field Goal Percentage

By January 2017, Tacko Fall's efficiency on the court was evident as he ranked second nationally in field-goal percentage.

April 2017: Tacko Fall Declares for the NBA Draft

On April 5, 2017, Tacko Fall declared for the 2017 NBA draft but retained the option to return to UCF.

May 2017: Tacko Fall Withdraws from NBA Draft

Tacko Fall withdrew his name from the 2017 NBA draft on May 24, 2017, opting to return to UCF for his junior year.

2017: Tacko Fall Named AAC Defensive Player of the Year

Tacko Fall's defensive prowess was recognized in 2017 when he was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

June 2019: Tacko Fall Signs Exhibit 10 Contract with Boston Celtics

On June 21, 2019, Tacko Fall signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Boston Celtics, marking the start of his NBA journey.

July 2019: Tacko Fall Officially Signs with Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics officially announced the signing of Tacko Fall in July 2019.

October 2019: Tacko Fall Signs Two-Way Contract with Celtics

Tacko Fall signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics in October 2019, splitting his time between the Celtics and their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.

2019: Tacko Fall Sets NBA Draft Combine Records

At the 2019 NBA Draft Combine, Tacko Fall set all-time NBA records for tallest height in shoes, longest wingspan, and highest standing reach.

2019: Tacko Fall Enters the NBA

Despite going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Tacko Fall signed with the Boston Celtics as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

2019: Pre-Draft Analysis

Going into the 2019 NBA draft, Tacko Fall was recognized for his shot-blocking abilities but also his relative lack of agility and sprinting speed.

2019: Tacko Fall Leads UCF to Historic NCAA Tournament Victory

In 2019, Tacko Fall played a pivotal role in leading the UCF Knights to the NCAA tournament, where they secured their first-ever victory in the tournament.

August 2020: Tacko Fall's Season Highs with Celtics

Tacko Fall recorded season-highs of four rebounds and two blocks in a game against the Washington Wizards on August 13, 2020.

November 2020: Tacko Fall Re-signs with Boston Celtics

Tacko Fall re-signed with the Boston Celtics on a two-way contract on November 23, 2020.

January 2021: Tacko Fall's Season Debut and Performance

Tacko Fall made his season debut for the Celtics in December 2020 and later recorded a season-high six points, five rebounds, and one block against the Orlando Magic on January 15, 2021.