April 19, 2024

GCCC Mohamed Diarra named NJCAA All-American, 11th in school history

Garden City Community College mens basketball team hosted Lamar Community College on Wednesday November 3, 2021 at Conestoga Arena in Garden City, Kan. The Busters defeated the Runnin' Lopes 102 - 74. Photo - Shrimplin Photography.

GARDEN CITY, Kan (WesternKansasNews.Com) – After posting two solid seasons with the Broncbusters, Mohamed Diarra was named NJCAA All-American First Team Wednesday morning. The announcement comes after Diarra posted 20 double-doubles, averaged 17.8 per game, and led the nation in rebounds per game (12.6). Mohamed becomes the first All-American in school history since 2009.

Earlier this season, Diarra was named first-team all-conference, after leading the Jayhawk Conference in rebounds, rebounds per game, and blocked shots.

Mohamed committed to the University of Missouri last week after the Tigers announced a new head coach, Dennis Gates. Gates recruited Diarra, who was the first official recruit for Gates.

Diarra is now the 11th All-American the GCCC Broncbusters have produced.