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What is your hometown? |
"Kaolack, Senegal, in West Africa." | ||
Do you have any nicknames? |
"Stoussy." | ||
Have you ever played for your national team? |
"Yes, the Senegalese National Team from 1990 - present." | ||
What is your favorite NBA team? |
"I like the Houston Rockets." | ||
If you could play one-on-one against anyone, who would it be? |
"Hakeem Olajuwon." | ||
Who has been a role model for you in basketball? |
"A lady I call 'Sister,' Fatou Kine Ndiaye, who used
to play professionally in France. She lived across the street from me in Senegal." | ||
Favorite food? |
"Rice and fish (Senegalese food) and a turkey sandwich." | ||
Favorite artist or type of music? |
"Carribbean music" | ||
Favorite television show growing up? |
"The Cosby Show" | ||
Favorite movie? |
"Mrs. Doubtfire." | ||
Favorite book? |
"The Koran." | ||
Most unusual job? |
"Hairdresser." | ||
Do you play any other sports? |
"Ping pong." | ||
Where is your favorite place to play overseas? |
"France." | ||
What other talents are you proud of? |
"I am fluent in five languages." | ||
Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals? |
"No sleep two hours prior to a game, no shower two hours before a game either
- I feel heavy." | ||
What is your favorite on-court moment? |
"I just like when I shut the baseline off when someone is driving." | ||
Do you have any brothers and sisters? |
"Yes! Over 20 siblings. All of their names would not fit on this page." | ||
What was a defining moments or time in your life? |
"Coming to the United States for school." | ||
What advice would you offer to young basketball players? |
"Practice... It's the best way to get better. And work on the fundamentals. Discipline
is most important." | ||
What types of causes do you support? |
"The Special Olympics." | ||
What do you do in your spare time? |
"Be with family, read, cook, hang out with friends, dancing, going to the beach
and seeing movies." | ||
What would you be doing if you were not a basketball player? |
"Work on my Master's Degree." | ||
When your playing career is over, what might you pursue? |
"I will be in business between Senegal and the United States." | ||
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