Jerome Meyinsse
Jerome Dieu Donne Meyinsse (born December 18, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for Flamengo in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).
High school
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Meyinsse attended high school and played basketball at McKinley Senior High School.
College career
Meyinsse played college basketball at the University of Virginia with the Virginia Cavaliers.[1]
Professional career
In his pro career, Meyinsse has played with Flamengo of the Brazilian League.
Personal life
Because of his fluency in the Portuguese language and quick adaptation to the Brazilian culture, Meyinsse has become a fan favorite in Rio de Janeiro.
He was nicknamed "The Big One" by Flamengo supporters and is currently one of the most popular basketball players in the country.
Meyinsse is usually the subject of many local news articles for its outrageous posts on Instagram.[2]
NBB career statistics
NBB regular season
| Season |
Team |
GP |
MPG |
2PT FG% |
3PT FG% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
|---|
| 2013-14 | Flamengo | 31 | 21.3 | .667 | .000 | .734 | 4.7 | .5 | .7 | 1.0 | 12.2 |
| 2014-15 | Flamengo | 29 | 25.5 | .631 | .500 | .674 | 5.5 | .8 | .9 | 1.1 | 11.2 |
| Career | | 60 | 23.4 | .657 | .500 | .703 | 5.1 | .6 | .8 | 1.0 | 11.7 |
| All-Star | | 2 | 24 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 | 6.0 | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | 4.0 |
NBB playoffs
| Season |
Team |
GP |
MPG |
2PT FG% |
3PT FG% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
|---|
| 2013-14 | Flamengo | 9 | 24.8 | .662 | .000 | .698 | 6.3 | .7 | .6 | .8 | 13.3 |
| 2014-15 | Flamengo | 10 | 24.8 | .590 | .000 | .818 | 4.9 | .8 | .5 | 1.4 | 9.2 |
| Career | | 19 | 24.8 | .633 | .000 | .738 | 5.6 | .7 | .5 | 1.1 | 11.2 |
Awards and accomplishments
References
External links
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- Head coach: José Neto
- Assistant coach: Rodrigo Silva
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