Nike Sibande
Sibande with Bàsquet Girona in 2024 | |
| No. 2 – Darüşşafaka Lassa | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Basketbol Süper Ligi |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 6, 1999 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Listed weight | 84 kg (185 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Crispus Attucks (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023 | Kataja |
| 2023–2024 | Maroussi |
| 2024 | Merkezefendi |
| 2024–2025 | Bàsquet Girona |
| 2025–present | Darüşşafaka |
Nike Sibande (born 6 June 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Darüşşafaka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).
Professional career
On 22 August 2023, Sibande started his professional career after signing with Kataja BC in Finnish Korisliiga and the FIBA Europe Cup.[1][2] He left Joensuu at the end of December 2023, when leading the league with an average of 22.6 points per game.[3] Kataja received a financial compensation for the contract termination.
After a short stint with Maroussi in Greece, he signed with Merkezefendi in Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi on 26 January 2024.[4]
In July 2024, he moved to Spain after signing with Bàsquet Girona in the Liga ACB for the 2024–25 season.[5]
On April 1, 2025, he signed with Darüşşafaka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[6]
References
- ^ Nike Sibande, katajabasket.fi
- ^ Nike Sibande aloittaa ammattilaisuransa Kataja Basketissa, basket.fi, 22 August 2023
- ^ Korisliigan pistekuningas jätti Joensuun, Helsingin Sanomat, 18 December 2023
- ^ Former Pitt G Finds New Team Overseas, si.com, 26 January 2024
- ^ Nike Sibande ficha por el Bàsquet Girona, acb.com
- ^ "Darussafaka adds Sibande to their roster, ex Girona". Eurobasket. April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 2, 2025.