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At Charlotte: A reserve post player for the 49ers, Ngoundjo made impressive strides in his freshman year. Having played organized basketball for only four years, Ngoundjo is a work in progress, but the progress is evident. He has the ability to block shots and has developed some nice post moves. He does need to better understand the system, but his effort and energy are a constant asset.
2007-08 SEASON
1.2 ppg; 1.5 rpg; .438 FG%; .571 FT%; 15 blocks
A true freshman, he averaged 1.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.7 minutes played ... saw action in 32 of 34 games, making one start ... shot .438 from the field (14-of-32) and blocked 15 shots ... tied a school freshman and Halton Arena record with six blocks vs. Fairleigh-Dickinson ... top game was the FDU win, scoring 6 points with 8 rebounds to go wit the 6 blocks in 19 minutes of play ... had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block in 11 minutes vs. Maryland ... scored 5 points with 2 rebounds in 10 minutes in A-10 tournament win over Rhode Island ... one start came against Wake Forest.
At Little Rock Christian High:
Rated the #1 Little Rock Metro Top Player as a senior ... led Little Rock Christian to consecutive 3A state championship games, including the 2004-05 state title ... averaged 14.0 points and nine rebounds while blocking 3.9 shots ... played AAU ball with the Arkansas Hawks ... was ranked #255 by HoopScoop's Clark Francis after his junior season ... recruiting guru Bob Gibbons said, "he's not quite a Top 100 player but he's a top 150 prospect" ... a key to the 49ers' 13th-ranked recruiting class -- tops in the Atlantic 10 and highest in 49ers' school history.
Personal:
orn June 3, 1988 ... parents are Fredrick and Genevieve Ngoundjo ... American father is Scott Horrell ... math major.
Ngoundjo Up Close:
Ngoundjo is native of Cameroon.
When was the last time you were home:
4 years ago ... my sophomore year in high school.
How difficult is it being apart from your family for such a long stretch.
They just wish the best for me. They want to be here and to get a good education. I'm just lucky to be able to go to school. It's hard, but I know sooner or later I will get to see them. You just do what you have to do.
Is there anything in particular that you miss from home:
Just my family. My Mom, my Dad, my sister. I talk with my Mom and Dad every two or three days and I talk on a webcam with my sister (who is in Paris).
Ngoundjo's (pronounced: Guhn-Joe) name is frequently misspelled and mispronounced:
What are some of the oddest ways you have heard your name pronounced:
Nuh-goon-doe ... usually they pronounce the "N".
Ngoundjo blocked 15 shots and tied a freshman and Halton Arena record with six vs. Fairleigh Dickinson:
You seem to enjoy the blocking shots:
That's what I like. Defense is the best part of my game -- I like it because if your trying your hardest, you can't do anything wrong.
Do you follow the lead of Congo-native Dikembe Mutombo:
Absolutely.
His full name is Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean Jacque Wamutombo. What's your full name:
Gaby Ngoundjo.
Ngoundjo has played only four years of organized basketball:
What has been the easiest part of the game to pick up:
Defense. Last year, I had a real problem with the offense. This year, I'll be able to pick up the offense better and be ready to go.
Prior to moving to basketball, what sports were you active in:
Soccer. We grew up playing soccer on the streets. I can juggle. I'm pretty good with my feet. I played goalie, but I played forward, too.
Ngoundjo's Career Stats: Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 31-1 14-32 .438 0-1 .000 8-14 .571 21- 46- 1.5 37-0 0 20 15 5 36- 1.2 A-10 Stats Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 15-0 5-11 .455 0-0 .000 3-4 .750 13- 25- 1.7 10-0 0 4 4 3 13- 0.9
