HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Northern Kentucky University has added University of Houston transfer Yan Moukoury (pronounced Yawn Moo-Kur-E) to the men’s basketball roster for the upcoming season.
Moukoury, a 6-foot-7, 227-pound forward, played the past two seasons at Houston. He averaged 0.4 points per contest in limited playing time last season. Two years ago, Moukoury played in nine games for the Cougars and scored a career-high five points against Grambling State. He averaged 0.9 points as a freshman.
Moukoury was a prep standout at Christian Life Academy of Baton Rouge, La., and averaged 17 points, 7.1 rebounds and 7.0 assists as a senior. He led the Crusaders to consecutive Class A state championships in Louisiana and earned all-state accolades. Moukoury also was named to the all-tournament team at the 2006 Adidas camp in Georgia.
“Yan is going to be a great addition to our program with his ability to play multiple positions,” NKU head coach Dave Bezold said. “Even though he is 6-7, Yan can play any of the perimeter spots, and he is really a smooth offensive performer with a lot of skill. He is going to have a chance to be an impact player for us, and we are very excited to have him join our program.”
Moukoury joins Iowa transfer David Palmer and freshmen Ethan Faulkner and Erik Stenger as newcomers for the 2009-10 season. NKU also adds redshirt Corey Sorrell to this year’s roster. Moukoury will have two years of eligibility remaining at NKU.
NKU posted a 24-7 record last season and captured the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament championship. The Norse also won the GLVC East Division title for the third straight year and advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
