Adama Sanogo is a Malian college basketball player who plays the power forward/center position for the UConn Huskies team in the Big East Conference. Adama is the key factor in the NCAA’s ongoing March Madness as UConn looks to capture the title this year.
Early life
Adama Sanogo was born on February 12, 2002, in Bamako, Mali making her age 21 in 2023. As for Adama’s family background, he was raised in a caring environment by his parents – Awa Traore (mother) and Cheickne Sanogo (father). He has a younger brother studying in Italy. He also has five older sisters whose names are not disclosed on the internet. One of his sisters is studying in France.
Speaking about Adama’s education, he moved to the United States in 2017 to pursue a career. He attended Our Savior New American School in Centereach, New York, and began getting aspired to the basketball games. Adama Sanogo later transferred to The Patrick School in Hillside, New Jersey for the 2019-20 school year. He then enrolled at the University of Connecticut and recently got involved in basketball there.
Adama Sanogo career
Adama began his basketball career while in high school. He won a gold medal representing Mali at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 African Championship in Mauritius. Back then, he averaged 10.5 points and eight rebounds per game. He set a career record of six points and seven rebounds per game at the 2018 FIBA U17 World Championship.
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He was at the Patrick School (Hillside, NJ) under coach Chris Chavannes. During the season, he averaged 13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds in 14 games. He got the opportunity to play for the New York Rens, so he trained under coach Andy Borman. He gained popularity as a four-star recruit while competing for the New York Rens at the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) circuit. On May 5, 2023, Adama signed on to play college basketball for the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team.
UConn Huskies
He played in all 23 games as a freshman, and 20 games started. Adama averaged 7.3 points, 55% (FG%), and 4.8 rebounds in 17 minutes per game. He received Big East All-Freshman Team honors. He played as a sophomore in all 29 games and started 28 games. Adama averaged 14.8 points, 50% (FG%), and 8.8 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game. He was named a 2022 First Team All-Big East.
Adama Sanogo Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Adama Sanogo |
| birth date | February 12, 2002 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Place of birth | Bamako, Mali |
| Profession | basketball player |
| University | – |
| qualification | graduate |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 6′ 9” – in centimeters – 206cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 109kg – in pounds – 240 pounds |
| Hair color | Black |
| eye color | Black |
Adama Sanogo Family | |
| Father | Awa Traore |
| Mother | Cheickne sanogo |
| Sister | Five |
| Brother | One |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | single |
| affair | NO |
| Who is Adama Sanogo’s girlfriend? | none |
Personal life
Adama Sanogo is not married. He is very private about his personal life. He has not publicly mentioned his beloved’s love or love life. Adama Sanogo is active on social media platforms. On March 18, 2023, he verified his Instagram account with the username @therealadama21 where he has more than 15.6K followers.
Adama Sanogo net worth
Adama Sanogo is a college basketball player and has not yet started his professional career. We can assume that Adama Sanogo has an estimated net worth of more than $50,000.
Facts About Adama Sanogo
- Adama also played soccer and math is his favorite subject. His favorite fighters are Israel Adesanya, Kamaru Usman, and Francis Ngannou.
- Adama helps grow corn on his grandfather’s farm with his cousins during his childhood. He also worked part-time washing cars.
- Adama speaks four languages - French, English, Arabic, and Bambara.