Mario Boggan

04/25/05: Signed with Okla State

04/21/05: ". . .and his choices have been narrowed down to just two. Mario Boggan, a 6-foot-7, 260-pound post man who led Chipola Junior College to a fourth place finish in last month's NJCAA Tournament, is set to make his college choice on Thursday between Texas A&M and South Alabama. (snip) but Boggan's final two schools under consideration are South Alabama and the Aggies of Texas A&M." - Websider.com (Texas A&M) (5 to 1)

04/13/05: "He will head out to College Station and visit Texas A&M this coming weekend the 16th, then he will make his last trip to Cincinnati on the weekend of April 23rd...then take a few days before making his decision. He had a number of quality programs that inquired about Mario including Arizona, Connecticut, Auburn, and Texas among the 15-20 schools that called." - HoopMasters

04/13/05: "The Bearcats are also expecting a visit by Mario Boggan during the spring signing period. Boggan is a 6-6 forward from Chipola (Fla.) Community College, the same school former Bearcat Nick Williams attended before coming to UC. Boggan was one of the nation's top recruits out of high school before starting his career at Florida. He weighed more than 300 pounds during his Gators career, but is down to 240 pounds. He is also being recruited by Auburn and South Florida." - CincyPost.com (4 to 5)

04/06/05: Named 'Honorable Mention' on NJCAA's list of Juco All Americans. (This means he is a top 50 Juco) - NJCAA.org

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04/04/05: "Scout Van Coleman of Hoopmasters.com says you won't see as much of Mario Boggan when he returns to Division I. Boggan, who often weighed more than 300 pounds at Florida, apparently was down to 260 when he played with Chipola (Fla.) Junior College at the NJCAA championships. He can be a powerful low-post presence and is being considered by Auburn, Cincinnati and South Florida." - DeCorcy, Sporting News

03/28/05: "This physical insider has dropped forty pounds since arriving at Chipola and has really improved his mobility and explosion. He has big-time hands and finishes with people hanging on him on the blocks. . ." - HoopMasters.com

03/26/05: Chipola lost to Moberly in he NJCAA tourney. Boggan had a team high 16 points. Boggan made All-Tournament 1st team.

03/23/05: Boggan scored 12 points in a first round win in the NJCCA championships.

03/18/05: Boggan will begin play in the NJCCA National Championships on Tuesday. Chipola, FL (31-2) vs. Shelton State, AL (28-6)

03/18/05: change from 1 to 4. Thanks tipster.

03/12/05: The Chipola team won the FCCAA State Championship. "The Indians were led in scoring by Mario Boggan with 19 points. He also had 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Chipola will represent Florida and Region VIII in the National Junior College Athletic Association tournament, March 22-26 in Hutchinson, KS." - Chipley Bugle

02/23/05: Had 25 pts, 14 rebs, 5 assts, 4 blocks and 4 steals for Chipola in a win over Okaloosa Walton.

02/13/05: "Mario Boggan of Chipola FL JC is one of the top available post scorers in the country. Boggan attended the University of Florida after a prep year at Hargrave Military Academy. As a frosh at Florida in 2002-03 Boggan averaged 2.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg while appearing in 16 games and shooting 52%. South Alabama is one of the many schools
interested in the offensive force. Boggan is averaging 22 ppg and 12 rpg for 24 - 2 Chipola. Chipola Coach Greg Heiar says: "Boggan has a tremendous all around game. He really knows how to play. He makes great decisions on the move. He can score and has unbeleivable hands. He has gotten himself in great shape. He is going to be a tremendous 4 man." - JucoJunction

02/04/05: Boggan led the way for Chipola with 23 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Gulf Coast Community College.

02/02/05: Thru 21 games, Boggan is averaging 23 ppg, 10 rpg, 2 apg. He is hitting 62% on FG's and 70% on FT's. He is 5-15 on treys.

01/26/05: Boggan led Chipola (20-2) with a game-high 28 points in a win over Tallahassee Community College.

01/20/05: Named Florida Community College Activities Association Player of the Week. Boggan, a 6-8 transfer from the University of Florida, has played a big part of his team's 17 straight wins, number-two ranking in the Florida JUCO Poll and fifth place spot in the national poll. The sophomore post player scored a total of 69 points in Chipola's first two conference outings, including 32 points in Chipola's January 15 win over Gulf Coast. He led all players with 37 points and 13 rebounds in Chipola's 100-91 victory over Pensacola on January 18. Boggan is fourth on the state scoring list averaging more than 20 points per game. He is shooting 62 percent from the floor and averaging 9.5 rebs per game.

12/02/04: "The Indians outlasted Alabama Southern 82-72 on Nov. 27. Mario Boggan led Chipola with 42 points and 14 rebounds. Chipola head coach Greg Heiar said, "I'm very pleased with our improvement this year. Boggan has been playing exceptional basketball. . . .

08/09/04: "Looks as if wide-bodied C Mario Boggan will try again, this time at South Alabama. He wants to join the Jaguars next season, after spending this year at Chipola Junior College in Florida. Boggan transferred out of Florida and was asked to leave St. Bonaventure. At USA, he'll play for former Gators assistant John Pelphrey." - DeCourcy, Sporting News

10/04/03: "Florida center Mario Boggan decided to transfer, coach Billy Donovan announced. Boggan, a 6-foot-6 sophomore from Durham, N.C., played sparingly in 16 games last season, averaging 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds. "We wish Mario nothing but the best and hope his decision to leave will help bring him closer to all of his personal goals," Donovan said. - Assoc Press

Jan 2001 - Played at Oak Hill Academy with Desagana Diop, Rashaad Carruth and Billy Edelin.