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Jersey Number 35
Josh Mballa
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Bordeaux, France
- High School:
- Putnam Science Academy - Conn.
CAREER STATS LINK
FRESHMAN SEASON (2018-19)
Mballa appeared in 17 games in his freshman season for the Red Raiders with a season-high three points at Kansasโฆ He also scored in games against Incarnate Word, Northern Colorado, Northwestern State, Abilene Christian and Baylorโฆ Mballa finished the season 4-for-9 from the field and had two blocked shots coming against Kansas and West Virginia...ย He gained NCAA Tournament experience in the second-round win over Buffalo and the Sweet 16 victory over Michigan.
PRIOR TO TEXAS TECH
Mballa is a strong rebounder and defender who is long, athletic and plays with a high motor โฆ Prepped at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut under Tom Espinosa, the same program as forwardย Malik Ondigo โฆ Team turned in a 38-4 record and won the programโs first national championship in 2018 โฆ Mballa was born in Detroit, Michigan but grew up in Bordeaux, France where he played for Kameet Academy while growing up before coming back to the United States for high school...ย Possesses extensive international experience with the French National Team โฆ Played in the FIBA U17 World Championships in 2016 and the FIBA U18 European Championships in 2017 โฆ Posted 7.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game during the 2017 event โฆ Signed his Athletic Scholarship Agreement (ASA) in July 2018.
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Points: 3, at Kansas -- 02/02/19
Rebounds: 2, VALLEY -- 11/9/18
Assists: 1, UAPB -- 12/5/18; West Virginia -- 2/4/19
Steals: 1, UIW -- 11/6/18; UAPB -- 12/5/18
Blocks: 1, at Kansas -- 02/02/19; West Virginia -- 2/4/19
FG made: 1, 4 times
FG attempts: 2, UNC -- 11/24/18; NSU -- 12/12/18; West Virginia -- 2/4/19
3FG attempts: 1, West Virginia -- 2/4/19
FT made: 3, at Kansas -- 02/02/19
FT attempts: 6, at Kansas -- 02/02/19
FRESHMAN SEASON (2018-19)
Mballa appeared in 17 games in his freshman season for the Red Raiders with a season-high three points at Kansasโฆ He also scored in games against Incarnate Word, Northern Colorado, Northwestern State, Abilene Christian and Baylorโฆ Mballa finished the season 4-for-9 from the field and had two blocked shots coming against Kansas and West Virginia...ย He gained NCAA Tournament experience in the second-round win over Buffalo and the Sweet 16 victory over Michigan.
PRIOR TO TEXAS TECH
Mballa is a strong rebounder and defender who is long, athletic and plays with a high motor โฆ Prepped at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut under Tom Espinosa, the same program as forwardย Malik Ondigo โฆ Team turned in a 38-4 record and won the programโs first national championship in 2018 โฆ Mballa was born in Detroit, Michigan but grew up in Bordeaux, France where he played for Kameet Academy while growing up before coming back to the United States for high school...ย Possesses extensive international experience with the French National Team โฆ Played in the FIBA U17 World Championships in 2016 and the FIBA U18 European Championships in 2017 โฆ Posted 7.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game during the 2017 event โฆ Signed his Athletic Scholarship Agreement (ASA) in July 2018.
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Points: 3, at Kansas -- 02/02/19
Rebounds: 2, VALLEY -- 11/9/18
Assists: 1, UAPB -- 12/5/18; West Virginia -- 2/4/19
Steals: 1, UIW -- 11/6/18; UAPB -- 12/5/18
Blocks: 1, at Kansas -- 02/02/19; West Virginia -- 2/4/19
FG made: 1, 4 times
FG attempts: 2, UNC -- 11/24/18; NSU -- 12/12/18; West Virginia -- 2/4/19
3FG attempts: 1, West Virginia -- 2/4/19
FT made: 3, at Kansas -- 02/02/19
FT attempts: 6, at Kansas -- 02/02/19
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