Democratic Repuplic of the Congo
Dikembe Mutombo’s No. 55 to be retired
The Atlanta Hawks have announced that they will retire Dikembe Mutombo’s No. 55 jersey on November 24th in a game against the Boston Celtics. Mutombo was born on June 25, 1966, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He spent five seasons with the Hawks out of his 19-year NBA career. During his career, “Deke” registered…
Read MoreYannick Anzuluni pens with Umea
Umea BSKT of Sweden’s Basketligan is strengthening its roster for the 2015/16 season with the recent addition of Yannick Anzuluni (205 cm, Houghton’10). He is a 27-year-old player who has dual citizenship from Canada and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anzuluni spent the 2014/15 playing in the German Pro B for the Rostock Seawolves. He…
Read MoreNBA Game in Africa Opens Doors
An exhibition NBA game in Africa opened doors, being the first of its kind in NBA history. Held at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a team of players born in Africa and second-generation African players, aptly called “Team Africa” and a composed of various current NBA players representing “Team World.” Fans in attendance…
Read MoreJonathan Tabu deals with Fuenlabrada
Montakit Fuenlabrada (Spain-Liga Endesa) has agreed to terms on a contract with Jonathan Tabu (189 cm) for the 2015/16 season. Jonathan has dual citizenship from Congo and Belgium. He was added by EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) late this 2015. He played nine games for them and averaged 0.4 ppg. Tabu’s 2014/15 season was shortened due…
Read MorePorzingis, Mudiay Impress at Summer League
The NBA Las Vegas Summer League is set to culminate with a showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenixs Suns. The Spurs’ Kyle Anderson has already been named the Summer League’s M.V.P. He averaged 22.0 ppg and 5.8 rpg in the event which saw the participation of 23 NBA teams. All-NBA Summer League…
Read MoreChristian Eyenga joins Banco di Sardegna
Former NBA forward Christian Eyenga (201 cm) has been signed to a deal by Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A) this 2015/16. Eyenga is from the Democratic Republic of Congo and was a one-time member of their national team in 2007. Christian is coming from another Italian Serie A team, Openjobmetis Varese. He played in…
Read MoreMax Kouguere to Pau-Lacq-Orthez
Max Kouguere (198 cm) is a veteran of French hoops and will continue his stay in France this 2015/16 with Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez (France-Pro A). He is a Congolese-Central African player who was a former member of the Central African national team from 2009 to 2013. In 2014/15 Max played Entente Orleans 45 (France-Pro A) and…
Read MoreDwight Hardy extends with Trabzonspor
Dwight Hardy (188 cm, St. John’s’11) will remain with Trabzonspor Basketbol (Turkey-TBL) for the foreseeable future after receiving a two-year contract extension from the club this 2015. Dwight is an American player who also holds a passport from the Congo. This 2014/15 Hardy played 16 games for Trabzonspor in the EuroChallenge and averaged 18.1 ppg…
Read MoreJonathan Tabu landed by EA7 Armani
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) is gearing up for the postseason and they have recently acquired Jonathan Tabu (189 cm) this 2015 to strengthen their roster. Jonathan has dual citizenship from Congo and Belgium. Tabu’s 2014/15 season was shortened due to a preseason injury, but he was eventually able to log some games for…
Read MoreJudson Wallace moves to Le Mans
Judson Wallace (205 cm, Princeton’05) is moving to Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-ProA) after starting the season with ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-ProA). He is an American player who also holds a passport from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He played eight games for Chalon this 2014/15 and produced averages of 7.8 ppg and 7.1 rpg. In 2013-14 season…
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