Mady Sissoko was a mainstay in Michigan State’s basketball program since he arrived on campus in 2020. The Mali native spent four years in the MSU program before transferring to Cal for his fifth season.
While his tenure at Michigan State did not always go great, and some things were left to be desired, Sissoko has always been a fan favorite within Spartan nation. Even after he went to Cal, Spartan fans made sure to support their former center.
Now, after the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft, players are signing on with NBA teams as undrafted free agents to participate in the NBA Summer League. Sissoko found his home for the summer as he tries to latch on to an NBA franchise.
According to Jon Chepkevich of Draft Express, Sissoko has signed on to join the Oklahoma City Thunder for summer league, where he will look to play his way into a professional contract.
Sissoko is a 6-foot-9, 250 pound center that boosts a 7-foot-3 wingspan and 9-foot-2 standing reach. In one season at Cal he averaged 8.3 points and 8.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks, and in four seasons at MSU, he combined for 2.8 points and 3.7 rebounds.
Cal’s Mady Sissoko will join the Oklahoma City Thunder for NBA Summer League, I’m told.
The Malian big man boasts a 6’9”, 250 pound frame with a 7’3” wingspan and 9’2” standing reach.
8.3 PTS, 8.2 REB, 1.1 BLK, 68.8 TS% this season.
Brings energy and physicality in the paint. pic.twitter.com/rBJws97cnB
— Jon Chepkevich (@JonChep) June 28, 2025
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