Denver-raised Alpha Diallo went undrafted in 2020 after four seasons at Providence, then built his career overseas with Lavrio in Greece and AS Monaco, where he was named EuroLeague Best Defender in 2026. He signed a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets in July 2026. On the shoe front, Diallo has worn Nike Kobe Protros, including the Kobe 5 Protro Indiana Fever and Year of the Mamba and the Kobe 6 Protro Caitlin Clark.