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Dia scores 27 as Belmont downs Pennsylvania 84-79 in OT

Led by Malik Dia's 27 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers 84-79 in overtime

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt basketball center Malik Dia transferring to Belmont, which needs post players Malik Dia is a 6-foot-9 freshman forward and center who was a reserve at Vanderbilt in 2022-23. He will help fill a large void at Belmont.

APRIL 4, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Leaving Vanderbilt Dia entered the transfer portal Friday, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Dia averaged 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.5 minutes across 20 games for Vanderbilt this season. The freshman forward will likely look for increased opportunities with a new program.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role growing? Dia ended with 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 69-53 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Dia has been in and out of the rotation this season, but is picking up slightly more playing time of late due to seven-footer Liam Robbins suffering an ankle injury that will sideline him for the foreseeable future. With the post depth taking a major hit, coach Jerry Stackhouse has adjusted to some small-ball lineups that occasionally feature the 6-9 freshman at the five. Dia certainly took advantage of this opportunity Tuesday, posting career highs in minutes played, scoring and three-pointers made. It remains to be seen if this type of outlier volume will continue, though Dia certainly made a case for it after leading the team in scoring off the bench.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE