#2 Gorgui Dieng
Louisville
Stats to know: 9.1 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 3.2 bpg
Siva's strongest challenge for Big East player of the year might be his own teammate, the 6-foot-10 anchor of last season's most efficient defense. Dieng, who is originally from Senegal, broke out as a sophomore last year, leading the Big East in blocks per game and displaying a developing offensive game that has NBA scouts intrigued.
Siva's strongest challenge for Big East player of the year might be his own teammate, the 6-foot-10 anchor of last season's most efficient defense. Dieng, who is originally from Senegal, broke out as a sophomore last year, leading the Big East in blocks per game and displaying a developing offensive game that has NBA scouts intrigued.







