2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Transfer from Cypress College (CA) set for final of three seasons of eligibility with Siena
- Strong, athletic post with a relentless work ethic
- Scoring post presence with great length
- Shot disrupter
- High character individual
2019-20 (AT SIENA - AS A JUNIOR)
- Played final 0.4 seconds of first half at Marist (Feb. 28) for only action of season
2018-19 (AT SIENA - AS A SOPHOMORE)
- Saw action in 20 games, averaging 5.7 minutes
- Totaled 12 points and 15 rebounds in 113 minutes played
2017-18 (AT CYPRESS COLLEGE - AS A FRESHMAN)
- Appeared in 27 games, making 23 starts
- Averaged 2.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 9.6 minutes of action
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Institut Florimont
- Played five years of club basketball in Geneva
- Swiss U19 Vice Champion
PERSONAL
- Son of Lucia Tchougang-Palumbo and the late Gustave Tchougang
- Has an older brother, Malcolm
THE TCHOUGANG FILE
Nickname: Zel
Twitter Handle: @DTchougang
Instagram Handle: @denzel.tchougang
Major: Psychology
A fun fact about me is: I speak three languages
Why I chose to become a Saint: To play basketball
What I like most about Siena College: The close community
What I like most about Siena Basketball: We're a committed team
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: He's passionate
Best Moment at Siena: When I walked-on to the team
Player I most relate to on the team: Kyle Young
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Win the MAAC Championship and go to the NCAA Tournament
My biggest fan is: My brother
The person I look up to the most: My brother
My hobbies are: Motorcycles, video games, and traveling
Three words that best describe me: Versatile, loyal, friendly
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Japan
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: A steel water bottle
Favorites
TV Show: Supernatural
Movie: The Dark Knight
Song: Dear Mama - 2Pac
Sports Team: Houston Rockets
Athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Celebrity: Denzel Washington
Animal: Eagle
Vacation spot: Italy
Food: Lasagna
Ice cream flavor: Hazelnut
Color: Red
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2018-19Sophomore
F
6'10"
211 lbs
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2019-20Junior
F
6'10"
218 lbs
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2020-21Senior
F
6'10"
229 lbs
