Abdoulaye Ndoye, an experienced final addition for SIG Strasbourg
Abdoulaye Ndoye (1.98 m, 27) arrives at SIG Strasbourg to strengthen their perimeter. The former youth international, two-time European champion at U16 (2014) and U18 (2016) levels, returns to Betclic ELITE after three solid seasons with Le Mans Sarthe Basket.
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SIG Strasbourg is proud to announce the signing of French guard Abdoulaye Ndoye (27 years, 1.95m). A complete and experienced player who strengthens the roster.
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A career marked by consistency
Coming through Cholet’s youth academy, Ndoye progressed step by step before breaking out in the 2019-2020 season with averages of 10.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4 assists. After a stint at Monaco highlighted by an EuroCup title, this shooting guard/small forward returned home to BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque then MSB. In Sarthe, he established himself as a reliable player, capable of performing in both Betclic ELITE and BCL.
Last season, he still averaged 6.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists, while winning the 2025 Leaders Cup and reaching the French Cup final.
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A versatile and competitive player
Recruited for his versatility and intensity, Ndoye will also bring his experience to SIG Strasbourg’s young squad, as well as his high-level defense. « Abdoulaye is very intense, competitive and has a great mindset. He can attack, defend, play off the ball… He’ll bring us lots of energy and versatility, » explained his new coach Jānis Gailītis.
Sports Director Nicola Alberani echoed these sentiments: « The arrival of a player of Abdoulaye’s caliber demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a competitive and determined team. His profile will be valuable to us in multiple aspects of the game. »
A confident choice
For his part, Ndoye says he was attracted by the Alsatian project: « I’m very happy to be here. SIG was a club I had in mind if I stayed in France. I had an excellent feeling with the coach and I’m eager to start this new season. »
With this 11th professional player, SIG Strasbourg further displays its ambitions before the start of the 2025-2026 season. For his first match with the Alsatian team, Ndoye will return to Cholet this Saturday, September 27.
SIG Strasbourg’s 2025-2026 roster:
- Backcourt: Marcus Keene, Adama Bal, Jean-Baptiste Maille and Mike Davis Jr
- Wings: Abdoulaye Ndoye, Gabe Brown and Ben Gregg
- Inside: Nelly Junior Joseph, Fousseyni Traoré, Jahel Trefle and William Pfister
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