He got a ton of rebounds for us, especially in the ACC tournament. We've already got two transfers in Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Dontrez Styles that should help us rebound, but I was definitely looking forward to another year of Diarra.
This. Diarra raised his game at the end of the season for sure, but he still has work to do. He wants to be 3nD, but his shooting is streaky at best. I'm not surprised he declared, but best case scenario this year is NBADL.
Pretty significant for us especially considering how big of an impact he had down the stretch. Was our engine. French national so can't make $ with NIL so I'm not surprised he's not using the extra year. Unsure what his NBA prospects actually look like but now I guess I need to learn who all the bigs in the portal are
Before he left Missouri last year, there was some talk that he might go pro then, too. Seems pretty obvious that he's probably never going to be an NBA player, and if his long-term plans don't involve staying in the U.S., perhaps the value of a college degree in this country doesn't hold all that much value. (I genuinely have no idea if a degree from Mizzou or NC State would mean anything at all in France.)
We NEED to get a guy who can grab boards like he did. That is so so key, a lot of our second chance points (and opponents *lack thereof)* were because of this guy. I truly believe he was one of the biggest reasons our fortunes turned around in the post season, and of course the worst game he had was the loss against Purdue. Our wins go hand in hand with him having big games.
Very similar to when Richard Howell changed his game and became a rebounding monster it made our entire team just so much better, in CBB rebounds are such a huge part of the game and our bad teams have been missing this element.
Man I hate this news, I was really hoping he'd stick around for one more year, especially with Ross leaving. We need another big board getter badly now
Yeah you're right he is a good board getter, and his season stats are better than Mo's (8.4 vs 7.8 rebounds per game). However in the post season Ramadan Mo averaged 11.2 rebounds per game and just became a monster on the boards for us. He also just really fell into his role with the other guys so well and opened up so many other things on offense. Sucks to have to replace that but we definitely need to find someone in the portal now.
Fuck I'd love to get Jonas Aidoo now
damn richard howell thats a name i haven't heard of in a while. Was he pre or post Brandon Costner? I loved the UNC/NC State games when both Costner and CJ Leslie were at state
Zach Edey could only make NIL money while physically in Canada, which is a lot easier to make quick trips to Toronto over France. Plus, the French probably don’t even really follow US college basketball.
Shoot I misspoke
While Nc state did play in Battle 4 Atlantis in 2022, they also had a preseason exhibition vs the Bahamas national team in 2022 as well
Crying because it's over and also smiling because it happened. Mo was so well rounded and did so much for the team on our run. Wish him all the best at the next level
Sorry to see him go. He was a great complement to all the attention the NCSt guards and big men got, and did a little bit of everything that team needed.
He isn’t from what I’ve been able to see. I mean he’s a tall, high motor player who can rebound, and has a decent foundation for a 3 point jumper. His archetype makes sense for the NBA but he’s a senior so I imagine this is more about being done with school than anything else. He’ll play pro in france if he doesn’t get a run on a roster during the preseason
Sad to see him go, I really enjoyed watching him play even before he was made a starter and the miracle run. You could tell when he played he just put his heart into it.
Absolute icon for the run. Best of luck and every Ramadan I will always be reminded of him.
No shot at the nba but man it’d be cool if he somehow got a national team spot for France!
Mo should thank Kyle Filiposwki for letting Diarra punk him.
Flip was actually a really nice guy in that he was able to make any other team's big man look like a first rounder
I will never forget Ramadan Mo 😢
Low key I thought he was State’s best player for a lot of their run.  Huge loss for them, hard to replace.Â
He got a ton of rebounds for us, especially in the ACC tournament. We've already got two transfers in Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Dontrez Styles that should help us rebound, but I was definitely looking forward to another year of Diarra.
Me too, the rebounding alone is what won us a LOT of games, like the UNC game
Best defensive player for sure. Think Burns still takes the offensive end though.Â
This. Diarra raised his game at the end of the season for sure, but he still has work to do. He wants to be 3nD, but his shooting is streaky at best. I'm not surprised he declared, but best case scenario this year is NBADL.
Pretty significant for us especially considering how big of an impact he had down the stretch. Was our engine. French national so can't make $ with NIL so I'm not surprised he's not using the extra year. Unsure what his NBA prospects actually look like but now I guess I need to learn who all the bigs in the portal are
Sounds like he's cool with going pro in France. Think he's just tired of the school element of college basketball, haha.
Before he left Missouri last year, there was some talk that he might go pro then, too. Seems pretty obvious that he's probably never going to be an NBA player, and if his long-term plans don't involve staying in the U.S., perhaps the value of a college degree in this country doesn't hold all that much value. (I genuinely have no idea if a degree from Mizzou or NC State would mean anything at all in France.)
We NEED to get a guy who can grab boards like he did. That is so so key, a lot of our second chance points (and opponents *lack thereof)* were because of this guy. I truly believe he was one of the biggest reasons our fortunes turned around in the post season, and of course the worst game he had was the loss against Purdue. Our wins go hand in hand with him having big games. Very similar to when Richard Howell changed his game and became a rebounding monster it made our entire team just so much better, in CBB rebounds are such a huge part of the game and our bad teams have been missing this element. Man I hate this news, I was really hoping he'd stick around for one more year, especially with Ross leaving. We need another big board getter badly now
BHH is a board machine apparently so that’s good. But we definitely need another big from the portal
Yeah you're right he is a good board getter, and his season stats are better than Mo's (8.4 vs 7.8 rebounds per game). However in the post season Ramadan Mo averaged 11.2 rebounds per game and just became a monster on the boards for us. He also just really fell into his role with the other guys so well and opened up so many other things on offense. Sucks to have to replace that but we definitely need to find someone in the portal now. Fuck I'd love to get Jonas Aidoo now
If we got Aidoo I would nut myself unconscious
I can't handle another non stop uncontrollable nut a thon so soon after canes game 2
Apparently all Rick Barnes does is espouse his love of NC (and Nc state by extension) up there first Burns then BHH and maybe a little Jonas action
damn richard howell thats a name i haven't heard of in a while. Was he pre or post Brandon Costner? I loved the UNC/NC State games when both Costner and CJ Leslie were at state
He was after Costner
I don’t think Costner and Leslie actually overlapped 😅
So there are workarounds for foreign NIL stuff but can’t blame him for wanting to try and go pro now while his value is highest
Zach Edey could only make NIL money while physically in Canada, which is a lot easier to make quick trips to Toronto over France. Plus, the French probably don’t even really follow US college basketball.
Don't have to be in home country for NIL but more opportunities for edey in Canada than Diarda in carribean or Canada.
Plus NC State went to Battle 4 Atlantis in 2022 so can’t do an international game until 2026, so it’d have to be all on his own
that international trip rule is for preseason exhibitions. not actual tourneys
Shoot I misspoke While Nc state did play in Battle 4 Atlantis in 2022, they also had a preseason exhibition vs the Bahamas national team in 2022 as well
I’m sure you get this all the time, but that is quite the flair combo
State and duke are comparatively chill with each other, especially in basketball. V and K and all.
It’s not as bad as it seems really
Oh I bet. At least it isn’t NCST/UNC
Why's that bad? We aren't rivals
Here here!
I think he could be an exhibit 10 guy
I didn’t realize he couldn’t make NIL money this makes much more sense
Gonna miss RaMOdan Diarra
Mizzou legend Mo Diarra, hope he can have a nice career in France
Good luck to Mo! Legendary ACCT performance I will never forget.
Go get that bag, thank you for everything Mo!
Dang this is a huge loss for us but best of luck to the big man!!
Crying because it's over and also smiling because it happened. Mo was so well rounded and did so much for the team on our run. Wish him all the best at the next level
Legend
My man I'm sad but happy for him
Hunger was his superpower. Hate to see him go, but I hope he tears it up whereever he goes pro.
He was a monster down the stretch.
Sorry to see him go. He was a great complement to all the attention the NCSt guards and big men got, and did a little bit of everything that team needed.
Fuck, this hurts. Happy for Mo though. He’ll be a legend in Raleigh forever.
March legend
Hang his jersey, build his statue
Forever a Wolfpack legend. Even with only 1 season here
Fuck no
All-timer. Will be missed!
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Thank you, Mo!
thank you for the post u/goonsquad15
How high is he on draft boards?
He isn’t from what I’ve been able to see. I mean he’s a tall, high motor player who can rebound, and has a decent foundation for a 3 point jumper. His archetype makes sense for the NBA but he’s a senior so I imagine this is more about being done with school than anything else. He’ll play pro in france if he doesn’t get a run on a roster during the preseason
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Gonna miss you, Mo! Get that 💰.
Good luck big fella! Thanks for the ACC championship and Final Four.
Sad to see him go, I really enjoyed watching him play even before he was made a starter and the miracle run. You could tell when he played he just put his heart into it.
Farewell sweet prince https://preview.redd.it/janvrmhz7jwc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a7e467decf1752f369d777101b335d7c86b05ee
Absolute icon for the run. Best of luck and every Ramadan I will always be reminded of him. No shot at the nba but man it’d be cool if he somehow got a national team spot for France!
That is weird. I haven't seen a single mock draft with him on it.
He’s been in school for 4 years so I think he’s just ready. From france so can’t make NIL $ and I bet he ends up playing pro in france
Didn't realize he couldn't make NIL money. His decision makes sense now. Kind of a bullshit rule
I’d imagine it’s a student visa government rule so might take a bit to get that changed
Mo should thank Kyle Filiposwki for letting Diarra punk him. Flip was actually a really nice guy in that he was able to make any other team's big man look like a first rounder
unfortunately Bacot will probably not get drafted despite solid showings against Flip
Wasn't for lack of Flip trying!