Ruphin Kayembe-Tshiabu

Ruphin Kayembe-Tshiabu (born December 9, 1992) is a Congolese-Belgian[1] professional basketball player.

Ruphin Kayembe-Tshiabu
Kayembe-Tshiabu in January 2023
No. 7 – Stade Rochelais
PositionSmall forward
LeagueLNB Pro B
Personal information
Born (1992-12-09) December 9, 1992
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
NationalityCongolese / Belgian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2014: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2015KK Maribor
2015–2016Vendée Challans Basket
2016–2017BC Souffelweyersheim
2017–2020ALM Évreux Basket
2020–2021Champagne Châlons-Reims
2021–presentStade Rochelais

Professional career

In 2012, Kayembe-Tshiabu started his professional career in Slovenia with KK Maribor.

During the 2021–22 season, he played for Champagne Châlons-Reims of the LNB Pro A.[1]

DR Congo national team

Kayembe-Tshiabu played for the DR Congo national team on several occasions.[1] He played 3 games at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification where he averaged 8.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

References
  1. Africa: Afrobasket Tips Off Today - What You May Need to Know About the 16 Teams Damas Sikubwabo (AllAfrica), 24 August 2021. Accessed 26 December 2022.
  • at basketball.eurobasket.com
  • at basketball.realgm.com
  • at kzs.si
  • at fiba.com


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