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| No. 0 – Niners Chemnitz | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | BBL EuroCup |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1996-11-06) 6 November 1996 Bonn, Germany |
| Nationality | German / Ivorian |
| Listed height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2016 | VfR Limburg |
| 2017–2018 | Ehingen Urspring |
| 2019–2020 | Hamburg Towers |
| 2020–2021 | Eisbären Bremerhaven |
| 2022–2023 | Niners Chemnitz |
| 2024–2025 | Bayern Munich |
| 2025–present | Niners Chemnitz |
| Career highlights | |
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Kevin Yebo (born 6 November 1996) is a German-Ivorian professional basketball player for Niners Chemnitz in the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroCup. He primarily operates as a power forward.
Professional career
Yebo began his professional career in 2015 with VfR Limburg.[1] He then played for Ehingen Urspring during the 2017–18 season.[2] In 2019, he signed with Hamburg Towers and competed in the German ProA league.[3] The following season, he joined Eisbären Bremerhaven in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).[4]
In 2022, Yebo moved to NINERS Chemnitz, where he was instrumental in their 2024 FIBA Europe Cup championship run.[5] For the 2024–25 season, he played with FC Bayern Munich in the BBL before returning to NINERS Chemnitz in 2025.[6]
International career
Although born in Germany, Yebo has expressed his interest to play for the Ivory Coast national team.[7]
Player profile
Yebo is an athletic and physical forward known for his rebounding, transition play, and inside scoring. He is also a reliable defensive presence and adds energy off the bench or as a starter.[8]
References
- ^ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "NINERS Chemnitz reach Europe Cup final". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Kevin Yebo wechselt zu den NINERS Chemnitz". MDR.de. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Ivory Coast National Team". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
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