# 40 Vincent Ateba

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Orleans, France

Previous School:
John A. Logan College

Letters Earned:
1-L

Height:
6'4"

Position:
Forward

Birthdate:
7/7/85

Weight: 
211lbs

2007-08: Made immediate impact as a strong inside presence in his first season at Southern … led the Lions with 6.4 rpg and 16 blocks, while ranking second in scoring at 14.7 ppg … also finished second on the team with a 56.1 percent (148-of-264) field-goal percentage … turned in a monster game of 24 points and 14 rebounds in an overtime defeat at Newman (12/17/07) … knocked down a single-game high 11 free-throw attempts in wins vs. Emporia State (1/23/08) and Fort Hays State (2/9/08) … tied for the team-lead with 22 double-digit scoring games and led the Lions with eight games of scoring at least 20 points.

At John A. Logan:  Playing in all 29 games for the Volunteers, Ateba saw his average rise his sophomore year from 5 points a game to 9.3ppg ... was second on the team shooting 56% from the field ... averaged 5.3 rebounds per game ... as a freshmen shot 66% from the field

Personal: Is undecided on a major ... born July 7, 1985, in France ... son of Albert and Jaqueline Ateba