MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina — Former Saint Mary's great Diamon Simpson will continue his incredible 16 year professional career this season, signing with Penarol Mar Del Plata in Mar del Plata, Argentina. After four years at Saint Mary's (2005-09), Simpson has spent his professional career traversing the globe, playing for professional clubs on five continents. Simpson will now join his third club in Argentino, Penarol Mar Del Plata, after spending previous seasons with Quimsa (2020-21) and Riachuelo de la Rioja (2023).
Simpson was a three time All-WCC student-athlete for Saint Mary's. A tenacious rebounder and defender, Simpson still holds the Saint Mary's records for free throws made (470), free throws attempted (777), rebounds (1130) and steals (174).