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Age: 23 Years
Marriage Date: Taken
Father: Momar Sakanoko
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Momar Sakanoko |
| Nickname | Be Great Mo |
| Profession(s) | Former Professional Basketball Player, Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, Investor |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | in centimeters– 200 cm in meters– 20.0 m in feet & inches– 6’ 7” |
| Career | |
| Social Media Profile(s) | • Instagram: @momarsakanoko • Facebook: @momarsakanokofficial • Twitter: @momarsakanoko |
| Award | La Liga National Champion |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | May 27, 1998 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Nationality | French-Senegalese |
| Hometown | Paris |
| School | Wesley Christian School |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Taken |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father– Momar Sakanoko Mother– Anna Dioum |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $1.5 million-3 million (USD) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Momar Sakanoko
- Momar Sakanoko is a serial entrepreneur, founder of be great Company and former professional basketball player, who has recorded several wins on the court and off-the-court. Momar started playing basketball in Paris at eight and went on to play for the clubs, Union elite and Metropolitans 92, in his early teenage days. A former ESPN Top 100 Player, Momar’s professional career began right after high school and he has had successful stints in the basketball leagues of Argentina, the Czech Republic and Austria.
- Momar’s parents were born in Senegal, West Africa. They migrated to France, Western Europe, before their son’s birth. He gains his Senegalese citizenship from his parents.
- He was born on Children’s Day (27th of May) in 1998. He was birthed in France’s capital city – Paris. His father is Mr Momar Sakanoko while his mother is named Mrs Anna Dioum. His parents gave him the name: Momar Sakanoko.
- The Sakanokos are a family of four. Momar has a sister. They resided in a decent neighbourhood in France and practised the Muslim religion. The adults in the family ensured that the children were taught the importance of good morals from a young age.
- He spent his formative years living in Paris before he migrated to a different continent to pursue his dream of becoming a successful basketball player.
- Momar’s journey into basketball started when he was still right years old. He had begun practising the game at home with his sister. With time, his parents discovered that he was a natural when it comes to the sport.
- As a young boy, he played for Union elite and Metropolitans clubs, which were based in his community. He excelled in these clubs and made a name for himself as a very skilled basketball player.
- He was educated at a top-notch public school for his elementary and middle school education. He graduated with good grades from Wesley Christian School, Kentucky, for his high school education.
- When Momar moved to the United States, he joined a sporting institute: Wesley Christian School, Kentucky. He played for the school’s basketball team, for four years before going professionally.
- As a high school student, he was one of the best young basketball players in the country. He was ranked #84 on ESPN Top 100, joining the exclusive list of the top-rated high school players in the country.
- Despite offers from leading universities (and their basketball teams) in the country, Momar decided to go professional. He signed his first deal with a club in Austria. Thus, he migrated from the US back to Europe, to continue doing what he knew how to do best.
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