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Yves Missi

Yves Missi is a Cameroonian professional basketball player currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Baylor Bears. Missi's career is focused on professional basketball, highlighting his skills and participation in the sport at both the collegiate and professional levels.


May 2004: Yves Missi's Birth

On May 14, 2004, Yves Missi was born in Belgium and grew up in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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2021: Moved to the United States

In 2021, Yves Missi moved to the United States and began attending West Nottingham Academy in Maryland.

2023: Achievements in Basketball

In 2023, Yves Missi played at the Nike Hoop Summit and won The Grind Session World Championship with Prolific Prep, earning a place at the GEICO High School Nationals. He also played in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) and averaged 12.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game with the PSA Cardinals. He committed to playing college basketball for the Baylor Bears and reclassified to join them for the 2023–24 season.

2023: Impressive Early Season

Yves Missi impressed early in the 2023-24 Baylor season.

June 2024: Drafted into the NBA

On June 26, 2024, Yves Missi was selected with the 21st overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024 NBA draft.

2024: NBA Draft Declaration

Following his freshman season in 2023-2024, Yves Missi declared for the 2024 NBA draft and received a green room invite.