The Cardinals advance to the Elite Eight for the fourth time under Head Coach Rick Pitino.
Freshman Year:
Produced his first career double-double with 13 points and a career-high 12 rebounds against Connecticut (2/18/11).
Blocked a shot in 24 of his 29 games as a freshman, with multiple swats in 13 games. He was third in the BIG EAST and ranked 53rd nationally in blocks (1.9). He blocked at least four shots in five games, including rejecting five against Seton Hall and at USF in his first two BIG EAST games.
Starter at center in 10 games, averaging 6.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in those 10 starts while hitting 26-of-42 field goals (.619).
Took a hard fall early in the second half against West Virginia, hitting his head on the court and suffering a concussion and neck strain. He missed the Cardinals' next five games against Connecticut, Georgetown, DePaul, Notre Dame and Syracuse. He returned to practice on Feb. 10 and made his first game appearance in three weeks at Cincinnati with three blocks and two rebounds in 12 minutes. He has been back for the last five games.
Totaled nine points, six rebounds and five blocked shots against Seton Hall in the Cardinals' BIG EAST opener. He followed that with 10 points and five blocks at USF.
Turned his ankle in warm-ups prior and again later in the Kentucky game, which limited his effectiveness but did not keep him out of further action.
Produced eight points, a season-high 11 rebounds and seven blocked shots against Gardner-Webb in his first career start. The seven blocks in this game and vs. FIU are tied for the seventh most blocks in a game in UofL history. It was the most for a UofL player since Kendall Dartez blocked nine against Holy Cross on Dec. 7, 2003.
Totaled 15 points, five rebounds and seven blocked shots against FIU -- the most blocks for a UofL player in seven years.
Totaled eight points, four rebounds and two blocks vs. Marshall.
Totaled 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocked shots in UofL's exhibition victory over Northern Kentucky, just six days after he was cleared by the NCAA to compete.
High School:
Averaged 15.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 7.2 blocked shots as a senior last season at Huntington Prep.
Ranked 44th nationally in the 2010 class by Rivals.com and 46th in the nation by Scout.com
Named the MVP of the Black Team in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic all-star game played in Louisville's Freedom Hall on April 10 after producing 15 points, seven rebounds and eight blocked shots.
Totaled 16 points, 11 rebounds and five steals and hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer in
leading Senegal to a 66-65 victory over Team USA Midwest in the 2009 Nike Global Challenge in
Oregon on Aug. 8, 2009.
Had narrowed his collegiate choices to Marquette, Colorado and Marshall before signing with the Cardinals.
Has a 7-4 wingspan and speaks five languages, the latest of which is English.
Personal:
Pronounced GOR-gee Jeng
Born Jan. 18, 1990 ... Son of Momar Dieng and Seynabou Diagne ... One of eight children in his family ... Major is sport administration.
Personal goal at U of L is "to get my degree and improve to get to the next level of basketball."
Enjoys playing video games in his spare time.
Best basketball advice given to him was to make "no excuses and be the best that you can."
Best moment of his athletic career was when his national team qualified for the African Championship and Olympics.
Wanted to wear No. 10 because he feels that the best players in sports wear that number.
If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is that it's too clean and nice.
What impresses him the most about Coach Pitino: He wants everything perfect. If you are an average player, he will make you good and if you are good, he will make you great.
Would most like to meet Barack Obama
Favorites:
Basketball Player: Kevin Durant
NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Athlete, Other than a basketball player: Lionel Messi
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