Mohamed Diarra

Mohamed Diarra
Diarra with NC State in 2023
No. 93 – Limoges CSP
PositionPower forward
LeagueLNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 25)
Paris, France
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolRedemption Academy
(Troy, New York)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentLimoges CSP

Mohamed Diarra (born 1 January 2000) is a French professional basketball player for Limoges CSP of the LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for the Garden City CC Broncbusters, the Missouri Tigers, and the NC State Wolfpack.

Early life and high school career

Diarra attended high school at Redemption Academy. Coming out of high school, Diarra decided to commit to playing college basketball for JUCO Garden City CC.[1]

College career

Garden City CC

In Diarra's freshman season, he played in 20 games averaging 8.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.[2] In Diarra's sophomore season, he averaged 17.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game en route to being named the top JUCO prospect.[3]

Missouri

After two seasons of playing JUCO basketball, Diarra decided to commit to play for Missouri.[4][5] Against Alabama, Diarra recorded a season high 12 rebounds.[6] During the 2022–23 season, Diarra played in 25 games while making six starts where averaged 3.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.[7] After just one season with Missouri, Diarra decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[8][9]

NC State

Diarra decided to transfer to play for NC State.[10][11] In Diarra's first game with NC State, he notched ten points, fourteen rebounds, and three blocks in a win over The Citadel.[12] On February 10, 2024, Diarra notched his second double-double of the year scoring 13 points and bringing down 12 rebounds, but NC State lost to Wake Forest 83–79.[13] In the sweet sixteen, Diarra helped the Wolfpack upset the two seed Marquette after notching a double-double scoring 11 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in a 67–58 win.[14]

Professional career

On 28 June 2024, Diarra signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.[15]

On August 9, 2024, he signed with Limoges CSP of the LNB Pro A.[16]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

NCAA Division I

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Missouri 25 6 11.7 .400 .250 .558 3.3 .6 .5 .6 3.2
2023–24 NC State 40 22 22.1 .477 .309 .658 7.8 .6 .7 1.0 6.3
Career 65 28 18.1 .457 .298 .621 6.0 .6 .6 .9 5.1

JUCO

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Garden City CC 20 4 20.8 .382 .309 .646 10.2 1.1 .6 1.8 8.4
2021–22 Garden City CC 30 30 30.0 .452 .300 .714 12.6 1.7 1.9 2.4 17.8
Career 50 34 26.3 .435 .303 .695 11.6 1.4 1.3 2.1 14.1

Personal life

Diarra is a Muslim and participates in Ramadan.[17][18]

References

  1. ^ Zembal, Jacey (26 February 2024). "NC State junior PF Mohamed Diarra providing spark". Rivals.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Mohamed Diarra". NC State University Athletics. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  3. ^ McDowell, Ethan (21 September 2023). "Mohamed Diarra is NC State's 'most complete player' coming out of offseason". On3.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ Kwiecinski, Chris (26 March 2022). "What Mizzou basketball gets in Mohamed Diarra, Dennis Gates' first commit as head coach". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  5. ^ Bromberg, Lila. "Dennis Gates lands his first recruit as Missouri Tigers men's basketball coach". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  6. ^ Stahl, Matt (28 March 2023). "Missouri basketball: Mohamed Diarra becomes first transfer portal entry of offseason". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  7. ^ Harvey, Paul (24 April 2023). "Mohamed Diarra, transfer forward from Mizzou, reveals ACC commitment". Saturday Road. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Mizzou's Mohamed Diarra enters transfer portal; two Tigers invited to All-Star events". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  9. ^ Matter, Dave (28 March 2023). "Mizzou basketball's Mohamed Diarra enters transfer portal". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  10. ^ Wiseman, Steve. "An NC State basketball switcheroo, as Wolfpack adds another transfer portal player". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  11. ^ Samra, Steve (24 April 2023). "NC State lands former Missouri center Mohamed Diarra via NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  12. ^ Watson-Fisher, Jadyn. "Welcome to the Pack: NC State transfer has first career double-double in season opener". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  13. ^ Alexander, Chip. "From French soccer fields to the ACC: Mohamed Diarra filling role for NC State basketball". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  14. ^ Fleischman, Noah (30 March 2024). "NC State's Mohamed Diarra continues double-double streak in win over Marquette". On3.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  15. ^ "NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs a Summer League Deal with the Los Angeles Lakers". packinsider.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  16. ^ "Mohamed Diarra pour clore le roster du CSP". limogescsp.com (in French). August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  17. ^ Krest, Shawn (29 March 2024). "NCSU's Diarra balances faith, ball". The North State Journal. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  18. ^ Decock, Luke. "Survive. Advance. Eat? NC State's Mohamed Diarra playing through Ramadan fast". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 30 March 2024.

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