Article by David Istrate – published on Sunday, July 20, 2025, 17:59 / Updated Sunday, July 20, 2025 18:03
Nathan Mensah (27 years, 2.10 meters) is the new pivot of U-BT Cluj-Napoca, arrived in Romania after spending the season 2024-2025 in Greece, at Olympiacos Piraeus, one of the most powerful bands in Euroliga.
On Sunday, July 20, U-BT Cluj-Napoca announced the transfer of Nathan Mensah, a 27-year-old basketball player, originally from Ghana. He has experience in NBA, Euroliga and G-League, but he has played very little in the first two competitions.
Originally from Ghana, Nathan Mensah has a final in the NCAA
Born in Accra, the capital of Ghana, Mensah practiced football in the first part of his childhood and discovered basketball just at 13. His qualities were noted by an organization that gives young talents in Africa the opportunity to leave for the United States to follow their sports passion.
Mensah moved to high school in California and then to Nevada. In the period 2018-2023, the African pivot evolved for San Diego State and had averages 6.6 points, 6.2 Recovery and 1.6 Capsbeing a holder in 130 of the 146 matches played.
In San Diego State, Mensah played, in 2023, a final in NCAA, lost against Uchon Huskies. After graduating from the faculty, the player with a major 2.26 meter arms signed with Greensboro Swarm, in G-League, the NBA development league.
In the same season, 2023-2024, Mensah had the opportunity to debut in NBA at Charlotte Hornets, but did not manage to win his place in rotation. In 35 minutes played in G-League, The 27 -year -old basketball player has 7.4 points, 7.2 recovery and 1.6 caps.
Nathan Mensah spent season 2024-2025 in G-League and Greece, at Olympiacos
Mensah's evolutions have attracted the attention of Olympiacos Piraeu, one of the best teams in Euroliga, who transferred him in December 2024. Given his opponents to the post, Ghanaza did not impress and caught a few minutes of play, most in the Greek championship.
After Olympiacos gave up Mensah's services, he was signed by Maccabi Tel Aviv, another Euroliga team, but he didn't get to play for the Israel group. This summer, The new player of U-BT Cluj-Napoca was part of San Antonio Spurs's group for NBA Summer League But again, he did not receive too many opportunities to play.
Nathan Mensah is a defense specialist, and as evidence is the 2 prizes of 2022 and 2023, when he was named the best defensive player in the Mountain West conference, of which San Diego State was part.
Due to its scope, Mensah protects the ring very well and manages to recover easily. At the same time, From an offensive point of view, he does not have a too varied arsenal but needs passes from the defenders.
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Faith, extremely important for Nate Mensah: “I want to be a light”
Outside the basketball, an important part of Mensah's life is his Christian faith.
“I want to be a light that will bring people to Jesus through sport. Faith is everything to me. I don't think I would have been who I am today without my savior Jesus Christ“, He told Hishuddle.com.
In addition to Nathan Mensah, U-BT Cluj-Napoca has also announced the transfers of Iniverson Molinar, Jefffery Taylor and Ben Altit. Also, Captain Patrick Richard and Karel Guzman will continue at the Romanian champion.
