William Kossangue

William Stèvie Kossangue-Toro (born March 9, 1986) is a Central African professional basketball player who last played for Luçon Basket Club of the Nationale Masculine 2 (NM2).[1]

William Kossangue
Free agent
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Born (1986-03-09) March 9, 1986
Bangui, Central African Republic
NationalityCentral African
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolHarmony Prep (Cincinnati, Ohio)
CollegeTyler JC (2006–2008)
Campbell (2008–2010)
Career history
2012–2013Luçon Basket (France)

Early life

Kossangue was born on March 9, 1986 in Bangui, Central African Republic. His father, Jean, was an attorney.[2]

Collegiate career

Kossangue played college basketball at Tyler Junior College before transferring to play with the Campbell Fighting Camels.[2]

International career

Kossangue has previously represented Central African Republic in international competition. He played for his country at the 2009, 2011, and 2013 AfroBaskets.[3] Kossangue was named to the 20-man preliminary squad for Central African Republic at the AfroBasket 2015 by head coach Aubin-Thierry Goporo.[4] However, he was ruled out of the squad for the official event.[5]

References
  1. "William Kossangue basketball profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  2. "William Kossangue". GoCamels.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  3. "William Stèvie Kossangue-Toro". FIBA. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  4. "Central African Republic coach Goporo calls up 20 players for AfroBasket 2015". FIBA. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  5. "Central African Republic's Mokongo ruled out of AfroBasket 2015, Sato eyeing return". FIBA. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
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