N'faba Mané collects another solid game for the Seward Saints with 12 pts on a strong shooting performance from deep (3-4 from the three point line). He added 4 rebounds and 1 block, with no turnovers vs nationally ranked (#15) Barton CC.
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N'faba Mané showed all his versatility vs. Dodge City with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 asists, 1 block and 1 steal. The 6-6 guard ended the game with a season best evaluation of 20 in 27' playing time.
N'faba Mané has scored 10 points in 21' of action time in a JUCO game vs Cowley, adding also 5 rebounds and an impressive block!
The 6'6" Paris born guard has started 2025 on a growing note. His best basketball is in front of him soon to meet his undeniable great two-way player potential.
N'faba Mané is the match winner with a huge defensive play, and scoring Senegal's last 5 of 6 points for a narrow 1 point win (72-71). An impressive two-way play, off a huge block stopping Marocco's Omar Kamer easy access to a lay up, generated what was AfroBasket best sequential play if only it ended with a made dunk. Fouled on that dunk, N'faba converted the two awarded key free throws, adding seconds later another transition basket followed by an additional free throw to get enough edge to bring bronze home.
FIBA.basketball has ranked N'faba Mané as a Top Ten Player to watch during the upcoming FIBA u18 Afrobasket in Pretoria and a Legitimate MVP Candidate. The 17 year old is described by FIBA in their article of Aug. 30th, as a well-travelled player despite his young age, having played for Cholet, Stella Azzurra and Springdale (USA).
Fresh from graduating from Orion HS, N'faba Mané will play for the NJCAA division I Seward Saints in view of the upcoming 24/25 season. The Saints play in one of America's best conferences, the KJCCC that includes top JUCO programs such as Barton, Hutchinson and Coffeyville.
The 17 year old has been selected by the U18 Senegalese National Team. N'faba Mané has made big improvements in recent times and turned heads. Besides the prestigious test invitation he accepted from by Zalgiris Kaunas, the National Team selection is a statement attesting him as a prospect on the rise.
The notable progress N'faba Mané has achieved in recent times, has triggered strong interest around him. He has undertaken a tryout period in June to test pro ball waters in Europe. Between periods N'faba has continued training with Fidesport. He has visited Denain-Voltaire in France and Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania in the first half of June but despite a proposal from the French Team and a good feedback from Zalgiris, the 17 year old declared he wants to continue his journey in the US.
In his first year in the United States, N'faba Mané as completed a good season that he started scoring in double-figures in all five first games. With a season high 23 points following the 21 points scored as the last 2023 game, he was also instrumental with 19pts. in huge win vs. N.1 Clinton Grace. Ended season playing through pain in unperfect physical conditions at 11,2ppg., 5,6rpg, 1,8apg, 1,8spg, 1,1bpg., 2,0tpg. Recorded two double-doubles in points/rebounds.
Five games into the season with 13,8ppg, 7,8rpg, 2,8apg, 2,6spg and 2bpg, N'faba Mané ranks top ten in all statistical categories in Maryland and top three in most of them in the Metro Private Conference, delivering overall high production. The numbers gain even more value with highschool games lasting 32' compared to the 40' in Europe. Bothered with reawakening adductor troubles since June, the 17 year old has shown toughness playing through pain.