Nisre Mimi Zouzoua (born July 16, 1996) is an American-Ivorian basketball player who plays for Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket and Ivory Coast. Standing at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), he plays as shooting guard.
Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket | ||||||||
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Position | Shooting guard | |||||||
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Born | (1996-07-16) July 16, 1996 (age 26) Brockton, Massachusetts | |||||||
Nationality | American / Ivorian | |||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||
Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | |||||||
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NBA draft | 2020 / Undrafted | |||||||
Playing career | 2020–present | |||||||
Career history | ||||||||
2020–2021 | Dax Gamarde | |||||||
2021–2022 | Alliance Sport Alsace | |||||||
2022–present | Aix Maurienne Savoie | |||||||
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Zouzoua grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts and played three seasons at Brockton High School. He transferred to Boston Trinity Academy and played two seasons.[1] Zouzoua was not highly recruited, rated a one-star prospect, and committed to Bryant.[2]
Zouzoua began his college career for Bryant, scoring 16 points in his debut versus Duke.[2] He averaged 12.8 points per game as a freshman.[1] As a sophomore, he averaged 20.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Following the season, Zouzoua transferred to Nevada.[2] He played sparingly as a junior, averaging 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. Zouzoua entered the transfer portal following the season, but ultimately returned to Nevada.[3] In his senior year with Nevada, he averaged 9.8 points coming off the bench and was named Mountain West Conference Sixth Man of the Year.[1]
In October 2020, Zouzoua started his professional career with Dax Gamarde in the French NM1, the third level.[1] He averaged 19 points per game in his rookie season.[4]
Zouzoua has represented the Ivory Coast national basketball team, as he is eligible due to his father being Ivorian.[5] He played with the team at FIBA AfroBasket 2021 and contributed 11.2 points and 4.2 rebounds to win the silver medal.[6][7]
Nisre's brother Niadré plays college football for Baylor.[8]
Ivory Coast squad – FIBA AfroBasket 2021 – Silver medal | ||
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