Mouphtaou Yarou

Mouphtaou Yarou
Free agent
Position Center
Personal information
Born (1990-06-26) June 26, 1990
Natitingou, Benin
Nationality Beninese
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school Montrose Christian School
(Rockville, Maryland)
College Villanova (2009–2013)
NBA draft 2013 / Undrafted
Playing career 2013–present
Career history
2013 Radnički Kragujevac
2014–2017 Le Mans Sarthe Basket
Career highlights and awards

Mouphtaou Yarou (born June 26, 1990) is a Beninese professional basketball player who last played for Le Mans Sarthe Basket of the LNB Pro A. He played at the collegiate level for the Villanova University Wildcats.

Professional career

In August 2013, he signed a one-year deal with Radnički Kragujevac of Serbia.[1] On November 30, he was suspended for serious violations of disciplinary regulations and contract obligations.[2]

On June 6, 2014, he signed a two-year deal with Le Mans Sarthe Basket of the LNB Pro A.[3][4]

In July 2016, Yarou joined the Boston Celtics for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[5] On July 22, 2016, he re-signed with Le Mans for one more season.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Radnicki Kragujevac sign beninese center Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.net. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "Radnicki suspends Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.net. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "Mouphtaou Yarou au MSB". msb.fr (in French). June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Le Mans sign Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.com. June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Celtics Announce 2016 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Mouphtaou Yarou reste au MSB !". msb.fr (in French). July 22, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.


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