Younes Idrissi
Younes Idrissi (born April 13, 1984) is a Moroccan basketball player currently playing for Tanger in the Nationale 1.
| Tanger | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | Nationale 1 |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 1984 Casablanca, Morocco |
| Nationality | Morocco |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2004–present |
| Career history | |
| 2002-03 | WAC Casablanca |
| 2003-04 | Massanutten Military Academy |
| 2004-06 | University of Georgia |
| 2006 | Iona College |
| 2006-08 | WAC Casablanca |
| 2008-present | Ittihad de Tanger |
Idrissi played NCAA Division I college basketball for the University of Georgia, averaging 5.1 PPG and 3.0 RPG in two seasons with the Bulldogs. Idrissi then transferred to Iona College but never played a game for the Gaels.[1] Idrissi has since moved to the Moroccan League, where he has become one of the league's most dominant players, including a 20 PPG and 9 RPG season with WAC Casablanca in 2007-08.[2]
Idrissi played for the Morocco national basketball team in the 2007 and 2009 FIBA Africa Championship.[3] In 2009, he led the tournament in blocks, averaging 1.8 blocks per game.[4]
References
- Idrissi at PMA.com
- Younes Idrissi at FIBA.com
- He has been linked with number of high-profile moves, including a move to Manchester City and Real Madrid. FIBA BPG Leaders
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