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Schwieger scores 14 as Northern Iowa defeats Evansville 62-48

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Murauskas' 20 points help Saint Mary's beat Northern Iowa 63-58

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Committing to Northern Iowa Diouf has committed to play for Northern Iowa for the 2025-26 season, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Diouf will join the Panthers following a single season with North Carolina State. The 6-foot-9 junior averaged 2.2 points in 7.9 minutes per game across 18 appearances for the Wolfpack this past season. He will retain a single year of eligibility with UNI.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Diouf has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com.

Impact Between late-November and the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a healthy Diouf did not play more than 37 percent of North Carolina State's 27 games. He has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late-Season Report Card: NC State Basketball Forward Ismael Diouf The NC State basketball transfer addition sits eighth in the first 2024-25 NC State Wolfpack On SI player grades.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • SI.COM

Plays off bench Friday Diouf (elbow) ended with zero points (0-1 FG) over three minutes during Friday's 72-61 loss to BYU.

Impact Diouf missed the lone shot he attempted, but at least he was healthy enough to step on the hardwood. That alone is a step in the right direction for him.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Friday Diouf (elbow) did not play in Friday's 81-58 win over William & Mary.

Impact Diouf warmed up ahead of Friday's contest, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports, but was ultimately unable to go. The fact that he warmed up is a sign that he's close to a return though, so he may be able to suit up Thursday versus Purdue.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Diouf (elbow) has been termed day-to-day ahead of Friday's game against William & Mary, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.

Impact Diouf, who sat out during Monday's game against Colgate, is dealing with an elbow bruise. The 6-foot-9 junior, who logged two points, three rebounds and one assist in his lone appearance this season, will have his next opportunity to return Friday against the Tribe.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Diouf (undisclosed) was spotted in street clothes ahead of NC State's game against Colgate, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Diouf was suspended by the NCAA for the Wolfpack's first two games, returned to play against Coastal Carolina and is now out once again. It's unclear what ailment the forward is dealing with, but his next chance to take the court will come on Nov. 22 against William & Mary.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE