University of Maryland Athletics

MONA'S CAREER HONORS
• 2020 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (3.7+ GPA)
• 3x Academic All-Big Ten (2019, 2020, 2021)
• 2019-20 National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American

IN THE NEWS
• (12/21/19) 'Farm Tough': Mona's upbringing gave him an unmatched work ethic
• (11/19/19) Walk-on Mona earned a rare moment in the spotlight. He embraced it.

AS A SENIOR (THRU 3/16): Appeared in 25 games (1 start) and worked way into rotation as a reserve guard midway through season ... made first career start on Senior Night against Penn State (3/7) ... knocked down a 3-pointer at Purdue (12/25) ... posted two rebounds and two assists, in addition to drawing a charge, vs. Saint Peter’s (12/4) ... placed on full scholarship by Coach Turgeon leading into season.

AS A JUNIOR (2019-20): Appeared in 10 games, totaling 30 minutes, in season cut short (no postseason) due to coronavirus pandemic ... helped lead Maryland to 2020 Big Ten Championship ... made all three field goal attempts on the season, including a 3-pointer ... had a steal and drew a charge in five minutes of action at Seton Hall (12/19) ... scored career-high five points on 2-for-2 shooting vs. Oakland (11/16) ... made season debut against Holy Cross (11/5), dishing two assists.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2018-19): Appeared in 10 games as a reserve walk-on ... Played in 29 minutes of action, posting three points, four assists and three rebounds ... Played a season-high seven minutes against Loyola (Md.) and scored a bucket ... Appeared for five minutes at the Naval Academy and got to see brother, Mitch, who attends Navy while touring the campus.

AS A FRESHMAN (2017-18): Appeared in 12 games off the bench… Played a career-high 15 minutes, while scoring four points with two rebounds vs. Michigan (2/24)… Scored four points, notched two rebounds and tallied first career steal vs. Ohio State (1/11)…Tallied three points on three made free throws vs. Catholic (12/12)…Scored first career points (4) and grabbed a rebound vs. Ohio (12/7)…Made first career appearance against UMES (11/12). 

BEFORE MARYLAND: Played with Anthony Cowan Jr. at St. John's College High School... Also played with Dejuan Clayton (Coppin State), Jeff Dowtin (Rhode Island), Emanual Hylton (University of San Diego) and Kylia Sykes (UNC Greensboro)...2017 Second Team All-WCAC selection…averaged 10.7 PPG as a senior…helped lead Cadets to WCAC Championship in 2016 and DCSAA Championship in 2015…Had a 4.0 grade point average  in each of his semesters in high school and was honored with the San Miguel Award as a member of the Principal's Honor Roll...Was a member of the National Honor Society and the Latin Honor Society... In his junior and senior years of high school, volunteered with LifeStyles, (in LaPlata, Md.,) - a non-profit that supports people in crises by providing emergency assistance.

PERSONAL:  Parents are Michael Jr. and Keri Mona....Brother, Mitchell, played men's lacrosse at the Naval Academy...Has a younger sister, Raygan...Was raised on his family's farm (MonaFarms) in LaPlata, Md.,... Farm is owned by his grandfather, Michael (affectionately known as Big Mike).