The Mon-Dak men's basketball player of the week is Gedeon Buzangu, a 6'8" sophomore forward from Miles Community College.  In two games last week against Gillette and Central Wyoming, Buzangu shot 14-29 from the field, scored 52 points, had 25 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocked shots.  Gedeon is from Kinshasa, Congo. The Pioneers start MonDak Conference play on Thursday night as they host Bismarck State.