Mouphtaou Yarou

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Mouphtaou Yarou
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Yarou with Antibes Sharks in 2017.
Free Agent
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (1990-06-26) June 26, 1990 (age 31)
Natitingou, Benin
NationalityBeninese
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolMontrose Christian School
(Rockville, Maryland)
CollegeVillanova (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013 / Undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013Radnički Kragujevac
2014–2017Le Mans
2017–2018Antibes Sharks
2018–2020Levallois Metropolitans
2020–2021Boulazac Basket Dordogne
Career highlights and awards

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

College career[]

Yarou averaged 8.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore at Villanova.[1] As a junior, Yarou averaged 11.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game as Villanova finished 13-19 and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004.[2] Yarou averaged 9.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Wildcats as a senior.[3]

Professional career[]

In August 2013, he signed a one-year deal with Radnički Kragujevac of Serbia.[4] In nine games, he averaged 11.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.[3] On November 30, he was suspended for serious violations of disciplinary regulations and contract obligations.[5]

On June 6, 2014, he signed a two-year deal with Le Mans Sarthe Basket of the LNB Pro A.[6][7]

In July 2016, Yarou joined the Boston Celtics for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[8] On July 22, 2016, he re-signed with Le Mans for one more season.[9]

On September 1, 2017, Yarou signed with Antibes Sharks for the 2017–18 Pro A season.[10]

On June 6, 2018, Yarou signed with Levallois Metropolitans.[11]

On May 25, 2020, he has signed with Boulazac Basket Dordogne of the LNB Pro A.[12]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "City 6 college basketball at a glance". NBC Sports. November 11, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  2. ^ Frank, Reuben (April 12, 2012). "Cheek leaving Villanova for the NBA Draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Moore, Tom (July 9, 2014). "Former Villanova player Yarou at Sixers camp". The Morning Call. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  4. ^ "Radnicki Kragujevac sign beninese center Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.net. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  5. ^ "Radnicki suspends Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.net. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Mouphtaou Yarou au MSB". msb.fr (in French). June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  7. ^ "Le Mans sign Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.com. June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  8. ^ "Celtics Announce 2016 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "Mouphtaou Yarou reste au MSB !". msb.fr (in French). July 22, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  10. ^ "Mouphtaou Yarou vient muscler la raquette des Sharks". sharks-antibes.com (in French). September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  11. ^ "Levallois Metro signs Mouphtaou Yarou". Sportando.basketball. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  12. ^ "Mouphtaou Yarou Signed at BBD" (in French). boulazac-basket-dordogne.com. May 25, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.

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