User Tools

Site Tools


men_s_basketball:youssoupha_mbao

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revision Previous revision
Next revision
Previous revision
men_s_basketball:youssoupha_mbao [2010/11/30 21:29]
TallTitan34
men_s_basketball:youssoupha_mbao [2020/12/07 16:49] (current)
Line 1: Line 1:
 ====== Youssoupha Mbao  ====== ====== Youssoupha Mbao  ======
 {{men_s_basketball_recruits:youssoupha_mbao_4.jpg?110  }} {{men_s_basketball_recruits:youssoupha_mbao_4.jpg?110  }}
-  * **Class:** 2009 +  * **Number:** 55 
-  * **Nickname(s):**  Yous+  * **Nickname:**  Yous
   * **Position:** C   * **Position:** C
   * **Height:** 7'2"   * **Height:** 7'2"
Line 53: Line 53:
  
 === 2009-2010 === === 2009-2010 ===
 +Mbao sat out an NCAA-mandated two games to start the season as penalty for a violation of amateurism rules prior to his arrival on campus. But once he was cleared to play it became obvious he was much more of a long-term project than had originally been expected.\\
 +
 +It was hoped Mbao would be able to provide some rebounding and shot blocking after coming to the Golden Eagles from Stoneridge Prep in Simi Valley, Calif. His lack of strength, bulk and experience, though, left him on the outside of the rotation despite the Golden Eagles' glaring need for size in the paint.\\
 +
 Played his first collegiate game vs. Grambling State (11/21) and recorded his first collegiate block ... Saw 12 minutes of action vs. [[South Dakota]] (11/24) ... Had one of MU's two blocks and played a career-high 15 minutes vs. Presbyterian (12/27) ... Missed a majority of season with knee and wrist injury since ... Jan. 17 marked final appearance of campaign ... Concluded the year averaging 0.1 points and 0.7 rebounds per game ... Earned first letter. Played his first collegiate game vs. Grambling State (11/21) and recorded his first collegiate block ... Saw 12 minutes of action vs. [[South Dakota]] (11/24) ... Had one of MU's two blocks and played a career-high 15 minutes vs. Presbyterian (12/27) ... Missed a majority of season with knee and wrist injury since ... Jan. 17 marked final appearance of campaign ... Concluded the year averaging 0.1 points and 0.7 rebounds per game ... Earned first letter.
 +
 +=== Transfer ===
 +Freshman center Youssoupha Mbao decided to transfer from Marquette University, the school announced on May 17, 2010.\\
 +
 +"We want to thank 'Yous' for his contributions to the program last season and wish him the best of luck in the future," coach [[Buzz Williams]] said in a statement. "We are disappointed that he has decided to continue his playing career elsewhere, but will support him through the transition process."\\
 +
 +Mbao transfered to Marshall University.
  
 ===== Personal ===== ===== Personal =====
men_s_basketball/youssoupha_mbao.1291152546.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/12/07 16:39 (external edit)