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Bismack Biyombo - the next big African prospect
Biyombo is an 18 year old 6'9" (and growing) PF/C prospect from the Congo.
He's got a huge wingspan and big time athleticism. Similar to Kevin Seraphin/Serge Ibaka as a prospect.
He's already getting minutes in the Spanish ACB after only 3 years in Spain (highest level outside of the NBA), well, well above any D1 school. He's averaging 6 points/5 rebounds/2.3 blocks per game in only 15 minutes of play against bigger, stronger, more experienced players.
An article about him:
[quote]MADRID (ACB) - The anonymity of Fuenlabrada teenager Bismack Biyombo has vanished overnight since his debut in the Spanish ACB.
For many fans of the club, the 18-year-old Biyombo was just another player in the ‘cantera’, the youth team, yearning for a chance.
The new year arrived, though, and suddenly, everyone in basketball-crazy Spain is asking: “Where did he come from?”
Earlier this month, the Congolese youth introduced himself to the ACB in a fearless manner, with an emphasis on his defensive ability.
The 2.04m center, as Real Madrid star Felipe Reyes discovered last weekend in Biyombo’s third game, is a ‘Sultan of Swat’ because on one shot attempt, the Spain international watched at the Africa not only denied him but sent the ball into Row H.
Not the least bit surprised in the sudden emergence of Biyombo is former Jordan and Angola coach, M
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[B][U]BISMACK[/U][/B]:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
What an African Name :bowdown: :bowdown:
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very solid base for a post game....intriguing prospect
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[quote=IGOTGAME]very solid base for a post game....intriguing prospect[/quote]
Seems like a very quick learner as well, his game looks much more refined than the average African prospect.
That seems to be the trend at this point, these guys are coming to Spain earlier and earlier and turning into much more polished prospects than the raw Saer Sene/Cheikh Samb kind of players we've been accustomed to seeing in the last decade or so. Guys like Eyenga and Ibaka are the kinds of prospects we should get used to seeing.
Spain's national team is going to start to look like the African all star squad in a few years. :oldlol:
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all soccer players in europe are arabs or blacks. Now it s the turn of basketball to become mainly black. Thanks to the immivasion of africa and middle east for "economic reasons" (globalization).
about the guy; they always look great when playing against europeans...
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[IMG]http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/imagebuzz/web04/2011/2/28/14/lets-go-19706-1298920244-31.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=Funnyfuka][B]all soccer players in europe are arabs or blacks[/B]. Now it s the turn of basketball to become mainly black. Thanks to the immivasion of africa and middle east for "economic reasons" (globalization).
about the guy; they always look great when playing against europeans...[/QUOTE]
:wtf:
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Michael Olowikandi almost single handedly destroyed whatever mystique/intrigue that existed for African(born) players after the Dream.
Luol Deng is actually a very skilled player, but rest of the players born on the continent are just big bodies
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[IMG]http://www.ericdsnider.com/images/comic-book-guy.jpg[/IMG]
best... name... ever
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[QUOTE=playtetris][IMG]http://www.ericdsnider.com/images/comic-book-guy.jpg[/IMG]
best... name... ever[/QUOTE]
how about Ruben Boumtje Boumtje?
pronounced boom-shay
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6'9 and growing? Umm...he's probably done growing. Most players don't keep growing past that age. If he's 6'9 now, he'll likely be 6'9 forever.
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[QUOTE=midatlantic09]6'9 and growing? Umm...he's probably done growing. Most players don't keep growing past that age. If he's 6'9 now, he'll likely be 6'9 forever.[/QUOTE]
I can think of several players that have grown 1-2 inches since entering the league around that age.
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[QUOTE=get these NETS]how about Ruben Boumtje Boumtje?
pronounced boom-shay[/QUOTE]
His name came to mind when I saw the thread and thought, "Damn that's a bad ass name."
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In b4 he falls in the draft and the Spurs get him at #30
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wouldnt trust wasting a first round pick on anyone from any league thats not d1 college basketball unless they are completely destroying their competition which is near the level of d1
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[QUOTE=KB2clutch]wouldnt trust wasting a first round pick on anyone from any league thats not d1 college basketball unless they are completely destroying their competition which is near the level of d1[/QUOTE]
Exactly.
In b4 he falls in the draft and the Spurs get him at #30.
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[QUOTE=midatlantic09]6'9 and growing? Umm...he's probably done growing. Most players don't keep growing past that age. If he's 6'9 now, he'll likely be 6'9 forever.[/QUOTE]
I grew three inches after I turned 18, stopped growing at 22.
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[QUOTE=SinJackal]In b4 he falls in the draft and the Spurs get him at #30[/QUOTE]
Don't get my hopes up. Nothing better than good prospects falling to teams with excellent coaching and good history.
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[QUOTE=get these NETS]Michael Olowikandi almost single handedly destroyed whatever mystique/intrigue that existed for African(born) players after the Dream.
Luol Deng is actually a very skilled player, but rest of the players born on the continent are just big bodies[/QUOTE]
ibaka says hi, and the spurs will get him.
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[QUOTE=Funnyfuka[B]]all soccer players in europe are arabs or blacks[/B]. Now it s the turn of basketball to become mainly black. Thanks to the immivasion of africa and middle east for "economic reasons" (globalization).
about the guy; they always look great when playing against europeans...[/QUOTE]
Have you ever watched soccer ?
I don't think so.
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[QUOTE=SinJackal]In b4 he falls in the draft and the Spurs get him at #30[/QUOTE]
... and he turns out to be a steal
Or Grizzlies take him in top 5 and he turns out to be new Hasheem
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[QUOTE=ProfessorMurder]I grew three inches after I turned 18, stopped growing at 22.[/QUOTE]
Thanks man you just gave me some hope :banana:
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[QUOTE=SinJackal]In b4 he falls in the draft and the Spurs get him at #30[/QUOTE]
More like at #57
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This kid is gonna be good, impressive video. He going into the draft this year?
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[QUOTE=Bosnian Sajo]This kid is gonna be good, impressive video. He going into the draft this year?[/QUOTE]
This kid is only 18 years old, is smaller than Ibaka but have the same work ethic and is a tremendous athlete. I've seen it several times and also has excellent timing to block. In just one year has greatly improved his mid range shot, I think it might be a steal in the next draft.
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man needs to eat and hit the gym
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He should be drafted high based on the prospects of humor from his name alone.
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BI-SMACK!!!
:oldlol: :applause:
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[QUOTE=Rnbizzle]name sounds.. german..?[/QUOTE]
thats what I thought too. :lol
first time I read it I thought his first name was Bismarck.
with that said, this dudes name is great and reminds me of some other great names.
Frank Brickowski
Tree Rollins
Fat Lever
Mamadou N'Diaye
Wang Zhizhi
World B Free
Zan Tabak
Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje
Yinka Dare
God Shammgod
Uwe Blab
Pops Mensah Bonsu
Lazar Hayward
and the greatest of all
Magic Johnson
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I read that he will participate in the Nike Hoop Summit, we will see what performance can be achieved playing against some american prospect. April 9.
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[QUOTE=reppy]His name came to mind when I saw the thread and thought, "Damn that's a bad ass name."[/QUOTE][url]http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pops_mensah-bonsu/[/url]
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[QUOTE=ProfessorMurder]I grew three inches after I turned 18, stopped growing at 22.[/QUOTE]Haplotypes nearer the equator finish growing earlier around 16-18, whereas Scandinavians sometimes grow until they're 23.
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I admit, he isn't the typical wirey, extremely raw player we see from africa. He has good size, an obvious hunger for the basket, seemingly good positioning (against lesser opponents at least). He is definitely a quick study. If he goes to a good team they will probably stash him overseas for another season or 2, if he goes to a bad team, we may see what he can do in the league right away.
I see more potential in him than past prospects who were high on potential.
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da f[COLOR="Black"]u[/COLOR]ck is that?
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Bismack with a triple double today at the Nike Hoops Summit against the best US high school prospects.
12 points/11 rebounds/10 blocks.
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[QUOTE=Grinder]Bismack with a triple double today at the Nike Hoops Summit against the best US high school prospects.
12 points/11 rebounds/10 blocks.[/QUOTE]
i read somewhere his euro club was :mad: that he went to the nike hoops summit. He's raising his stock.
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[QUOTE=playtetris][IMG]http://www.ericdsnider.com/images/comic-book-guy.jpg[/IMG]
best... name... ever[/QUOTE]
i believe that title belongs to Mbah a Moute.
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[QUOTE=Grinder]Bismack with a triple double today at the Nike Hoops Summit against the best US high school prospects.
12 points/11 rebounds/10 blocks.[/QUOTE]
Beast :bowdown:
By the way anyone notice that all the players coming out of the Congo have jacked bodies? Serge and Bismack are both really young still yet are shredded and jacked and then you have Mbenga. Something in their water :pimp: