William Robeyns (born 23 February 1996) is a Belgian-Rwandan basketball player who last played for Liège Basket of the BNXT League. He also represents the Rwanda national basketball team.

William Robeyns
No. 6 – APR
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBAL
Personal information
Born (1996-02-23) 23 February 1996 (age 28)
Verviers, Belgium
NationalityBelgian / Rwandan
Listed height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Listed weight70 kg (154 lb)
Career information
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2016Liège Basket
2016–2018Spirou Charleroi
2018–2021Phoenix Brussels
2021–2022Liège Basket
2022–presentAPR
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Rwanda
FIBA AfroCan
Bronze medal – third place Angola 2023

Professional career

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Robeyns played for Phoenix Brussels from 2018 to 2021. During the 2020-21 season, he averaged 9.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. On 20 May 2021, Robeyns signed with Liège Basket.[1]

In the 2022 Belgian offseason, Robeyns played for APR of the Rwanda Basketball League.[2] On May 4, 2024, Robeyns made his debut in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) with APR, recording 6 points and 5 rebounds in a overtime win against US Monastir.[3]

National team career

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In August 2021, Robeyn was added to the roster of the Rwanda national basketball team.[4] On 25 August 2021, Robeyn made his debut at the first day of the tournament and contributed 24 points to a 81–68 win over DR Congo.[5]

He won a bronze medal with Rwanda at the 2023 FIBA AfroCan in Angola, which was the country's first podium finish in an international tournament.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Liege welcomes back Robeyns". Eurobasket. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ Munyeshuri, Evode (2022-07-11). "REG BBC Proves Too Much For APR, RBL Weekend Wrap. | Ground Sports". Retrieved 2022-08-27.
  3. ^ "Obadiah inspires resilient APR in overtime win over US Monastir". The BAL. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  4. ^ "Robeyns William mu bakinnyi 12 b'u Rwanda bazakina Afrobasket 2021". IGIHE. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  5. ^ ""Belg" William Robeyns schittert op Afro Basket". Het Nieuwsblad (in Flemish). Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Rwanda see off DR Congo for historic podium finish". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2023-07-21.