Mamadou Samb
Mamadou Samb Mbaye (born 31 December 1989) is a Senegalese-Spanish professional basketball player who last played for Real Betis Energía Plus of the LEB Oro. He has played in the EuroLeague with FC Barcelona Bàsquet and Bilbao Basket.
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 31, 1989 Dakar, Senegal |
| Nationality | Senegali / Spanish |
| Listed height | 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) |
| Listed weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2007–present |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2010 | FC Barcelona Bàsquet |
| 2007–2010 | →CB Cornellà |
| 2010–2012 | CB Granada |
| 2012–2014 | Bilbao Basket |
| 2014–2016 | Breogán |
| 2016 | Tindastóll |
| 2016–2017 | Palencia |
| 2017–2018 | Melilla |
| 2018–2019 | Real Betis |
| 2019–2020 | Al Bataeh |
Playing career
In September 2016, Samb signed with Tindastóll of the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild karla for the 2016–17 season.[1] He was released from the club in November as a part of a major roster overhaul where Tindastóll also released Pape Seck and fired head coach José Maria Costa.[2] In six games, Samb averaged 22.0 points and 9.5 rebounds.[3]
In August 2017, Samb signed with Club Melilla Baloncesto of the LEB Oro.[4] On September 27, 2018, Samb signed a two-year deal with Real Betis Energía Plus of the LEB Oro.[5]
Spanish national team
Samb played for Spanish national U-20 basketball team at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship where Spain finished third.[6]
Personal life
Samb is the younger brother of former NBA player Cheikh Samb.[7]
References
- Ingvi Þór Sæmundsson (4 September 2016). "Fyrrverandi leikmaður Barcelona á Krókinn". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- Tómas Þór Þórðarson (15 November 2016). "Formaður Tindastóls: „Leiðir okkar Costa lágu ekki saman"". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "Úrvalsdeild karla Domino´s deildin (2017 Tímabil) - Mamadou Samb". kki.is (in Icelandic). Icelandic Basketball Federation. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "Mamadou Samb vestirá la elástica del Melilla Baloncesto". elfarodemelilla.es (in Spanish). 7 August 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "El Real Betis Energía Plus se refuerza con el jugador Mamadou Samb". FEB (in European Spanish). 29 September 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- "Mamadou Samb - U20 European Championship Men (2009)". fibaeurope.com. FIBA Europe. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- Sardinero, David (11 November 2008). "El pívot Mamadou Samb de origen senegals quiere ser el futuro en la pintura de España". tubasket.com (in Spanish). Archive.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2018.