Forward Pablo Tamba commits to LSU
UC Davis transfer forward Pablo Tamba is the newest addition to Matt McMahon's LSU basketball roster.
Davis who stands at 6-foot-7 is originally from Spain. Last season, he averaged 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
“We are excited to welcome Pablo Tamba to LSU for his final college season,” said Coach McMahon. “His versatility, athleticism, and skill level will fit in well with our front court. We love his impact on the defensive side of the ball as well on the boards. His experience, both in college and internationally, will bring leadership to our locker room. I look forward to his arrival in Baton Rouge this summer.”
He is added to a transfer class that presently includes the following players: Rashad King (Northeastern), Max Mackinnon (Portland), Michael Nwoko (Mississippi State), Marquel Sutton (Omaha) and Dedan Thomas Jr. (UNLV).
LSU signed three high school players in the November early signing period — Matt Gilhool (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania), Mazi Mosley (Los Angeles, California) and, Jalen Reece (Orlando, Florida).
More from his UC-Davis bio:
PRIOR TO DAVIS
Indian River State College: Averaged 11.9 points, and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 56.5% from the field and 45.1% from 3-point distance… Led Indian River State College to a 24-7 mark, while going 10-2 in league play… Tamba was also a member of the All-Academic Team in his lone year at Idaho State.
Idaho State: Appeared in 16 games as a freshman… Made collegiate debut against Eastern Oregon… Scored first career points against Northern Arizona, a game where he recorded a season high in minutes (15), and points (5).
Personal: Transfer to UC Davis after spending his freshman season at Idaho State, before making his way to Indian River State College as a sophomore. Tamba will join the Aggies program as a junior in 2023-24… Has competed for the Spain U20 National team on multiple occasions… In 2021-22, took part in the European Challengers, Tamba was able to average 8.0 points, and 2.8 rebounds per game… Most recently at this summer’s FIBA U20 European Championship, averaged 9.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
