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  Yves Mekongo Mbala

Yves Mekongo Mbala

Player Profile

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Elizabeth, NJ

High School:
St. Patrick's

Height / Weight:
6-7 / 210

Position:
Forward

2006-07: Appeared in all 30 games with 28 starts...leading returning rebounder (5.6 rpg.)...led the team in rebounding 11 times...went 5-5 from the field against Morgan State on 12/20...missed first career double-double on 1/21 at Saint Bonaventure by one point (9/11)...posted 11 points and 5 rebounds in collegiate debut against Mount St Mary's on 11/18...11 rebounds at Saint Bonaventure ties single game, season-high for team.

High School: led St. Patrick's to New Jersey State Championship...named to all-tournament team at Slam Dunk to the Beach...named all-Union County...Honor Roll at St. Patrick's...St. Patrick's Student-Athlete of the Year...second team All-State (NJ)...averaged 14ppg, 7rbg, 2blocks per game senior yea

Coach Giannini On Mekongo Mbala: "Yves's toughness, and work ethic are truly exceptional. He will bring immediate help defensively and with rebounding. He is very athletic and can defend nearly every position on the court. Offensively, he is an opportunistic scorer who scores in a wide variety of ways. Through effort and strength he gets a lot of big baskets in transition, and off of offensive rebounds. His shooting and ball handling skills are solid and will become strong because of his tremendous work ethic. He is a stand out for an elite high school program. We are proud that he is an honor roll student."