Cheikh Tidiane Mbodj (born August 1, 1987) is a Senegalese professional

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player for Tachikawa Dice of the

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. He competed in college basketball for

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Professional career

In the 2017-18 season Mbodj averaged 11 points and five rebounds in the Polish league. On July 17, 2018, he re-signed with Torun. As a member of Senegal's national basketball team, he competed at the 2015 Afrobasket. On September 27, 2024, Mbodj signed with the

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of the

. On February 21, 2025, his contract was terminated, signing with the Tachikawa Dice.

References

External links

Afrobasket.com ProfileCheikh Mbodj - 5 x SLAM DUNK! - Youtube.com Video
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