Nike Sibande

American basketball player, born 1999

Nike SibandeBàsquet Girona

Position| Point guard
League| Liga ACB
Personal information
Born|  (1999-06-06) June 6, 1999 (age 25)
Indianapolis, United States
Listed height| 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Listed weight| 84 kg (185 lb)
Career information
High school| Crispus Attucks
(Indianapolis, United States)
College| Miami (OH) (2017–2020)
Pittsburgh (2020–2023)
Playing career| 2023–present
Career history
2023| Kataja
2023–2024| Maroussi
2024| Merkezefendi
2024–present| Bàsquet Girona

Nike Sibande (born 6 June 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Bàsquet Girona in Liga ACB.

## Career

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On 22 August 2023, Sibande started his professional career after signing with Kataja BC in Finnish Korisliiga and the FIBA Europe Cup.[1][2] He left Joensuu at the end of December 2023, when leading the league with an average of 22.6 points per game.[3] Kataja received a financial compensation for the contract termination.

After a short stint with Maroussi in Greece, he signed with Merkezefendi in Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi on 26 January 2024.[4]

In July 2024, he moved to Spain after signing with Bàsquet Girona in the Liga ACB for the 2024–25 season.[5]

## References

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1. ^ Nike Sibande, katajabasket.fi
2. ^ Nike Sibande aloittaa ammattilaisuransa Kataja Basketissa, basket.fi, 22 August 2023
3. ^ Korisliigan pistekuningas jätti Joensuun, Helsingin Sanomat, 18 December 2023
4. ^ Former Pitt G Finds New Team Overseas, si.com, 26 January 2024
5. ^ Nike Sibande ficha por el Bàsquet Girona, acb.com

## External links

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* Nike Sibande at Eurobasket.com
* Nike Sibande at RealGM
* Nike Sibande at ProBallers
* FIBA Europe Cup profile