Konare had 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks in an 88–72 High Point win over Longwood on December 17, 2005.[4] Other notable performances by Konare in 2005–06 include leading his team with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks in an 83–80 loss to Liberty on January 3, 2006,[5][6] and a 19-point, 10-rebound, 4-block effort in a 78–49 blowout of Liberty on February 25, 2006.[7] Konare received the first-ever Big South Conference defensive player of the year award in 2006, leading the conference with 2.44 blocks per game. He recorded a blocked shot in 25 of 27 games, 18 of 25 having 2+ blocks, and 7 of 18 blocking 4 or more.[8] His total for blocks was 66 and his steals total was 25.[8]
Personal
Konare has seven step-siblings, many who are over 6 feet tall. He and his American wife have a daughter and son.[2]