Hermenegildo Mbunga
Angolan basketball player (born 1985)
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Hermenegildo Divaldo Pedro Mieze Mbunga (born 4 September 1985)[1] is an Angolan retired basketball player.
NationalityAngolan
Listed height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight109 kg (240 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1985 |
| Nationality | Angolan |
| Listed height | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 109 kg (240 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Peninsula JC (2005–2007) Montana State (2007–2009) |
| NBA draft | 2009: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2003–2019 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 16 |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2005 | Petro de Luanda |
| 2009–2017 | Petro de Luanda |
| 2017–2018 | Benfica do Libolo |
| 2018–2019 | Petro de Luanda |
College career
Mbunga played collegiately with the Montana State Bobcats in the United States. After two years at Peninsula Junior College, Mbunga transferred to Montana State in 2007. In 2007-08, Mbunga averaged 12 points per game and 5.5 rebounds in 26 minutes per game.[2]
National team career
Mbunga was offered a spot on the Angola national basketball team for the 2008 Summer Olympics but declined, citing academic concerns.[3]
