Moustapha Thiam - College Basketball News & Rumors

Blue Cain scores 22 points and Georgia romps in the second half to beat Cincinnati 84-65

Blue Cain scored 22 points and Georgia blew away Cincinnati in the second half, beating the Bearcats 84-65 in the first game of a doubleheader in Atlanta

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Near double-double in loss Thiam logged 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and nine rebounds over 21 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 loss to Georgia.

Impact Thiam recorded a four-game high of 11 points in the loss to the Bulldogs, and he almost paired with a double-double. The 7-foot-2 sophomore is now averaging 9.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks on 25.8 minutes per game this season. He'll look to stay solid on the offensive side of the ball this upcoming Wednesday against Alabama State.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UC's Kriisa, Thiam, plus Thornton, Hoard, Logan, Nelson on Shootout Kerr Kriisa, Moustapha Thiam, Brian Thornton, Dan Hoard, Steve Logan, Terry Nelson on UC/XU Crosstown Shootout

DECEMBER 5 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Abaev's 20 points helps Cincinnati to lopsided win over NJIT 94-67

Freshman Shon Abaev scored a career-high 20 points and Moustapha Thiam recorded a double-double and Cincinnati beat NJIT 94-67

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Records second double double Thiam accumulated 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 94-67 victory over NJIT.

Impact Thiam recorded 15 points and 10 boards, reaching double figures in scoring and rebounding for the second time in three games. The sophomore center has been a high-quality addition to the Bearcats roster this season, averaging 11.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.2 blocks across 26.0 minutes while starting all six contests thus far.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Conwell scores 25 as No. 6 Louisville beats Cincinnati 74-64

Ryan Conwell scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the second half, and Mikel Brown Jr. had 22 points as No. 6 Louisville beat Cincinnati 74-64

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

WATCH: UC coach Wes Miller, Day Day Thomas, Moustapha Thiam on Mount St. Mary's win UC coach Wes Miller, Day Day Thomas, Moustapha Thiam on Mount St. Mary’s win

NOVEMBER 17 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Thomas scores 16, Miller and Thiam have double-doubles; Cincinnati beats Mount St. Mary's

Day Day Thomas had 16 points, Baba Miller and Moustapha Thiam each had a double-double, and Cincinnati pulled away in the second half to beat Mount St. Mary’s 72-55

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Records double double Thiam totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and two steals across 27 minutes during Sunday's 72-55 victory over Mount St. Mary's.

Impact Thiam made his presence felt on both ends of the floor, recording his first double double of the season while swiping two and turning away four shots. The sophomore center joined fellow big man Baba Miller in dominating down low as the two combined for 26 points, 21 rebounds, eight blocks and five steals. Through four games, Thiam has has seen 26.0 minutes per contest, averaging 11.5 points, 7.8 boards, 1.8 steals and 2.3 blocks.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates in team debut Thiam supplied 18 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 94-63 win over Western Carolina.

Impact Thiam matched fellow newcomers Baba Miller and Shon Abaev with a team-high 18 points as the Bearcats cruised to an opening-night victory. Thiam joins Cincinnati with plenty of Big 12 experience after having averaged 10.4 points, 6.4 boards and 2.6 blocks as a true freshman last season for UCF. The 7-foot-2 center is expected to be one of the top big men in the country this season and teams with Baba Miller to form one of the most formidable front courts in the Big 12.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 13 • FOX SPORTS

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UCF center Moustapha Thiam headed to rival Cincinnati, pens goodbye After entering the transfer portal last week, Thiam will continue his career with the Bearcats, giving them a bona fide big man.

APRIL 21 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Cincinnati Bearcats basketball gets big man Thiam from UCF via portal Cincinnati Bearcats basketball has added 7-foot-2 center Moustapha Thiam from UCF possibly along with the coach that recruited him, Mamoudou...

APRIL 21 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Headed to Cincinnati Thiam will transfer to Cincinnati, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.

Impact Thiam was a highly sought-after recruit coming out of high school who immediately started at UCF in his true freshman season in 2024-2025. He averaged 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks while shooting an even 50 percent from the field. The 7-foot-2 center figures to start immediately at Cincinnati.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Moustapha Thiam: UCF basketball's highest-rated signee ever now in transfer portal UCF basketball's freshman center Moustapha Thiam entered the transfer portal on April 16 after one season with the Knights.

APRIL 16 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Budding UCF basketball star Moustapha Thiam enters transfer portal Moustapha Thiam arrived in Orlando as UCF's highest-rated basketball signee ever. Now, he's in the transfer portal after one season.

APRIL 16 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Departing Central Florida Thiam has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thiam enters the transfer portal after playing his freshman season at UCF. The 7-foot-2 guard averaged 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds on 28.7 minutes across 34 appearances.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7 • FOX SPORTS

Brice Williams sets Nebraska scoring record in 77-66 win over UCF for College Basketball Crown title

Senior Brice Williams scored 21 points to set the single-season scoring record for Nebraska and the Cornhuskers out-rallied UCF for a 77-66 victory in the championship game of the...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

UCF and Nebraska meet in CBC

The UCF Knights take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

UCF faces Cincinnati, looks for 5th straight home win

UCF will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Knights take on Cincinnati

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

UCF edges Oregon State 76-75 in College Basketball Crown

Tyler Hendricks scored 15 points to lead the UCF Knights and Moustapha Thiam secured the victory with a free throw with 55 seconds remaining as the Knights took down the Oregon Sta...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

UCF beats Oregon State by a free throw in Crown first round Moustapha Thiam hit the go-ahead free throw for UCF with 55 seconds left as the Knights picked up a 76-75 win against Oregon State in the op...

APRIL 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Utah squares off against UCF in Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead

Javon Small scored 25 points, freshman Jonathan Powell scored 12 of his 15 in the second half and West Virginia held off UCF 72-65 on Saturday after nearly blowing a 25-point lead...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

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