Mohamed Diarra

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Mohamed Diarra
Mo Diara.jpg
Diarra with NC State in 2023
No. 93–Cholet Basket
Position Power forward
League Pro A
Champions League
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 draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–2025 Limoges CSP
2025–present Cholet Basket

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

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Early life and high school career

Diarra attended high school at Redemption Academy. He committed to playing college basketball for JUCO Garden City CC. [1]

College career

Garden City CC

As a freshman, Diarra averaged 8.4 points and 10.2 rebounds in 20 games. [2] As a sophomore, he averaged 17.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game en route to being named the top JUCO prospect[ by whom? ]. [3]

Missouri

After two seasons of JUCO basketball, Diarra committed to play for Missouri. [4] Against Alabama, he recorded a season-high 12 rebounds. [5] 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. [6] After one season with Missouri, Diarra entered the NCAA transfer portal. [5]

NC State

Diarra transferred to play for NC State. [7] In his first game with NC State, he notched ten points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks in a win over The Citadel. [8] On February 10, 2024, Diarra notched his second double-double of the year scoring 13 points and bringing down 12 rebounds in an 83–79 loss to Wake Forest. [9] In the Sweet 16, Diarra helped the Wolfpack upset the two seed Marquette after scoring 11 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in a 67–58 win. [10]

Professional career

On 28 June 2024, Diarra signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. [11]

On August 9, 2024, he signed with Limoges CSP of the LNB Pro A. [12]

On July 1, 2025, he signed with Cholet Basket of LNB Pro A. [13]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Missouri 25611.7.400.250.5583.3.6.5.63.2
2023–24 NC State 402222.1.477.309.6587.8.6.71.06.3
Career652818.1.457.298.6216.0.6.6.95.1

JUCO

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21Garden City CC20420.8.382.309.64610.21.1.61.88.4
2021–22Garden City CC303030.0.452.300.71412.61.71.92.417.8
Career503426.3.435.303.69511.61.41.32.114.1

Personal life

Diarra is a Muslim and participates in Ramadan. [14] [15]

References

  1. ↑ Zembal, Jacey (26 February 2024). "NC State junior PF Mohamed Diarra providing spark". TheWolfpackCentral.com. 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". TheWolfpacker.com. 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. 1 2 Stahl, Matt (28 March 2023). "Missouri basketball: Mohamed Diarra becomes first transfer portal entry of offseason". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Harvey, Paul (24 April 2023). "Mohamed Diarra, transfer forward from Mizzou, reveals ACC commitment". Saturday Road. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  7. ↑ Wiseman, Steve. "An NC State basketball switcheroo, as Wolfpack adds another transfer portal player". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Alexander, Chip. "From French soccer fields to the ACC: Mohamed Diarra filling role for NC State basketball". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Fleischman, Noah (30 March 2024). "NC State's Mohamed Diarra continues double-double streak in win over Marquette". TheWolfpacker.com. On3.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "NC State's Mohamed Diarra Signs a Summer League Deal with the Los Angeles Lakers". packinsider.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Mohamed Diarra pour clore le roster du CSP". limogescsp.com (in French). August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Mohamed Diarra est Choletais". cholet-basket.com (in French). July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  14. ↑ Krest, Shawn (29 March 2024). "NCSU's Diarra balances faith, ball". The North State Journal. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  15. ↑ 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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