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Yankuba Camara
At A Glance
Expected to take a major step forward in his second season at St. Bonaventure and final season of eligibility ... will look to be more consistent and avoid the foul trouble that plagued him much of last season ... has the size, natural ability and tools to be a rebounding and shot-blocking force ... continues to work diligently on his offensive game ... spent most of the summer on campus working on his game and his strength.
As A Junior (2003-04)
Played in all 28 games and started 20 times ... averaged 3.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game ... was the Bonnies' leading shot-blocker with 20 on the year ... shot a team-best 49 percent from the field (36-73) and went 16-22 (73 percent) at the free throw line ... had six points and 10 rebounds at Saint Joseph's ... had seven points, seven rebounds and two blocks vs. Xavier ... Feb. 22 at Rhode Island, grabbed a team-high nine rebounds ... had eight points and four rebounds against Duquesne ... played a season high 32 minutes and had six points and six rebounds in the win over Iona ... had seven points and a season high 11 rebounds against Canisius ... recorded 10 points and nine rebounds against Syracuse.
 Yankuba Camara in action in 2003-04.  |
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Junior College
Attended Moberly (Mo.) Community College in 2002-03 ... averaged 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in limited time ... played for the College of Southern Idaho in 2000-01, averaging eight points and six rebounds for a team that spent much of the season ranked No. 1 in the National Junior College Athletic Association and finished 26-6.
High School
Played two years at Chester (Pa.) High School ... as a senior there, averaged 16 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks per game and helped Chester win a state championship ... was a high school teammate of current Saint Joseph's senior guard Jameer Nelson.
Personal
Born Oct. 14, 1980 ... son of Amienatta and Alieu Camara ... has three brothers and one sister ... has lived in the United States for six years now ... sociology major.
