Vieux Badialy Sanneh

About

Basketball player and social media personality known for his performances on the grassroots and prep circuit particularly during the 2024-2025 season with LA Premier Prep, for standing out at national showcase events including the Ballislife All-Star Camps in 2023 and 2024, and for viral highlight clips showcasing his vertical leap and above-the-rim finishes which has helped him amass a large following on TikTok and Instagram.

Before fame

He spent the first three years of his high school career playing for Palmdale High School before transferring to Oak Hills High School for his senior year and graduating as part of the Class of 2024. He began building a public profile through highlight platforms such as Hudl and showcased his scoring ability, defensive activity, and athleticism. His early clips featured three-point shooting, steals, and transition plays before his dunking ability quickly became the defining part of his plays. He began sharing basketball content on Instagram and TikTok in 2022. He continued his development after high school at the prep level with LA Premier Prep during the 2024-2025 season. He also played club basketball and participated in elite camps including Ballislife events and MADE Hoops. His breakout came during the 2024-2025 prep season when his dunk highlights and vertical leap videos went viral across social media.

Trivia

He won the 2025 Ballislife All-American Slam Dunk Contest.

Family life

He was born and raised in Palmdale, California. His parents are Oumar Sanneh and Triola Dulaney-Ndiaye.

Associated with

He and Mikey Williams have both competed in Ballislife events. He has played in MADE Hoops showcases which have also featured players including Jalen Green.