Ruphin Kayembe-Tshiabu (born December 9, 1992) is a Congolese-Belgian[1] professional basketball player.
 Kayembe-Tshiabu in January 2023 | |
| No. 7 – Stade Rochelais | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | LNB Pro B |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 9, 1992 Kinshasa, Zaire |
| Nationality | Congolese / Belgian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2014: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2015 | KK Maribor |
| 2015–2016 | Vendée Challans Basket |
| 2016–2017 | BC Souffelweyersheim |
| 2017–2020 | ALM Évreux Basket |
| 2020–2021 | Champagne Châlons-Reims |
| 2021–present | Stade Rochelais |
Professional career edit
In 2012, Kayembe-Tshiabu started his professional career in Slovenia with KK Maribor.
During the 2021–22 season, he played for Champagne Châlons-Reims of the LNB Pro A.[1]
DR Congo national team edit
Kayembe-Tshiabu played for the DR Congo national team on several occasions.[1] He played 3 games at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification where he averaged 8.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
References edit
- ^ a b c Africa: Afrobasket Tips Off Today - What You May Need to Know About the 16 Teams Damas Sikubwabo (AllAfrica), 24 August 2021. Accessed 26 December 2022.
External links edit
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