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Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
Dia Earned MVP Honors As The Mustangs Won The SMU Invitational
Nov. 22, 2010
IRVING, Texas (SMU/C-USA) --- SMU senior forward Papa Dia was named the C-USA Player of the Week. Dia averaged 18.3 points and 7.5 rebounds in four games this week, along with earning MVP honors at the SMU Invitational. This is his first career Player of the Week honor.
C-USA PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Papa Dia, SMU
Senior, F, St. Louis, Senegal
Dia averaged 18.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.3 assists and a steal while shooting 71.8 percent (28-39) from the field in four games. He was named MVP of the SMU Invitational as he helped the Mustangs win the event. For the tournament, he averaged 20.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.3 assists and a steal in the event. He finished with 28 points and 10 rebounds in a 102-70 win against Lamar. He also had 20 points and nine rebounds in a 69-53 victory over Portland State. This is his first career Player of the Week honor.
The Mustangs (2-3) host Wayland Baptist at Moody Coliseum on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Tickets at 214-768-4263 (SMU-GAME) or SMUMustangs.com.
Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
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Re: Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
by gallop » Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:55 pm
awesome Dia, good job
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Re: Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
by ponyscott » Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:46 pm
Good job and hope we see this honor actually happen DURING the CUSA season. He now has the moves to and strength to dominate down low. Lets see him get MAD and really get mean and nasty down there......
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Re: Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
by Bergermeister » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:04 pm
ponyscott wrote: Lets see him get MAD and really get mean and nasty down there......
That'll be the day. If he hasn't already (and he hasn't) it ain't gonna happen.
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Re: Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
by S....M....U » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:23 am
good job papa
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Re: Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
by ponyscott » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:56 am
Bergermeister wrote:ponyscott wrote: Lets see him get MAD and really get mean and nasty down there......
That'll be the day. If he hasn't already (and he hasn't) it ain't gonna happen.
I know, probably not gonna happen....he could be a beast if he ever got mad.....or really motivated
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Re: Papa Dia Named C-USA Player Of The Week
by PonyDoh » Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:40 pm
Lets not forget that Pap seems an improved passer from the high post this year. I don't ever remember him having 3 & 4 assist games.
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