Outside Hitter

Was not drafted in the 2006 NBA Draft … Signed with the Sacramento Kings on July 8, 2006…Waived by the Kings on October 26, 2006 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Utah Jazz on February 5, 2007 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers on March 8, 2007 and then signed for the remainder of the season … Signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on March 8, 2007 … Signed as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors on September 13, 2010 … Acquired by the Indiana Pacers from Golden STate in exchange for Brandon Rush just before start of training camp in 2011…Signed by the Wolves as an unrestricted free agent on Sept. 25, 2012

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS WITH INDIANA: Acquired by the Pacers from Golden State in exchange for Brandon Rush just before the start of training camp… Though he averaged just 3.7 rebounds per game and logged an average of 12.6 minutes per contest, he was fourth on the team with 94 offensive rebounds and was third with 44 blocked shots…Gathered four or more rebounds 29 times and claimed 10+ rebounds twice… Had a season-high with12 boards at Charlotte, 2/22, grabbing a season-high six offensive boards in that game… Including acareer-best nine rebounds at the defensive end, totaled 10 at New Orleans, 3/3… Added 11 points inthat game against the Hornets for his only double-double of the campaign.

Was not drafted in the 2006 NBA Draft … Signed with the Sacramento Kings on July 8, 2006…Waived by the Kings on October 26, 2006 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Utah Jazz on February 5, 2007 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers on March 8, 2007 and then signed for the remainder of the season … Signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on March 8, 2007 … Signed as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors on September 13, 2010 … Acquired by the Indiana Pacers from Golden STate in exchange for Brandon Rush just before start of training camp in 2011…Signed by the Wolves as an unrestricted free agent on Sept. 25, 2012

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS WITH INDIANA: Acquired by the Pacers from Golden State in exchange for Brandon Rush just before the start of training camp… Though he averaged just 3.7 rebounds per game and logged an average of 12.6 minutes per contest, he was fourth on the team with 94 offensive rebounds and was third with 44 blocked shots…Gathered four or more rebounds 29 times and claimed 10+ rebounds twice… Had a season-high with12 boards at Charlotte, 2/22, grabbing a season-high six offensive boards in that game… Including acareer-best nine rebounds at the defensive end, totaled 10 at New Orleans, 3/3… Added 11 points inthat game against the Hornets for his only double-double of the campaign.

Julliard Sime Mbappe is a professional volleyball player from Cameroon, currently playing as an outside hitter for Trailblazers VC, wearing jersey number 11. He previously played for Equity Bank as well as a successful professional stint in Rwanda.

Mbappe is known for his explosive style of play, with powerful spikes and quick movements on the court. He is also an excellent defender, with great reflexes and anticipation.

Was not drafted in the 2006 NBA Draft … Signed with the Sacramento Kings on July 8, 2006…Waived by the Kings on October 26, 2006 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Utah Jazz on February 5, 2007 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers on March 8, 2007 and then signed for the remainder of the season … Signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on March 8, 2007 … Signed as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors on September 13, 2010 … Acquired by the Indiana Pacers from Golden STate in exchange for Brandon Rush just before start of training camp in 2011…Signed by the Wolves as an unrestricted free agent on Sept. 25, 2012

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS WITH INDIANA: Acquired by the Pacers from Golden State in exchange for Brandon Rush just before the start of training camp… Though he averaged just 3.7 rebounds per game and logged an average of 12.6 minutes per contest, he was fourth on the team with 94 offensive rebounds and was third with 44 blocked shots…Gathered four or more rebounds 29 times and claimed 10+ rebounds twice… Had a season-high with12 boards at Charlotte, 2/22, grabbing a season-high six offensive boards in that game… Including acareer-best nine rebounds at the defensive end, totaled 10 at New Orleans, 3/3… Added 11 points inthat game against the Hornets for his only double-double of the campaign.

Was not drafted in the 2006 NBA Draft … Signed with the Sacramento Kings on July 8, 2006…Waived by the Kings on October 26, 2006 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Utah Jazz on February 5, 2007 … Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers on March 8, 2007 and then signed for the remainder of the season … Signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on March 8, 2007 … Signed as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors on September 13, 2010 … Acquired by the Indiana Pacers from Golden STate in exchange for Brandon Rush just before start of training camp in 2011…Signed by the Wolves as an unrestricted free agent on Sept. 25, 2012

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS WITH INDIANA: Acquired by the Pacers from Golden State in exchange for Brandon Rush just before the start of training camp… Though he averaged just 3.7 rebounds per game and logged an average of 12.6 minutes per contest, he was fourth on the team with 94 offensive rebounds and was third with 44 blocked shots…Gathered four or more rebounds 29 times and claimed 10+ rebounds twice… Had a season-high with12 boards at Charlotte, 2/22, grabbing a season-high six offensive boards in that game… Including acareer-best nine rebounds at the defensive end, totaled 10 at New Orleans, 3/3… Added 11 points inthat game against the Hornets for his only double-double of the campaign.

Introducing Vitalis Wekesa, the newest addition to the Trailblazers family. With a wealth of experience as a versatile outside hitter, Vitalis brings his talent and skill from stints with Prisons Nyanza and Equity Bank. Get ready to witness his dynamic play and unmatched dedication on the court. Welcome aboard