Moustapha Sonko

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Moustapha Sonko (born 14 June 1972 in Paris, France) is a former professional basketball player from France. He was inducted into the French Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Professional career

Sonko was the French 2nd Division French Player's MVP in 1993. He was the French 1st Division's French Player's MVP, in 2000.

National team career

Sonko won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics, with the senior French national basketball team.


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