LMU men's basketball adds 6-foot-9 forward Matar Diop from the University of Nebraska for the 2024-25 season. Head Coach Stan Johnson praises Diop's passion, relentless personality, motor, and athleticism, anticipating a significant impact on the team's front line. Diop, originally from Senegal, spent a season at Nebraska and previously played at the NBA Academy Africa.

By the Numbers
  • Matar Diop: 6-foot-9, 225 pounds
  • Appearance in 19 games for the University of Nebraska
State of Play
  • Matar Diop joins LMU men's basketball for the 2024-25 season
  • He brings experience from the University of Nebraska and NBA Academy Africa
  • Coach Johnson anticipates a significant impact on LMU's front line
Bottom Line

Matar Diop's addition brings anticipation of a positive impact on LMU men's basketball, enhancing the team's front line with his athleticism and relentless personality.