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Jersey Number 21
Babacar Mbengue
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 7-0
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Dakar, Senegal
- High School:
- The Patrick School
2024-25 (UTEP): Appeared in eight games ... Made collegiate debut against Sul Ross State on Nov. 4 ... Scored first career points against Jackson State on Dec. 20
2023-24 (UTEP): Did not appear in a game for the Miners
High School/Club: Attended the Patrick School ... Played on U18 Senegal team in 2020 ... Won title with New World at 2022 AAU Tournament ... Played at NBA Academy Global in Australia
Personal: Born Feb. 11, 2003 in Dakar ... Mentored by Taj Hawkins, former IU Indy basketball player ... Has three siblings ... Favorite movie is The Conjuring 2 ... Favorite food is thiebou diene, a Senegalese dish ... Speaks Wolof, Spanish and French ... Intends to major in Liberal Arts
Why Kansas City?: "I chose to play basketball at Kansas City because of the program's culture and the opportunity to be part of something that's growing. From the coaching staff to the way they support student-athletes academically and personally, it felt like a place where I could really develop not just as a player, but as a person. I also loved teh competitive energy of the team and the city's atmosphere."
2023-24 (UTEP): Did not appear in a game for the Miners
High School/Club: Attended the Patrick School ... Played on U18 Senegal team in 2020 ... Won title with New World at 2022 AAU Tournament ... Played at NBA Academy Global in Australia
Personal: Born Feb. 11, 2003 in Dakar ... Mentored by Taj Hawkins, former IU Indy basketball player ... Has three siblings ... Favorite movie is The Conjuring 2 ... Favorite food is thiebou diene, a Senegalese dish ... Speaks Wolof, Spanish and French ... Intends to major in Liberal Arts
Why Kansas City?: "I chose to play basketball at Kansas City because of the program's culture and the opportunity to be part of something that's growing. From the coaching staff to the way they support student-athletes academically and personally, it felt like a place where I could really develop not just as a player, but as a person. I also loved teh competitive energy of the team and the city's atmosphere."
Postgame Interview: Coach Menzies post-Texas
Saturday, November 15
Men's Basketball Highlights vs. Iona
Tuesday, November 11
Postgame Interview: Coach Menzies post-Iona
Tuesday, November 11
Postgame Interview: Coach Menzies post-Southern Illinois
Saturday, November 08
