Mouphtaou Yarou
| No. 13 – Le Mans Sarthe | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | LNB Pro A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 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–present | Le Mans Sarthe Basket |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Mouphtaou Yarou (born June 26, 1990) is a Beninese professional basketball player 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
- ^ "Radnicki Kragujevac sign beninese center Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.net. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- ^ "Radnicki suspends Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.net. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ^ "Mouphtaou Yarou au MSB". msb.fr (in French). June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "Le Mans sign Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.com. June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "Celtics Announce 2016 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "Mouphtaou Yarou reste au MSB !". msb.fr (in French). July 22, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.