Eric Mania Kibi (born 4 August 1990) is a Congolese-Canadian

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. Standing at , he plays as

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. He has been a member of the

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Early life

Kibi was born in

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, Canada to Congolese parents.

Professional career

In January 2019, Kibi signed in Iraq with

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. On 20 March 2020, Kibi signed with the Ottawa Blackjacks for a second CEBL season. On 11 September 2020, Kibi signed with

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of the

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(DBL). On 28 May 2021, Kibi returned to the Ottawa Blackjacks.

National team career

Internationally, Kibi represents the

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. He helped his country win the gold medal at

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. Kibi was also on the roster for

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, coming off the bench for 2.7 points per game.

Honours

Club

;Saskatchewan Rattlers *

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National team

;DR Congo *

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Gold medal

References

External links

Eurobasket profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kibi, Eric 1990 births Living people Abilene Christian Wildcats men's basketball players Al-Mina'a basketball players Canadian men's basketball players CB L'Hospitalet players Democratic Republic of the Congo men's basketball players GET Vosges players Junior college men's basketball players in the United States Little Rock Trojans men's basketball players London Lightning players MBK Handlová players The Hague Royals players Ottawa Blackjacks players Ottawa SkyHawks players Randers Cimbria players Dutch Basketball League players Saskatchewan Rattlers players Small forwards 21st-century Democratic Republic of the Congo people