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Mamadou Samb Mbaye (born 31 December 1989) is a Senegalese-Spanish professional basketball player who last played for Real Betis Energía Plus of the LEB Oro. He has played in the EuroLeague with FC Barcelona Bàsquet and Bilbao Basket.
Playing career
In September 2016, Samb signed with Tindastóll of the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild karla for the 2016–17 season. He was released from the club in November as a part of a major roster overhaul where Tindastóll also released Pape Seck and fired head coach José Maria Costa. In six games, Samb averaged 22.0 points and 9.5 rebounds.
In August 2017, Samb signed with Club Melilla Baloncesto of the LEB Oro. On September 27, 2018, Samb signed a two-year deal with Real Betis Energía Plus of the LEB Oro.
Spanish national team
Samb played for Spanish national U-20 basketball team at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship where Spain finished third.
Personal life
Samb is the younger brother of former NBA player Cheikh Samb.
External sites
- Profile at Basketball Reference
- Profile at RealGM
- Euroleague statistics at EuroLeague
- Icelandic statistics at Icelandic Basketball Association
- Profile at Eurobasket.com