 Bokolo forPau-Orthez in 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1985-06-19)June 19, 1985 (age 40) |
| Nationality | French |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2000–2019 |
| Position | Point guard /shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2003 | Centre Fédéral |
| 2003–2008 | Le Mans |
| 2008–2014 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2014–2019 | Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez |
| Career highlights | |
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Yannick Bokolo (born June 19, 1985) is a retired French professionalbasketball player who last played forÉlan Béarnais Pau-Orthez of theLNB Pro A.
Born inKinshasa,Zaire in 1985, Bokolo left the country aged 3 to move toBelgrade,Yugoslavia. At the age of 5, he moved toStrasbourg,France. Later, he joined theNational basketball academy (INSEP), alongsideJohan Petro andTerence Parker. Due to his successful international career with France youth, he then joinedLe Mans, the team with whom he would win his first honors. He caught the eyes of the world with strong performances at the2006 World Championships. After five years inSarthe, Bokolo joinedBCM Gravelines in 2008.
In May 2014, he signed a three-year deal withÉlan Béarnais Pau-Orthez.[1]