LMU Lions Sign Matar Diop, NBA Academy Africa Alum, for 2024-25 Season
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
- 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
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.
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