Younes Idrissi

Younes Idrissi (born April 13, 1984) is a Moroccan basketball player currently playing for Tanger in the Nationale 1.

Younes Idrissi
Tanger
PositionForward
LeagueNationale 1
Personal information
Born (1984-04-13) April 13, 1984
Casablanca, Morocco
NationalityMorocco
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
Playing career2004–present
Career history
2002-03WAC Casablanca
2003-04Massanutten Military Academy
2004-06University of Georgia
2006Iona College
2006-08WAC Casablanca
2008-presentIttihad 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

  1. Idrissi at PMA.com
  2. Younes Idrissi at FIBA.com
  3. 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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