INTERVIEW WITH MOHAMED MASSAMBA NDAO

Who Am I?

I’m Can Peker Pekcan. I’m 20 years old and addicted to basketball. I have been a writer on several sites and currently appear in videos about Türkiye’s youth league on the Stop Press Medya YouTube channel. I share articles on my Twitter and Medium accounts. I want to be professional scout.

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MOHAMED MASSAMBA NDAO – QATAR

Position: G
Team: Al Ahli Sports Club
Date of birth: 13.03.2007
Height: 6’4″ / 194

U18 Asia Cup Stats:

• 4 games
• 36.7 MIN
• 22 PTS
• %59 2PT FG (25/44)
• %14 3PT FG (4/28)
• %62 FT (26/42)
• 11.5 REB
• 2.5 AST
• 1.8 STL
• 3.5 BLK
• 4.5 TO
• 22 EFF

You can read my “U18 Asia Cup Scouting Notes” article where I talk about Mohamed Massamba Ndao and other prospects by clicking here.

INTERVIEW

How and when did you start playing basketball?

My dad was a basketball player so I started really young.

You had a great performance in U18 Asia Cup. What are your thoughts about the U18 Asia Cup?

I really appreciate it but i felt like I could’ve done way more. I fell short a lot of times specially the Jordan game i felt like I could’ve done 20x more but I’ll learn from it.

You already played for Qatar National Team. How did you feel when you stepped onto the court?

It’s a blessing representing Qatar so I have to give 110% every time I’m in the court.

You played in NBA Academy. What do you think about NBA Academy?

Yeah I learned a lot from coach’s, not many people have chance to participate in the NBA Academy so that’s why I don’t take nothing for granted.

What are your goals for next season?

Be a better version of myself.

What are your long-term goals?

To make sure my family got everything they need and make my parents proud.

What are the skills that you think make a difference in your game?

Probably defense, I love playing defense not many people take proud in that.

Which skills do you want to improve in your game?

My shooting.

Do you have a pre-game ritual?

Yeah. I usually pray and because I get anxiety a lot I just close my eyes and think about where I come from.

Who is your favorite basketball player?

Anthony Edwards.

Which basketball player would you like to play with in the future?

My brother (Moustapha Ndao).