Pittsburg State Gorillas

General: Third-year player... a talented frontcourt player who is primed for a big senior season… battled back from a knee injury that sidelined him in 2013-14 and limited his minutes, at times, a year ago… a strong inside presence… appears fully healed and ready for increased production this winter.

In 2014-15: Saw action in 26 games, including 13 starts… averaged 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game… made 57.3 percent of his shots on the season (90-157)… posted a team-leading 21 blocked shots… scored a career-high 18 points vs. Newman (Dec. 2)… contributed 12 points and nine rebounds in his season debut vs. West Texas A&M (Nov. 26), after missing the first three games of the season… grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds vs. Lincoln (Jan. 5).

In 2013-14: Medical redshirt season.

In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Vincennes University... averaged four points and four rebounds both seasons for the Trailblazers… helped the team to a 33-4 record and a fourth-place finish in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament last season.

In High School: Attended high school in Thies, Senegal.

Personal: Born January 1, 1992... a general studies major.