• Class: 2009
• Nickname(s):
• Position: C
• Height: 7'2“
• Weight: 215 lbs.
• Birthday:
• Hometown: Dakar, Senegal
• High School: Stoneridge Prep (Simi Valley, CA)
• AAU Team: French Hoops
• Rankings:
• Interest Level: Signed LOI

Coach Buzz Williams thinks he has rectified that with the addition of Youssoupha Mbao, a 7-foot-2, 215-pound center who signed a letter of intent Monday during his official visit to campus.

“He's an unbelievable kid,” Williams said. “He speaks four languages, and his spirit is identifiable as soon as you meet him. We've recruited him all year long, and each time we've seen him he's continued to improve. I think he has a very high ceiling.

“We're excited.” Eagles Land the New Kid on the Blocks, JSOnline.com 4/27/09

He was also being recruited by Kentucky, Southern California and Virginia Tech.

Mbao, who played last season at Stoneridge Prep in Simi Valley, Calif., averaged 13.4 points, 11.2 rebounds and 6.0 blocked shots per game on a team that was 17-13.

Mbao was sent to play for the European team, Gran Canaria Grupo Dunas.

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