Nike Dejur Sibande (born 6 June 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Niners Chemnitz of the Basketball Bundesliga. He has also played for the Uganda men’s national basketball team.
Professional career
On 22 August 2023, Sibande started his professional career after signing with Kataja BC in Finnish Korisliiga and the FIBA Europe Cup.[1][2] He left Joensuu at the end of December 2023, when leading the league with an average of 22.6 points per game.[3] Kataja received a financial compensation for his contract.
After a short stint with Maroussi in Greece, he signed with Merkezefendi in Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi on 26 January 2024.[4]
In July 2024, he moved to Spain after signing with Bàsquet Girona in the Liga ACB for the 2024–25 season.[5]
On April 1, 2025, he signed with Darüşşafaka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[6]
On 26 July 2025, Sibande joined Niners Chemnitz in Basketball Bundesliga and the EuroCup.[7]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
EuroCup
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Niners Chemnitz | 17 | 7 | 23.3 | .449 | .261 | .837 | 3.4 | 1.8 | .6 | .1 | 9.1 | 9.6 |
References
- ^ Nike Sibande, katajabasket.fi
- ^ Nike Sibande aloittaa ammattilaisuransa Kataja Basketissa, basket.fi, 22 August 2023
- ^ Korisliigan pistekuningas jätti Joensuun, Helsingin Sanomat, 18 December 2023
- ^ Former Pitt G Finds New Team Overseas, si.com, 26 January 2024
- ^ Nike Sibande ficha por el Bàsquet Girona, acb.com
- ^ “Darussafaka adds Sibande to their roster, ex Girona”. Eurobasket. April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ NINERS nab Nike Sibande for backcourt, euroleaguebasketball.net, 26 July 2025