Bernadette Ngoyisa facts for kids

Bernadette Ngoyisa Mudju (born 26 August 1982 in Kinshasa) is a professional women's basketball center. She is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bernadette played for many teams during her career. She was known for her strong presence on the court.

Basketball Journey

Bernadette Ngoyisa started her professional basketball career in 2001. She played for teams in different countries. Her journey took her from Belgium to France and Italy.

Playing in the WNBA

Bernadette also played in the WNBA, which is the top women's basketball league in the United States. She was chosen by the Chicago Sky in the 2006 WNBA Expansion Draft. This draft helps new teams pick players. She had previously played for the San Antonio Silver Stars in 2005.

During the 2006 season with the Chicago Sky, Bernadette was a key player. She started 23 games. She scored about 10.6 points per game. She also grabbed 5.7 rebounds per game. This means she was good at getting the ball after a missed shot.

In 2008, Bernadette joined the Indiana Fever. She played one season with them. After that, she continued her career mostly in Europe.

European Basketball Adventures

After her time in the WNBA, Bernadette played for several teams in Europe. She played for Union Hainaut in France. She also played for Famila Schio in Italy. With Famila Schio, she won the EuroCup Women championship in 2008. This was a big achievement for her team.

Later in her career, she played for Nantes-Rezé Basket 44. She also played for Roche Vendée Basket Club in France. She continued playing professionally until 2020.

Career Highlights

Bernadette Ngoyisa Mudju had a long and successful career. She played as a center, which is a position close to the basket. Her main role was to score points and get rebounds. She was a strong player who helped her teams win. Winning the EuroCup in 2008 was a major highlight.

External links

• Biography on wnba.com