Kevin Tumba (born February 23, 1991) is a Congolese-Belgian professional basketball player for Liège Basket of the BNXT League. He usually plays at the center position.[1] Born in the DR Congo, he plays for Belgium internationally.
No. 24 – Antwerp Giants | |
---|---|
Position | Center |
League | BNXT League |
Personal information | |
Born | Lubumbashi, DR Congo | February 23, 1991
Nationality | Belgian / Congolese |
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
Career information | |
NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
Playing career | 2011–present |
Career history | |
2011–2013 | Belfius Mons-Hainaut |
2013–2015 | Leuven Bears |
2015–2017 | Spirou Charleroi |
2017–2020 | UCAM Murcia |
2020–2021 | Kolossos Rodou |
2021–2022 | Fos Provence Basket |
2022 | Ionikos Nikaias |
2022 | Circus Brussels |
2022–2024 | Liège Basket |
2024-present | Antwerp Giants |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Professional career
Tumba made his professional debut in the 2011–12 season with Belfius Mons-Hainaut.[2] He signed a new 2-year contract in May 2014.[3][4]
In June 2015, Tumba signed a 2-year contract with Belgian EuroCup team Proximus Spirou Charleroi.[5]
On January 20, 2017, Tumba transferred to Spanish Liga ACB side UCAM Murcia, where he signed a contract until the end of the season.[6]
On August 15, 2020, Tumba moved to Greece and signed with Kolossos Rodou.[7] On January 15, 2021, Tumba was released from the Greek club after suffering a serious injury. He averaged 4.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.
On December 14, 2021, Tumba signed with Fos Provence Basket of the LNB Pro A.[8]
On April 19, 2022, Tumba returned to Greece for Ionikos Nikaias.[9] In 4 league games, he averaged 4.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, playing around 15 minutes per contest.
On June 16, 2022, he has signed with Circus Brussels of the BNXT League.[10]
On December 29, 2022, he signed with Liège Basket of the BNXT League.[11]
International career
Tumba represented the senior men's Belgian national basketball team at the EuroBasket 2015, where they lost to Greece in the round of 16, by a score of 54–75.[12]