7-foot-2 Moustapha Thiam exits from Cincinnati to Michigan Wolverines

TL;DR

Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2 center, is transferring from the University of Cincinnati to the Michigan Wolverines. This marks his third team in three seasons as he joins the defending NCAA National Champions.

Key points

Moustapha Thiam is a 7-foot-2 center.
He is transferring from the University of Cincinnati to Michigan Wolverines.
This is his third team in three seasons.
Thiam averaged 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds at Cincinnati.
Michigan Wolverines are the defending NCAA National Champions.

Moustapha ThiamMichigan WolverinesUniversity of CincinnatiUCF Knights

Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2, 250-pound center rented by the University of Cincinnati for a season, will follow the trend of many NCAA basketball players by playing for a third team in three seasons.

This time, the 20-year-old pivot will suit up for the defending NCAA National Champion Michigan Wolverines. ESPN Inside Shams Charania first reported the transaction.

Thiam came to the UC Bearcats last spring, shortly after UC lost to UCF in the College Basketball Crown.

Both Thiam and then-UCF assistant Mamadou N'Diaye (also a 7-footer from Senegal) came from UCF after Thiam's freshman season to join Wes Miller's Bearcats. After averaging 10.4 and 6.4 points for Johnny Dawkins and the UCF Knights, he committed to UC just over a year ago on April 21, 2025.

Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) makes a 3-pointer against his first team, the UCF Knights last March 11. Thiam committed to his third team, the Michigan Wolverines on April 24.

Moustapha Thiam Cincinnati Bearcats highlights

This past season he averaged 12.8 points per game and 7.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 52.5% from the field, 28.8% on 3-pointers, and 63.3% from the free-throw line.

Thiam's top game for the Bearcats was a 28-point and eight rebound effort

Q&A

Why is Moustapha Thiam transferring to Michigan Wolverines?

Moustapha Thiam is transferring to Michigan Wolverines to continue his college basketball career after previously playing for the University of Cincinnati and UCF.

What are Moustapha Thiam's stats from his time at Cincinnati?

At Cincinnati, Moustapha Thiam averaged 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds during his season with the Bearcats.

What is the significance of Thiam joining the Michigan Wolverines?

Joining the Michigan Wolverines is significant as they are the defending NCAA National Champions, providing Thiam with an opportunity to compete at a high level.