50 · Belco Bamba Class: Junior Hometown: Mali, West Africa High School: Lycee Position: Forward/Center Height/Weight: 6-9 · 245

igned late in the recruiting season…strong, physical presence the FIU has not had the past two seasons…very vocal on the floor and can be a team leader…has a nice touch from 13-14 feet away, but will do most his damage in the paint. Cincinnati State (2001-02): Played two seasons under coach John Hurley…averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds for the 25-6 Surge as a sophomore…transferred from Bacone College (OK). Prep and Personal Data: enjoys reading books and visiting the zoo in his free time…born July 27, 1978 in Bamako, Mali...son of Ibrehima Bamba and Djenaba Coulibaly…Biology major.