Temidayo Yussuf (ex Sporting) is a newcomer at I.Nahariya

- September 8, 2024

POSTED BY: Eran Sela

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Temidayo Yussuf

Temidayo Yussuf

Ironi Nahariya (National League) strengthened their roster with addition of 28-year old American (has also Nigerian passport) center Temidayo Yussuf (201cm-120kg-1996, college: LBSU, agency: Slash Sports) for season 2024-25. Yussuf played last season at Sporting in Portuguese Liga Betclic. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In 10 Liga Betclic games he recorded 14.9ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.5apg. Yussuf also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 4 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. The other team he played that season for was Boulazac Basket in French ProB. In 13 games he had 6.5ppg and 4.0rpg.
He has played previously professionally also in France (Olympique Antibes). His team made it to the Big West Tournament Semifinals in 2017 and 2019.
Yussuf was voted to All-Big West Honorable Mention back in 2018.
He graduated from Long Beach State University in 2019 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player.