Fortitudo Bologna On 5 May 2022, Saliou Niang made his debut for Fortitudo Bologna, playing one minute off the bench in a six-point victory, where he committed one turnover and failed to record any other stats. In 2023, he signed with Aquila Basket Trento.
Aquila Basket Trento After receiving minimal playing time with Fortitudo Bologna, Niang signed with
Aquila Basket Trento. He debuted on 29 November 2023 in the Eurocup. In his 2nd outing with the team, he shot 80% from the field, finishing the game with ten points, seven rebounds, and two assists, all of which were career highs. Later in the Lega Serie-A season, he scored a season-high 16 points, all from 2-pointers.
Virtus Bologna On 26 June 2025, Niang was drafted as the 28th pick of the second round (58th overall) by the
Cleveland Cavaliers in the
2025 NBA draft. His selection came as a surprise to many. Niang signed with
Virtus Bologna, the Italian powerhouse and reigning champions of the
Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). On 30 September, he made his
EuroLeague debut with Virtus, scoring 12 points against
Real Madrid. ==References==