Wheaton College (MA)

BEFORE WHEATON: Graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 2026 ... Two-year letterwinner in basketball for the Lancers ... Named to the Boston Herald All-Scholastic Team for MCHS basketball Tabbed a Catholic Conference All-Star following both his junior and senior seasons for Malden Catholic High School basketball ... Chosen a Captain for the Lancers' basketball team prior to his senior and junior campaigns ... Helped MCHS basketball capture the State Championship as a sophomore and first year ... Earned Honors in World History and Italian twice at Malden Catholic High School ... Volunteered for Turn It Around (a group to help the community), the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club and the Community Center ... Played basketball for Mass Rivals.

PERSONAL: Born October 16, 2006 ... Undecided on major at Wheaton and would like to pursue a career as a Professional Basketball Player ... Son of Cathy Mande and Cheick Nimaka and Grandson of Elizabeth Mande ... Has four siblings, Abdou, Abou, Aisha and Alleyah ... Chose to play for Wheaton Basketball because it gives him the opportunity to play basketball while earning a quality education ... In addition, the coaching staff made him feel welcomed and believed in his potential ... He felt like the team was a place where he could grow as both a player and a person and Wheaton also offers a strong balance between academics and athletics, making it the best place for him to reach his goals on and off the court.