Class of 2017 C/PF Moustapha Diagne (NJ) to Western Kentucky

[Francis03]

I would love to see Jr. Vs GGG. Chavez has a great chin and loves coming forward, not to mention that he's huge. But he loves to get hit, I can see him making it 12 rounds with Golovkin but having serious health issues down the road. And I agree on cotto, but I doubt he will step up. GGG would destroy him, I would expect a knockout within 6.

I'm pumped for all the upcoming fights this year, especially since 2014 was a joke, I'll never forgive Al Haymon for making Garcia vs Salka.

Lol Garcia vs Salka on premium TV is the equivalent of ESPN having UK vs Auburn b-ball on Saturday night primetime. I'll give Haymon credit for making a lot of these power moves on the different networks and finally scheduling some good fights. Thurman/Guerrero, Garcia/Peterson, Lee/Quillin, Broner/Molina should all be good scraps.

 

[tee1222]

Tapha collect 9 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks and a dime in a 31 point victory. This is their section's semis, so one more win for the first of three possible championships. 9 different PJ players scored in this one and 16 of them played.

Here's some live updates from the final of Pope John's first tournament. This is equivalent to winning a sectional title.
"Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 13m 13 minutes ago
End 1Q: 29-14PJ vs. Morris Hills #njhoops"

 

[tee1222]

Unfortunately, on a more important note than the last post:

" Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 10m 10 minutes ago
Our prayers go out to @Tapha35 and family as they grieve the loss of his little sister Awa who died today. You all are in our hearts.

"

Really sad news for the young man and his family. Thoughts and prayers from syracusefan.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Unfortunately, on a more important note than the last post:

" Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 10m 10 minutes ago
Our prayers go out to @Tapha35 and family as they grieve the loss of his little sister Awa who died today. You all are in our hearts.

"

Really sad news for the young man and his family. Thoughts and prayers from syracusefan.

Wow terrible news, didnt his father pass away recently too? I cant imagine what hes going through

 

[tee1222]

Wow terrible news, didnt his father pass away recently too? I cant imagine what hes going through

Yeah, I think it was less than a year ago. Definitely recent. Really rough and that he is far away from family, must be heartbroken to not be close to them right now.

 

[tee1222]

Unbelievable, really. He is tied with the other team in scoring right now.
" Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 7m 7 minutes ago
HALFTIME: 45-20PJ vs. Morris Hills. Moustapha Diagne 20pts. #njhoops"
Tough, resilient kid.

 

[tee1222]

"Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 5m 5 minutes ago
End 3Q: 62-33PJ vs. Morris Hills. Third quarter was a dunkfest. #pjbball"

 

[tee1222]

I'm guessing they gave big man a well deserved rest as this game got out of hand early.
24 points and their first title of three - Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex.
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Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 12s 12 seconds ago
FINAL: Pope John defeats Morris Hills 71-38. @Tapha35 24pt. And a big thanks to our seniors and parents! #njhoops"

 

[tee1222]

24 points, 20 rebounds.

 

[Francis03]

24 points, 20 rebounds.
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Probably should've had 40 and 30 though.:noidea:

 

[tee1222]

Probably should've had 40 and 30 though.:noidea:

Add 4 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal. Bam!

 

[Francis03]

Add 4 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal. Bam!

Just 2 blocks?

 

[tee1222]

The actual final of their section, lol that last game must have been the first leg. Or the second to last?
Pope John stomps Hackettstown 76-47
Typical day at the office for Diagne - Tied a game high 18 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 assists, 2 steals.
Another county in NJ? (actually this is three counties plus Malachi's) Another championship for the class of 2015.

 

[tee1222]

Non Public North A Bracket
Pope John is the 2 seed. They have a first round bye and play 7 seed Paramus Catholic March 5th at 8 pm.
After that, semis March 7th and final March 10th. Pope John is expected to meet Seton Hall Prep in the finals.
Beyond that is the TOC.

 

[tee1222]

Bumped to tomorrow March 6, 6pm. Snowed out.
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/tournament/33691/?nc=lk

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Penalties 'have no effect' on Moustapha Diagne's decision to play at Syracuse (PS: Waters)

 

[tee1222]

Hey NCAA,
Moustapha says hello
Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 42m 42 minutes ago
"HALFTIME: PJ leads Paramus Catholic 42-26. @Tapha35 16pts, 5 blocks. @jmonty0213 15pts. #njhoops #pjbball
FINAL: PJ defeats Paramus Catholic 80-55 in the first round of Non-Public A State Tournament. #njhoops

Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball · 19s 20 seconds ago
James Scott 21pts. Moustapha Diagne 20pts, Jeromy Rodriguez 14pts vs Paramus Catholic. #njhoops"

Now get that weak trash outta here!

 

[jordoo]

If this loses us Bryant it likely gives Diange a more emidiate chance to show everybody how ready he is.

 

[tee1222]

Final line on Diagne 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocked shots.
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news...nd-north-jersey-non-public-a-boys-basketball/
They face Don Bosco tomorrow in the semis, brackets 1-4 seeds still holding up.

 

[Francis03]

Final line on Diagne 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocked shots.
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news...nd-north-jersey-non-public-a-boys-basketball/
They face Don Bosco tomorrow in the semis, brackets 1-4 seeds still holding up.

Big man slacking on them boards once again but loving the 5 blocks.

 

[tee1222]

Big man slacking on them boards once again but loving the 5 blocks.

He done and he gone!

 

[tee1222]

Big man slacking on them boards once again but loving the 5 blocks.

Ha Francis03 you'd like this one.
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2798354/
Check those numbers, tee!
20 points
18 rebounds
5 blocks
4 assists
1 steal
Pa
Pow!

 

[Francis03]

Ha Francis03 you'd like this one.
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2798354/
Check those numbers, tee!
20 points
18 rebounds
5 blocks
4 assists
1 steal
Pa
Pow!

Wait what? So they had a typo on the boards and he really wasn't a slacker? If that's the case then my apologizes to King Moustapha.

 

[tee1222]

Wait what? So they had a typo on the boards and he really wasn't a slacker? If that's the case then my apologizes to King Moustapha.

Yeah either a typo in the story or a typo in the box.

 

[jekelish]

So, just a thought. Similar height and long arms, shot blocking and rebounding ability, but obviously about 50 pounds lighter. But that last part aside...anyone think watching NC State today that there's no reason Tapha couldn't be a lighter version of Beejay Anya for us next year?