Garmine Kande
| No. 34 – CD Estela | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| League | LEB Oro |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 24 August 1999 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Listed height | 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2021 | Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket |
| 2021–2024 | CB Tizona |
| 2024–present | CD Estela |
| Career highlights | |
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Garmine Kande Kieli (born 24 August 1999) is a Congolese professional basketball player who currently plays for Grupo Alega Cantabria CBT in Spain’s LEB Oro.
Professional career
Kande began his professional career in France with Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket in the 2019–20 season, where he made his LNB Pro B debut.[1]
In 2021, he signed with CB Tizona of Spain, contributing to the club’s double success—winning the LEB Plata league title and the Copa Princesa—earning promotion to LEB Oro.[2]
During the 2023–24 season, Kande endured a brief foot injury requiring surgery but returned to full training by November and rejoined the Tizona squad.[3]
In July 2024, Kande moved to Grupo Alega Cantabria CBT, with CB Tizona retaining a buy-back clause in his contract.[4]
Contract renewal
In July 2025, Grupo Alega Cantabria announced the renewal of Kande’s contract through the 2026–27 season, praising his energy, rim presence, and defensive impact.[5]
DR Congo national team
He is part of the DR Congo national team at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket. In the opening game against Cape Verde, he was the top rebounder of his team and the top shot blocker of the game.[6]
References
- ^ "Garmine Kande, centímetros bajo el aro, consultado en agosto de 2021". Burgos Conecta (in Spanish). 15 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Garmine Kande y el Tizona separan sus caminos". Diario de Burgos (in Spanish). 5 July 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Garmine Kande, listo para volver ante el Alega Cantabria". Diario de Burgos (in Spanish). 17 November 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Garmine Kande y el Tizona separan sus caminos". Diario de Burgos (in Spanish). 5 July 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Garmine Kande continuará dos temporadas más en el Grupo Alega Cantabria". feb.es (in Spanish). 1 July 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ DR Congo | 2025 FIBA AfroBasket, FIBA. Retrieved August 2025.