Sentongo makes All-Star team
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Eric Sentongo
Sentongo, an Africa Youth Games’ finding, was at the just-ended Basketball Without Borders in Johannesburg, South Africa and his impressive displays saw him make the All Stars Select. The 17-year-old confirmed there were informal inquiries on his interest to join a local basketball club, but said he would not listen to any offers at this stage.
Sentongo is heavily built and aware he can meet the physical challenge in the league, but insists he is not mentally ready for that.
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