Kevin Yebo (born 6 November 1996) is a German-Ivorian professional basketball player for La Laguna Tenerife of the Liga ACB. He primarily operates as a power forward.
_by_Sandro_Halank–089.jpg) Yebo with Bayern Munich in 2025 | |
| No. 25 – La Laguna Tenerife | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 6 November 1996 Bonn, Germany |
| Nationality | German / Ivorian |
| Listed height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2017 | VfR Limburg |
| 2017–2019 | Ehingen Urspring |
| 2019–2020 | Hamburg Towers |
| 2020–2022 | Eisbären Bremerhaven |
| 2022–2024 | Niners Chemnitz |
| 2024–2025 | Bayern Munich |
| 2025–2026 | Niners Chemnitz |
| 2026–present | La Laguna Tenerife |
| Career highlights | |
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Professional career
editYebo began his professional career in 2015 with VfR Limburg.[1] He then played for Ehingen Urspring during the 2017–18 season.[2] In 2019, he signed with Hamburg Towers and competed in the German ProA league.[3] The following season, he joined Eisbären Bremerhaven in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).[4]
In 2022, Yebo moved to NINERS Chemnitz, where he was instrumental in their 2024 FIBA Europe Cup championship run.[5] For the 2024–25 season, he played with FC Bayern Munich in the BBL before returning to NINERS Chemnitz in 2025.[6]
On May 25, 2026, he signed for La Laguna Tenerife of the Liga ACB.[7]
International career
editAlthough born in Germany, Yebo has expressed his interest to play for the Ivory Coast national team.[8]
Player profile
editYebo is an athletic and physical forward known for his rebounding, transition play, and inside scoring. He is also a reliable defensive presence and adds energy off the bench or as a starter.[9]
References
edit- ↑ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "NINERS Chemnitz reach Europe Cup final". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Kevin Yebo wechselt zu den NINERS Chemnitz". MDR.de (in German). Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "La Laguna Tenerife ficha a Kevin Yebo". acb.com (in Spanish). 25 May 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ivory Coast National Team". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Kevin Yebo Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 19 June 2025.