Younes Idrissi
| Tanger | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | Moroccan League |
| 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 | |
| Pro career | 2004–present |
| Career history | |
|
WAC Casablanca (2002-03) Massanutten Military Academy (2003-04) University of Georgia (2004-06) Iona College (2006) WAC Casablanca (2006-08) Ittihad de Tanger (2008-present) | |
Younes Idrissi (born April 13, 1984) is a Moroccan basketball player currently playing for Tanger in the Moroccan Basketball League.
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.[1] Idrissi then transferred to Iona College but never played a game for the Gaels.[2] 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.[3]
Idrissi played for the Morocco national basketball team in the 2007 and 2009 FIBA Africa Championship.[4] In 2009, he led the tournament in blocks, averaging 1.8 blocks per game.[5]
References
- ↑ Younes Idrissi Stats at statsheet.com
- ↑ 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