#52

Moustapha Thiam Season 2025-26

PositionC
Weight235 lbs
Height7-2
ClassSophomore
HometownDakar, Senegal
Previous SchoolUCF

PRIOR TO UC
Spent his freshman campaign at UCF.

AT UCF

2024-25: Named Kyle Macy Award Finalist, which is given to the nation's top freshman... Started all 34 games while averaging 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game, the only freshman in Power 4 + Big East to average 10+ points, 5+ rebounds and 2.5+ blocks per game... Finished fourth in the nation and first in Big 12 Conference in blocks with 88 total... Ranked seventh nationally and first in Big 12 in blocks per game at 2.59... Set UCF rookie record with 88 blocks, second most in program history... Swatted season-best eight blocks vs. Kansas State, tying program record... Shot 49.8% from the floor while connecting on 23 3-pointers... Blocked six shots in collegiate debut vs. No. 13 Texas A&M... Earned five blocks or better in six games while recording three or more blocks 16 times... Scored season-high 18 points three times against No. 10 Houston, at Baylor and vs. Utah... Recorded three double-doubles during five-game span... Added 14 points and 11 rebounds vs. Utah in Big 12 Championship... Scored double-digit points in 20 contests while grabbing five or more rebounds 25 times... Finished ninth in Big 12 in offensive rebounds per game at 2.65.