NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara University men's basketball program welcomes the addition of Ousmane Diop, Justin Roberts, and Raheem Solomon to the team. The trio joins Steven Levnaic and Marcus Hammond to the incoming class.

Ousmane Diop | Freshman | 6-foot-10 | 215 Ilb | Forward | Dakar, Senegal | Perkiomen Prep School

An athletic post-player with high potential, Diop comes to Niagara University after spending two years attending high school/preparatory schools in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Diop, a Dakar, Senegal native, attended Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, Conn. during the 2016-17 academic year. He was enrolled at Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, Penn. for the 2017-18 season. Diop also played on the prep circuit for Mass Rival Gold at the 2017 Adidas Uprising, where he was teammates with incoming freshman Raheem Solomon; the duo also spent time together at Sacred Heart High School.

"We are excited to add Ousmane to our team. He brings good size and ability to play around the basket on both ends.  He can also step away from the basket, put the ball on the floor and make perimeter shots. He has a big upside to his game." – head coach Chris Casey
 

About Ousmane Diop
Place of birth: Dakar, Senegal 
 Hobbies: Playing soccer
 Favorite athlete(s): LeBron James and Kevin Garnett
 Career aspiration: To play in the NBA

 
Justin Roberts | Junior | 5-foot-10 | Guard | Lawrence, Kansas | University of Toledo

Roberts arrives to Monteagle Ridge after playing two seasons at the University of Toledo. Roberts played in 64 games – while starting in two – for the Rockets, averaging 1.6 points in 8.9 minutes per game. Roberts shot over 40 percent from the field and 42 percent from the 3-point line while having a 2.9 assist/turnover ratio in two seasons. Prior to attending Toledo, Roberts was a standout at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kan. He finished his four-year career as the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,549 points, was named Sunflower League Player of the Year and earned Kansas Basketball Coaches Association First Team All-State honors. Roberts will have to sit out the 2018-19 season due to NCAA transfer rules.

"Justin comes to us as a transfer where he was part of a winning program. He is a strong, scoring point guard who will get our team up and down the floor with great pace. His ability to hit open three-pointers will stretch defenses. We are excited to add him to our roster and look forward to what he will bring to our program." – head coach Chris Casey
 

About Justin Roberts
Place of birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma 
 Hobbies: Playing football
 Favorite athlete(s): Kyrie Irving
 Career aspiration: To work in the sports industry

Raheem Solomon | Freshman | 6-foot-2 | Guard | Hartford, Conn. | Sacred Heart High School

Solomon brings championship pedigree to the program after a stellar four-year career at Sacred Heart High School in Hartford, Conn. Solomon helped Sacred Heart to three state championships and claimed the Naugatuck Valley League (NVL) championships in each of his four seasons. Solomon, who went undefeated in league games, was named the 2018 NVL Player of the Year (Connie Donahue Award) and the Republican American's Hoop Zone Player of the Year. Solomon leaves Sacred Heart as the school's third all-time leading scorer with 1,538 points.

"Raheem brings a competitor and a scorer to our roster. He has played in the state championship game in all four years of his high school career winning three times. We look forward to having his perimeter scoring and competitive attitude in our lineup." – head coach Chris Casey

About Raheem Solomon
Place of birth: Hartford, Connecticut 
 Hobbies: Playing basketball and video games
 Favorite athlete(s): Kevin Durant
 Career aspiration: To work in the TV industry