Mohamed Diarra is NC State’s high-motor rebounder and defensive glue guy
In his lone season at NC State in 2023-24, Diarra emerged as a low-usage, high-impact forward who averaged 6.3 points and 7.8 rebounds while starting 22 of 40 games; he also contributed about 1.0 block per game and was widely described as the Wolfpack’s “dirty work” player and X-factor. He stands out for activity, rim protection, rebounding, and versatility rather than volume scoring, which makes him valuable to teams needing energy, toughness, and a reliable hustle big.
