Nisre Zouzoua
No. 45 – SLAC
PositionShooting guard
LeagueRoad to BAL
Personal information
Born (1996-07-16) July 16, 1996
Brockton, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican / Ivorian
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021Dax Gamarde
2021–2022Alliance Sport Alsace
2022–2023Aix Maurienne Savoie
2023–presentSLAC
Career highlights and awards
Medals
AfroBasket
Silver medal – second place2021 Rwanda

Nisre Mimi Zouzoua (born July 16, 1996) is an American-Ivorian basketball player who plays for Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket and Ivory Coast. Standing at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), he plays as a shooting guard.

High school career

Zouzoua grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts and played three seasons at Brockton High School. He transferred to Boston Trinity Academy and played two seasons.[1] Zouzoua was not highly recruited, rated a one-star prospect, and committed to Bryant.[2]

College career

Zouzoua began his college career for Bryant, scoring 16 points in his debut versus Duke.[2] He averaged 12.8 points per game as a freshman.[1] As a sophomore, he averaged 20.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Following the season, Zouzoua transferred to Nevada.[2] He played sparingly as a junior, averaging 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. Zouzoua entered the transfer portal following the season, but ultimately returned to Nevada.[3] In his senior year with Nevada, he averaged 9.8 points coming off the bench and was named Mountain West Conference Sixth Man of the Year.[1]

Professional career

In October 2020, Zouzoua started his professional career with Dax Gamarde in the French NM1, the third level.[1] He averaged 19 points per game in his rookie season.[4]

In October 2023, Zouzoua played for Guinean team SLAC in the Road to BAL. In three games, he averaged a team-leading 21.7 points.[5]

National team career

Zouzoua has represented the Ivory Coast national basketball team, as he is eligible due to his father being Ivorian.[6] He played with the team at FIBA AfroBasket 2021 and contributed 11.2 points and 4.2 rebounds to win the silver medal.[7][8]

Personal

Nisre's brother Niadré plays college football for Baylor.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Fenton, Jim (October 3, 2020). "Brockton's Nisre Zouzoua to play professional basketball in France". The Enterprise. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Murray, Chris (May 2, 2017). "Pack gets commit from high-scoring guard Nisré Zouzoua". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  3. ↑ Murray, Chris (April 29, 2019). "Nisré Zouzoua takes name out of portal, will return to Nevada". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Nisre Zouzoua, Basketball Player". Proballers. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Nisre ZOUZOUA at the Africa Champions Clubs ROAD TO B.A.L. 2024 2023". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  6. ↑ Fenton, Jim. "Brockton's Zouzoua looks overseas to continue basketball career". Enterprise News. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Nisre Mimi ZOUZOUA at the FIBA AfroBasket 2021". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA AfroBasket 2021". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "Nisré Zouzoua - Men's Basketball". University of Nevada Athletics. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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