DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball program has signed former Kansas City and UTEP center Baba Mbengue for the 2026-27 season, head coach Tim Bergstraser announced on Thursday.
Mbengue averaged eight minutes a game last season in Kansas City, a year after making his first eight collegiate appearances at UTEP.
This marks Bergstraser's third offseason signing, joining Oskar Wickström Stümer, who signed on April 17 and Trey Cady who signed on April 27.
Baba Mbengue – 7-0 – 255 – Center– Guediawaye Dakar, Senegal – Redshirt Junior – The Patrick H.S. – Kansas City
2025-26 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE AT KANSAS CITY):
Made 25 appearances for the Roos, including his first collegiate start against South Dakota on February 4…Played a career-high 25 minutes against the Roos, registering five blocks and pulling down three rebounds.
2024-25 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT UTEP):
Played in eight games…Made his debut on November 4, 2024…Scored his first career points on December 20 vs. Jackson State.
2023-24 (FRESHMAN AT UTEP):
Redshirted.
BEFORE UTEP:
Top-10 big in New Jersey in his senior year in 2022…Won his AAU championship in 2022…Finished with the third most blocked shots in his Summer League.
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver for its strong balance between academics and athletics, and he felt a genuine connection with the coaching staff and the program's culture….Hopes to play basketball until his body says no, and then become a sports therapist…Also enjoys playing video games and playing soccer.
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