Western Illinois University Athletics

SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Played in 23 games and started six times... scored season-high five points in consecutive games at Southern Utah and UMKC then later in the season against Southern Utah... season-high five rebounds at SUU... four rebounds against South Dakota State and UMKC... six blocks and seven assists... averaged 1.0 points and 2.0 rebounds.

FRESHMAN (2009-10): Started two games, playing 18 total... recorded a block, a steal and four points in his first game at Arizona State (11/13/09)... totaled 30 points for the season... recorded a .300 field goal percentage (12-of-40)... had a career-high eight points against Greenville College (11/28/09)... pulled down 16 season rebounds with a career-high four on two occasions.

AT STONERIDGE PREP: Member of team that ranked in the Top 10 nationally in 2007 and 2008... earned academic achievement honors in 2008.

AWARDS AND HONORS
• Named to the 2011 Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League Team
• Named to The 2010-11 Summit League Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence

PERSONAL:  Son of Aziz Niang and Fatou Ndiaye... born June 12, 1990... born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, the largest city located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, which is on the western edge of Africa... most admires NBA star Amare Stoudamire... favorite professional team is the Phoenix Suns... favorite musician is T.I.

MAJOR: Accounting