Our Director of Scouting, @jdogbo , sits down with French prospect Thomas Bassong for an exclusive interview. Now playing at Mississippi State, Bassong reflects on his basketball journey through Florida State, Overtime Elite, and Žalgiris Kaunas. In this interview, Thomas discusses: • Growing up in Paris • His basketball development in France • Competing in the French Championship • His move to Žalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania • Basketball culture in Lithuania • Learning the fundamentals of European basketball • His experience with Overtime Elite • The differences between European and American basketball • His individual success at OTE • His freshman season at Florida State • Adjusting to ACC basketball • Becoming a starter in the ACC • His position, versatility, and NBA projection • His strengths as a player • Areas he continues to improve • Why he chose Mississippi State • His relationship with the Mississippi State coaching staff • Goals for next season • Motivation heading into March Madness • His NBA Draft aspirations

@guabsom Has officially committed to Mississippi State Bulldogs men’s basketball of the Southeastern Conference 🏀 A strong addition for Mississippi State and another sign the SEC just keeps getting deeper and more competitive. #HailState #SEC #CollegeBasketball #Recruiting