Askatuak Gipuzkoa Basket signed Kevin Bercy and Yaphet Moundi within one week to address persistent rebounding and energy deficiencies in its frontcourt.
Head coach Sergio García repeatedly flagged those physical shortfalls during the early league schedule. The club moved quickly to secure both players as internal production lagged far behind the backcourt.
Bercy brings extensive Primera FEB experience and already debuted last weekend in Gran Canaria. Moundi joins as a 2,02-meter French forward who played collegiately in the United States, after the Inveready Askatuak Gipuzkoa and Yaphet Moundi reached an agreement for the incorporation of the French player until the end of the season to reinforce the interior game of the Gipuzkoan team, according to Inveready Gipuzkoa Communication.
Moundi began his career in France, passing through the lower categories of Tours Métropole Basket and subsequently through Gries-Oberhoffen. In the 2021-2022 season, he was part of the Espoirs de Le Portel team, where he averaged 14,5 points and 8,2 rebotes per encounter.
In 2022, he made the jump to the United States to join Panola College, where he played two seasons before arriving in NCAA Division I, with averages of 14,7 points and 10,1 rebotes per match in the 2023-2024 campaign. Afterward, in the 2024-2025 season, he defended the shirt of Iona University, where he signed averages of 9,8 points and 7,4 rebotes per encounter.
Moundi’s collegiate stops included Panola College, Iona University, and San Jose State University, where he averaged 12,5 points and 7,6 rebotes over 13 games in the 2025-2026 season. He stands out for his rebounding capacity, his physical presence, and his intensity on both sides of the court, and he has already passed his medical examination and joined training dynamics alongside his new teammates.
Backcourt Carrying Scoring Load
Guards and wings account for roughly 80 percent of the team’s total points in recent matches. Exterior players contribute an average of 64,3 points per night.
Guards Falcoz and Hanzlik lead the perimeter attack with 17 and 15 points per game respectively. By contrast, the entire frontcourt contributes just 14,1 points per contest.
Center Van Komen paces the interior with 6,1 points and 7 rebotes per match. Doménech remains sidelined with an injury, leaving the coaching staff to balance an expanded roster.
Roster Crunch Before Saturday Match
The additions of Bercy and Moundi give García 13 active players once everyone is available. The coach must make a roster cut, with interior positions the most likely candidates for exclusion.
Both new arrivals profile as undersized four-men who specialize in physical rebounding rather than perimeter shooting. Club executives expect Moundi to contribute immediately despite his rookie status in Spanish professional basketball, and the Frenchman will undertake his first experience far from France and the United States.
Askatuak Gipuzkoa hosts Alega Cantabria at the Gasca pavilion on Saturday at 19.00 local time. Cantabria enters the contest following a victory over Estudiantes under head coach Lolo Encinas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Yaphet Moundi’s physical dimensions and background?
Moundi stands at 2,02 meters and was born in Paris in 2001. He played for French youth teams before moving to the United States for college basketball.
How did Moundi perform in his final college season?
During the 2025-2026 season at San Jose State University, he averaged 12,5 points and 7,6 rebotes across 13 appearances.
When do Bercy and Moundi make their home debut?
Both players are scheduled to debut at the Gasca pavilion on Saturday at 19.00 against Alega Cantabria.
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