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Tacko Fall is a Senegalese professional basketball player and one of the tallest players in modern basketball history. He played college basketball at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and, after going undrafted in 2019, signed with the Boston Celtics, competing in both the NBA and the NBA G League.
Quick Bio
- Full Name: Elhadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall
- Date of Birth: December 10, 1995
- Age: 30 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
- Nationality: Senegalese
- Ethnicity: African
- Profession: Professional Basketball Player
- Position: Center
- Jersey Number: 99 (Boston Celtics); 99 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- High School: Liberty Christian Preparatory School (Tavares, Florida)
- College: University of Central Florida (2015–2019)
- NBA Draft: Undrafted (2019)
- Draft Class: 2019
- NBA Teams: Boston Celtics (2019–2021); Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–2022)
- G League Teams: Maine Red Claws; Cleveland Charge
- Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
- Weight: 311 lb (141 kg)
- Wingspan: 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m)
- Standing Reach: 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
- Years Active: 2019 – Present
Early Life, Family & Education
Tacko Fall was born and raised in Dakar, Senegal. As a child, he initially aspired to pursue a career in engineering rather than sports.
Despite his exceptional height at a young age, he did not begin playing organized basketball seriously until his mid-teens.
At age 16, Fall moved to the United States to continue his education and develop his basketball skills.
His transition required significant cultural and academic adjustments, but he quickly adapted while continuing to grow physically and athletically.
Parents & Siblings
Tacko Fall’s parents’ names have not been publicly disclosed.
He was born to Senegalese parents in Dakar, Senegal, and they supported his education and move to the United States. Information about his siblings is not publicly available.
Education
He attended Liberty Christian Preparatory School in Florida, where he rapidly developed into a nationally recognized prospect due to his size and improving skill set.
In 2015, he enrolled at the University of Central Florida.
During his four-year college career, he majored in computer engineering and was recognized for his academic performance in addition to his athletic contributions.
Career
High School Career: At Liberty Christian Prep, Fall’s extraordinary 7-foot-6 frame immediately drew national media attention.
Although relatively new to basketball, he demonstrated strong defensive instincts, shot-blocking ability, and efficiency around the rim, attracting Division I scholarship offers.
College Career: Playing for UCF from 2015 to 2019, Fall developed into one of the most imposing interior defenders in college basketball.
Over his collegiate career, he averaged 10.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting over 70% from the field.
In the 2018–19 season, he helped lead UCF to the NCAA Tournament and gained national recognition during a closely contested tournament game against Duke.
NBA Career: After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Fall signed with the Boston Celtics on a two-way contract.
He split time between the Celtics and their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, earning strong fan support whenever he entered games.
In 2021, he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and later played for their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge.
His professional role has primarily focused on rim protection, rebounding, and interior scoring in limited minutes.
Career Timeline
2015–2019
University of Central Florida (NCAA Division I)
June 2019
Signed two-way contract with the Boston Celtics
2019–2021
Boston Celtics (NBA) / Maine Red Claws (NBA G League)
2021–2022
Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) / Cleveland Charge (NBA G League)
2023–Present
Continued professional basketball career internationally
Physical Measurements
- Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
- Weight: 311 lb (141 kg)
- Wingspan: 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m)
- Standing Reach: 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
- Position: Center
- Dominant Hand: Right
Salary & Net Worth
As of 2026, his estimated net worth ranges between $1 million and $3 million, primarily derived from NBA contracts, G League salaries, and professional basketball earnings.
Fall initially signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics in 2019 and later secured standard NBA contracts during his tenure with both Boston and Cleveland.
Social Media
- Instagram: @tackofall
- Twitter (X): @tackofall99
Trivia
- One of the tallest players in NBA history at 7 ft 6 in.
- Majored in computer engineering at UCF.
- Did not begin playing organized basketball until his teenage years.
- Became a fan favorite due to his size and positive personality.
FAQs
How old is Tacko Fall?
He is 30 years old as of 2026.
How tall is Tacko Fall?
He is 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 meters) tall.
Did Tacko Fall get drafted into the NBA?
No, he went undrafted in 2019 before signing with the Boston Celtics.
What did Tacko Fall study in college?
He majored in computer engineering at the University of Central Florida.
