Marc J. Spears: Makhtar N’Diaye has … Marc J. Spears: Makhtar N’Diaye has agreed in principle to be the general manager of Senegal men’s basketball national team, @TheUndefeated sources. Senegal still hopes to qualify for the Olympics. N’Diaye played for the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1999, becoming the first NBA player from Senegal.