Ruphin Kayembe-Tshiabu

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Ruphin Kayembe-Tshiabu
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Kayembe-Tshiabu in January 2023
Free Agent
Position Small forward
Personal information
Born (1992-12-09) December 9, 1992 (age 32)
Kinshasa, Zaire
NationalityCongolese / Belgian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
NBA draft 2014: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2015 KK Maribor
2015–2016 Vendée Challans Basket
2016–2017 BC Souffelweyersheim
2017–2020 ALM Évreux Basket
2020–2021 Champagne Châlons-Reims
2021–2023 Stade Rochelais

Ruphin Kayembe-Tshiabu (born December 9, 1992) is a Congolese-Belgian [1] professional basketball player.

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Professional career

In 2012, Kayembe-Tshiabu started his professional career in Slovenia with KK Maribor.

During the 2021–22 season, he played for Champagne Châlons-Reims of the LNB Pro A. [1]

DR Congo national team

Kayembe-Tshiabu played for the DR Congo national team on several occasions. [1] He played 3 games at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification where he averaged 8.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Africa: Afrobasket Tips Off Today - What You May Need to Know About the 16 Teams Damas Sikubwabo (AllAfrica), 24 August 2021. Accessed 26 December 2022.