Jerome Meyinsse

Jerome Meyinsse
No. 55 Flamengo
Position Power forward / Center
League Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB)
Personal information
Born December 18, 1988
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 9.5 in (2.07 m)
Listed weight 233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school McKinley (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College Virginia (2006–2010)
NBA draft 2010 / Undrafted
Pro career 2010–present
Career history
2011 9 de Julio (Argentina)
2012 Estudiantes (BB) (Argentina)
2013 Regatas Corrientes (Argentina)
2013–present Flamengo (Brazil)
Career highlights and awards

Jerome Dieu Donne Meyinsse (born December 18, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for Flamengo in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).

High school

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Meyinsse attended high school and played basketball at McKinley Senior High School.

College career

Meyinsse played college basketball at the University of Virginia with the Virginia Cavaliers.[1]

Professional career

In his pro career, Meyinsse has played with Flamengo of the Brazilian League.

Personal Life

Because of his fluency in the Portuguese language and quick adaptation to the Brazilian culture, Meyinsse has become a fan favorite in Rio de Janeiro.

He was nicknamed "The Myth" by Flamengo supporters and is currently one of the most popular basketball players in the country.

Meyinsse is usually the subject of many local news articles for its outrageous posts on Instagram.[2]

NBB career statistics

NBB regular season

Season Team GP MPG 2PT FG% 3PT FG% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013-14Flamengo 31 21.3 .667 .000 .734 4.7 .5 .7 1.0 12.2
Career 31 21.3 .667 .000 .734 4.7 .5 .7 1.0 12.2
All-Star 1 24 1.000 .000 1.000 6.0 3.0 .0 .0 4.0

NBB playoffs

Season Team GP MPG 2PT FG% 3PT FG% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013-14Flamengo 9 24.8 .662 .000 .698 6.3 .7 .6 .8 13.3
Career 9 24.8 .662 .000 .698 6.3 .7 .6 .8 13.3

Awards and accomplishments

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