Souleymane Berthé (born 5 October 2000) is a Malian professional basketball player who last played for Cherbourg Basket-ball of the Nationale 3. He plays as small forward.[1]
 Berthe with Stade Malien in 2023 | |
| Cherbourg | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | Nationale 3 |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 5 October 2000 |
| Listed height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2023 | Stade Malien |
| 2023–present | Cherbourg |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Early life
editBerthé grew up playing soccer but switched to basketball after he was inspired by a neighbour who played basketball. He then went on to play pick-up games at the courts of Bamako, where he was eventually recruited by coach Kaba Kanté of Stade Malien.[2]
Career
editBerthe played for Stade Malien and helped the team win the Ligue 1 championship in 2022. As a result, he played in the Road to BAL 2023 where he averaged 14.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, helping Stade qualify for their first-ever BAL season.[3]
On 13 March 2023, Berthe made his BAL debut against the defending champions US Monastir and scored 34 points in the 68–78 loss, the second most points scored by a player in the league's three-year history behind Terrell Stoglin's 41 points.[4] His debut performance received league wide attention.[5] Stade Malien eventually finished in the third place,[6] and Berthé averaged 16.4 points in eight games.[7] Berthé left the team after the season.[8]
On 13 July 2023, Berthé signed with Cherbourg of the Nationale 3, the fifth division of basketball in France.[9]
Personal
editSouleymane's sisters Saran, Dioume and Rokiatou Berthe have all played for Mali national youth teams.[5]
BAL career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stade Malien | 8 | 8 | 30.8 | .341 | .210 | .711 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 1.6 | .1 | 16.4 |
References
edit- ^ "Stade Malien (MALI)". The BAL. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Basketball Africa League: Stade Malien's dynamic duo are Mali's finest". NBA.com. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Souleymane BERTHE at the Africa Champions Clubs ROAD TO B.A.L. 2023 2022". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Defending champions show teeth to beat Stade Malien". The BAL. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Souleymane Berthe is a special talent". The BAL. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "STADE MALIEN BEAT PETRO IN A WIN FOR MALI". The BAL. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Stade Malien (MALI)". The BAL. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "High motivation key as Stade Malien target second BAL ticket in a row". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Basket. Nationale 3 masculine : un renfort de choix pour le Cherbourg Basket Ball". actu.fr (in French). 13 July 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2024.