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Moments at the C-USA Tournament
The top AND bottom five moments of the Conference USA Tournament in Memphis
-by InsideKnights.com
Mar 15, 2009 |
Dia named MVP in SMU's home opener
Dia named MVP in SMU's home opener
-by PonyStampede.com
Nov 22, 2008 |
PF Papa Dia: Makes Pick 
-by Scout.com
Oct 29, 2006 |
Papa Dia: Still Undecided
6'9 forward still weighing options and trying to find the best fit
-by InsideTheVille.com
Oct 28, 2006 |
Papa Dia enjoys visit, decision looms
6'9 forward spent the weekend in Louisville on an official visit
-by InsideTheVille.com
Oct 23, 2006 |
Papa Dia Set for Final Visit; Decision Soon
6'9 forward has narrowed his choices down to three programs and will visit Louisville this weekend
-by InsideTheVille.com
Oct 19, 2006 |
PF Papa Dia: Visits Set; Three in the Mix
-by InsideTheVille.com
Oct 10, 2006 |
PF Papa Dia: Pitino, Others Offer
-by Scout.com
Sep 21, 2006 |
Pitino offers 6'9 Papa Dia
South Kent (CT) power forward impressed the Louisville coach with his versatility
-by InsideTheVille.com
Sep 21, 2006 |
Pitino to eye 6'9 sleeper prospect
Rick Pitino appears to be looking for another 2007 frontcourt prospect
-by InsideTheVille.com
Sep 17, 2006 |
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| 2007-08 (Freshman): Played in 28 games with 22 starts while averaging 9.7 points and a team-best 6.5 rebounds...shot 43.2 percent from the field and 60.4 percent (67-111) at the FT line...had three double-doubles...scored 10-plus 13 times and grabbed 8-plus rebounds on 10 occasions...led team in rebounding 17 times...averaged just over two offensive rebounds per game (57 in 28 gms)...had 5 multi-block games...Honors: Named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team after averaging 10.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in league play, that ranked him first in rebounding and third in scoring among freshmen ...Team Rankings: 1st in rebounds (183, 6.5), 2nd in blocks (19, 0.7), 2nd in FTM and FTA (67-111), tied for 2nd in FG pct. (43.2), 4th in scoring (9.7)...C-USA Rankings: 6th in defensive rebounds (4.50), 8th in rebounds (6.5), 13th in offensive rebounds (2.04)...in league games, 7th in rebounds (6.4), 7th in defensive rebounds (4.43), tied 9th in offensive rebounds (2.00), 26th in scoring (10.9)...Note to Remember: Just fifth freshman to lead team in rebounding (Ira Terrell, Jon Koncak, Jeryl Sasser, Patrick Simpson)...was one of two players (Derrick Roberts)to lead the Mustangs at least once in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks...Injury: Missed the Tulane (1/23) and UCF (1/26) games with a starined hamstring...Game Highlights: Had 20 points (6-12 FG, 8-12 FT) , 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal in win at Rice 3/8...Added 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in 19 minutes against UTEP 3/1...Team-highs of 16 points and 6 rebounds with a steal, a block, and an assist at ECU 2/27...Near double-double with 9 points and 11 rebounds against UAB 2/23...Had 8 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 steals against Rice 2/9...Had 6 points and 7 rebounds at No. 1 Memphis 2/6...Scored 18 with 7 boards, a block, a steal, and an assist against Tulsa 1/19...Had 21 points (10-15 FG) with 3 rebounds and an assist against Houston 1/16...Had 12 points, team-high 6 boards, 2 blocks, and 2 steals in first Conference USA game at UTEP 1/9...Added 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block against Stephen F. Austin 12/30...Had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks against Houston Baptist 12/9...Added 12 points and 8 rebounds in win over TCU 12/5...Had his second double-double with a team-high 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 FT) as well as 10 boards against Paul Quinn 11/27...Went for 9 points and 7 rebounds at Dayton 11/24...Had 8 points, 4 steals, and 3 blocks in his second game 11/11 agains Alabama St...Started and recorded a double-double in his debut (11 pts, 13 rebs) against Southern 11/10.
Prep: Played alongside current teammate Mike Walker at South Kent School...is a native of St. Louis, Senegal, the same hometown as current Mustang center Bamba Fall...was ranked 56th nationally by Hoop Scoop...As a junior at South Kent, he averaged 7.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks per game for coach Raphael Chillious on a team that had eight Division I signees...Attended and played basketball for SEEDS Academy in Dakar, Senegal, before going to South Kent.
Club:Played AAU basketball for coach Rob Brown and Team Final.
International: Played for team Africa in the 2006 Global Games held at Moody Coliseum.
Personal: He was born in February of 1987 and is the son of Abdou and Anita Dia.
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