Yves Missi
Cameroonian basketball player (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yves Thierry Missi (/ˈiːv ˈmiːsi/ EEV MEE-see; born 14 May 2004) is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears.
Missi with Baylor in 2024 | |
| No. 21 – New Orleans Pelicans | |
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| Position | Center |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 14 May 2004 Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Cameroonian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Baylor (2023–2024) |
| NBA draft | 2024: 1st round, 21st overall pick |
| Drafted by | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Early life and high school career
Missi was born on 14 May 2004[1] in Belgium but grew up in Yaoundé, Cameroon.[2][3] He moved to the United States in 2021 and began attending West Nottingham Academy in Maryland.[4] He later transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California, and averaged 9.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.[5] A five-star recruit, he was highly recruited and was ranked by ESPN as the second-best player in California, the 13th-best player nationally and third-best center.[6][7]
Missi played at the Nike Hoop Summit in 2023 and won The Grind Session World Championship with Prolific Prep, earning a place at the GEICO High School Nationals.[8] He also played in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) and averaged 12.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game with the PSA Cardinals.[9] He committed to playing college basketball for the Baylor Bears and reclassified to be able to join them for the 2023–24 season.[10]
College career
Missi impressed early in the 2023–24 Baylor season.[11] Following his freshman season, he declared for the 2024 NBA draft and received a green room invite.[12]
Professional career
New Orleans Pelicans (2024–present)
On 26 June 2024, Missi was selected with the 21st overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024 NBA draft[13] and on July 8, he signed with the Pelicans.[14]
On 23 October, Missi made his NBA debut, putting up 12 points, seven rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal in a 123–111 win over the Chicago Bulls.[15]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
Personal life
Missi is a Cameroonian citizen.[16] He is eligible to also apply for citizenship in Belgium where he was born.[16]
References
External links
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