Abdou Badji

Abdou Pape Badji is a Senegalese professional basketball player who last played for Phoenix Brussels of the BNXT League. He represents the Senegal national [basketball team|Senegalese national team], where he participated at the 2014 FIBA [Basketball World Cup].

Professional career

On 5 June 2018, Badji signed with Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket of the French LNB [Pro A|Pro A].
On 11 June 2020, he has signed with Okapi Aalst of the Pro Basketball League.

National team career

In summer 2013 he participated with the Senegal National team at the 2013 [FIBA Africa Championship], where they finished in the 3rd position.
In 2014, he played in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Senegal reached the eightfinals, where they lost again Spain. Badji scored 12 points and collected 7 rebounds in that game, against players such as Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol or Serge Ibaka.
In summer 2015 he's also been selected with the Senegal National team to play in the 2015 FIBA Africa Championship.