Bio

Transfer from Gillette (Wyo.) College...has two years of NJCAA eligibility...player who is going to compete no matter the circumstances...will be a star in his role, defending and rebounding from the 5...a good face up shooter from mid-range...is the spirit of the team...will impact the Eagles in ways that don’t show up in the box score...the ultimate teammate.

2015-16 (at Gillette): Attended Gillette but did not participate due to injury.

High School: Graduated from Quality Education Academy in Charlotte, N.C., where he averaged 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while playing for Coach Isaac Pitts...Best Rebounder Award.

Personal: Son of Kumba Hdoffen and Yassin Hije...played AAU ball for Philly Pride and River City Reign...plans to major in physical therapy.

Getting to Know Bamba Jaye

Favorite TV show: Hip Hop Atlanta...Favorite movie: Hot Boys...Favorite music genre: Rap...In my spare time I like to: Swim...If I could visit any place in the world it would be: Japan...If I auditioned for American Idol I would sing: "Feel Away" by Drake...Favorite food: Yassa...One food I absolutely will not touch: Yassa Au Poulet...If it's up to me to prepare my own meal I'm making: White rice and chicken...To get ready for a game I like to: Eat white rice and chicken, listen to my gospel music...My dream job would be: Physical therapist...Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan...Favorite professional sports team: Cleveland Cavaliers.