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Articles by Deng Gak
North Central Missouri College
Men's basketball had their season come to a close when they took an 86-69 defeat in the Central Plains District Championship against ASU Mid-South. The Pirates finished the season with a record of 22-9 and one win shy of another NJCAA DII National Tournament appearance. Camden Bennett led the Pirates offensively with 21 points, shooting 7-of-18 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line while also adding seven rebounds.
Pirates Basketball Claims Region 16 Title & Turn Their Attention To ASU Mid-South
NCMC men's basketball won the NJCAA Region 16 Tournament over the weekend with victories over Jefferson College in the semifinals and St. Louis CC in the championship game. The Pirates now hold a record of 22-8 and a Central Plains District Championship matchup at Arkansas State Mid-South on Friday, March 6th looming with a bid to the NJCAA DII National Tournament on the line. Three Pirates earned All-Region Recognition. Well done Camden Bennett, James Porter III and Deng Gak.
Pirates Fall To 1-2 In Region Play Following Road Loss To MCC
Pirate's basketball took their fourth loss in the last five games on Wednesday night when they fell to region foe Metropolitan CC 69-62 on the road. The team is now 15-8 overall and 1-2 in Region 16 play. They will look to right the ship on Saturday when they host St. Louis CC. That day the team will honor their sophomore athletes plus the 2026 NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame class will be inducted.
Pirates Drop Second Straight To Highly Ranked Opponents
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4th Ranked Ellsworth CC Too Much On For The Pirates On The Road
The 21st ranked NCMC men's basketball team fell on the road 92–76 to 4th ranked Ellsworth Community College on Saturday despite strong individual performances from several Pirates. The road defeat was the sixth of the season for the team which now looks ahead to another stiff test, a Tuesday home game with 3rd ranked Johnson County CC. The Pirates will be looking to avenge an earlier season road defeat to the Cavaliers. Tipoff is set for 7:00pm at the Ketcham Community Center.
Pirates Pull Away Down The Stretch To Defeat Metropolitan CC
The North Central Missouri College men's basketball team turned in a balanced performance on both ends of the floor to secure a 78–66 victory over Metropolitan Community College at home to open league play. With the win, NCMC is now 14-4 with a road matchup Saturday looming against Jefferson College. Deng Gak led the Pirates with a strong all-around effort, posting 16 points and a game-high 14 rebounds to anchor the paint.
Pirates Fall Short Against Highly Ranked Johnson County CC
North Central Missouri College men's basketball was led by a strong interior performance from Deng Gak and James Porter III, but the Pirates were unable to keep pace in an 82–60 setback to 3rd ranked Johnson County Community College on Wednesday. Gak posted a double-double to pace NCMC, finishing with a game-high 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting while adding 11 rebounds, three three-pointers and two assists.
Pirates Romp In Final Tune Up Before Region 16 Play
NCMC men's basketball rebounded nicely from their defeat at Johnson County and delivered a balanced, efficient offensive performance when they rolled to a 96-58 victory over Link Year Prep on Saturday. The Pirates are now 13-4 ahead of their Region 16 opener on Wednesday against Metropolitan CC. Be sure to wear RED to that game as it is the annual Red Alert matchup. Tipoff is set to follow the women's game that day.
Pirates Head To The Midseason Break With A Tight Loss To KCKCC
Despite an efficient shooting night and a stellar performance from James Porter III, North Central Missouri College came up just short in a 74–70 loss to Kansas City Kansas Community College on Saturday. The loss drops 11th ranked NCMC's record to 12-3 heading into the semester break. Porter III delivered an outstanding performance to lead the Pirates, pouring in a game-high 27 points on an efficient 11-of-15 shooting from the field.
11th ranked North Central Missouri College relied on power, poise, and timely contributions across the roster to secure an 86–78 overtime victory at Highland Community College on Wednesday night. The win avenged a season opening loss to the Scotties and improves NCMC's record to 12-2 with a home tilt against Kansas City Kansas CC the only remaining first semester game. The Pirates controlled the glass, executed in key moments, and showcased standout performances from multiple starters.
Pirates Cruise To A 25 Point Victory To Open The NCMC Classic
North Central Missouri College, up to #11 in the latest NJCAA DII national poll, put together a balanced and physical performance on both ends of the floor, earning a 78–53 win over Neosho County on Friday night. The Pirates dominated the glass, shared the ball, and saw major contributions across the lineup. James Porter III delivered one of his strongest outings of the season, finishing with 18 points and 11 rebounds for a commanding double-double.
Pirates Power Past John Wood Behind Balanced Attack And Gak’s Dominant Double-Double
North Central Missouri College, currently ranked 16th in the nation, secured a 67–46 home victory over John Wood Community College on Tuesday night, fueled by efficient shooting and a standout performance from sophomore forward Deng Gak. Gak was unstoppable in the paint, posting 20 points and 15 rebounds on an impressive 9-of-12 shooting. He controlled the glass from start to finish and added three steals and a block to anchor the Pirates defensively.
Bennett Catches Fire As Pirates Shoot Down Southwestern CC
NCMC men's basketball, ranked 15th in the latest NJCAA DII poll, put together one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season, hitting the century mark in a 100–82 win at Southwestern Community College. The Pirates were powered by a career night from Camden Bennett, who poured in 39 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including six three-pointers, while going a perfect 9-for-9 at the free-throw line.
18th Ranked Pirates Sweep Games At The KCKCC HOF Classic
NCMC men's basketball, ranked 18th in the latest NJCAA DII poll, went a perfect 2-0 in the Kansas City Kansas CC HOF Classic over the weekend. First the Pirates downed Independence CC 86-81 before taking down host KCKCC by the final score of 82-75. The team is now 4-2 with their next action coming Wednesday when they hit the road to tangle with Allen County CC. NCMC 81, Independence CC 81 The Pirates put together one of its most balanced offensive performances of the season on Friday night.
Pirates Handle Spoon River Behind Balanced, Efficient Offensive Showing
Men's basketball went on the road Tuesday and downed Spoon River College 81-64 to improve to 2-2 early in the season. Next up is a pair of games in the Kansas City Kansas HOF Classic this coming weekend. NCMC 81, Spoon River 64 North Central Missouri College put together one of its most complete offensive efforts of the season, rolling past Spoon River College 81–64 behind a balanced scoring attack and standout efficiency across the roster.
Men's Basketball Goes 1-1 At The Great Western Classic
8th ranked NCMC men's basketball split a pair of games in the Great Western Classic hosted by Iowa Central Community College. In Friday's matchup with the host, they came out on the short end of a 84-78 final score. Saturday, NCMC earned their first win of the season with a 92-83 victory over Central Community College. Next up will be a road test at Spoon River College on Tuesday.
8th Ranked Pirates Drop Their Season Opener To Highland CC
The 8th ranked North Central Missouri College men's basketball team went toe-to-toe with Highland Community College (KS) on Tuesday night in the Ketcham Community Center, falling just short in an 86-82 home opener despite a strong all-around offensive effort from multiple Pirates. Sophomore Camden Bennett paced NCMC with a game-high 25 points, connecting on 6-of-12 shots from the field and hitting three triples while going 10-for-13 at the free-throw line.
Coach K Checks In On Mohamed Bamba, Quade Green and Deng Gak
Mike Krzyzewski may be off the road in April as he recovers from knee replacement surgery, but that hasn't stopped him from checking in on some of the top recruits in the Class of 2017. Coach K called PSA Cardinals director Terrance "Munch" Williams on Monday to say he was "interested in 2017s Mohamed Bamba, Quade Green and Deng Gak. Duke has already offered Bamba, but not yet the other two. "He's interested in all of them," Williams told SNY.tv.
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