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Astou Gaye Signs First Pro Deal with Nantes Reze Basket
7/20/2021 3:57:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Recent Florida Atlantic University women's basketball graduate Astou Gaye has signed a professional deal with Nantes Reze Basket (LFB) in France. Gaye is the second Owl in the past two years to sign a professional deal overseas.
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"I am really proud of myself," said Gaye. "I worked for it and it's only the beginning since I have to keep working to improve. I'm thinking about FAU and Gulf Coast State College for helping me improve as a basketball player and a woman. This past four years, they have helped me so much to achieve my goal of signing my first pro contract. I am thankful!"
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Gaye played two seasons for the Owls after transferring from Gulf Coast State. The Creteil, France native played in 41 career games at FAU, with 34 starts, averaging 20.8 minutes per contest. Gaye averaged 8.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game across 12 contests as a senior. She started to light it up in the final stretch of the season, averaging 13 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in the final four contests, which included the Owls' first C-USA Tournament win since joining the league at the start of the 2013-14 season.
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Following her junior season, Gaye led the team in blocks (0.9 BPG), which was 12th in Conference USA. A threat from deep, she also steered the team in 3-point percentage at 33.0% (31-for-94) during the 2019-20 campaign. Gaye leaves FAU having achieved 16 double digit scoring games, four double-doubles and four 3+ block games.
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The Owls now have three former women's basketball student-athletes playing overseas. Ali Gorrell (2013-16) plays for the Newcastle Eagles in Women's British Basketball League and Crystal Primm (2020-21) is coming off her first season with Iraurgi Saski Boloia in Spain.
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To learn more about Gaye's team, click HERE.
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For complete coverage of FAU women's basketball, follow us on Twitter (@FAUWBB), Instagram (@FAUWBB) and Facebook (Florida Atlantic University Women's Basketball).
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"I am really proud of myself," said Gaye. "I worked for it and it's only the beginning since I have to keep working to improve. I'm thinking about FAU and Gulf Coast State College for helping me improve as a basketball player and a woman. This past four years, they have helped me so much to achieve my goal of signing my first pro contract. I am thankful!"
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Gaye played two seasons for the Owls after transferring from Gulf Coast State. The Creteil, France native played in 41 career games at FAU, with 34 starts, averaging 20.8 minutes per contest. Gaye averaged 8.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game across 12 contests as a senior. She started to light it up in the final stretch of the season, averaging 13 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in the final four contests, which included the Owls' first C-USA Tournament win since joining the league at the start of the 2013-14 season.
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Following her junior season, Gaye led the team in blocks (0.9 BPG), which was 12th in Conference USA. A threat from deep, she also steered the team in 3-point percentage at 33.0% (31-for-94) during the 2019-20 campaign. Gaye leaves FAU having achieved 16 double digit scoring games, four double-doubles and four 3+ block games.
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The Owls now have three former women's basketball student-athletes playing overseas. Ali Gorrell (2013-16) plays for the Newcastle Eagles in Women's British Basketball League and Crystal Primm (2020-21) is coming off her first season with Iraurgi Saski Boloia in Spain.
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To learn more about Gaye's team, click HERE.
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For complete coverage of FAU women's basketball, follow us on Twitter (@FAUWBB), Instagram (@FAUWBB) and Facebook (Florida Atlantic University Women's Basketball).
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