Career Highlights

Bambale “Boom” is a prototypical Power Forward but is so strong and long that he can play the Center position as well. He is a high energy, strong, physically imposing player. Boom is extremely athletic and has a knack for blocking shots and rebounds, partly due to his 7’0 wing span. Many compare Bambale to Ben Wallace but Boom is bigger at 260lbs and has a better offensive player. He can easily step off the block and hit the 15-18 foot jump shot. Boom is versatile enough that he can play the 4 or 5 position. Bambale is a freak of nature and can run the floor with the best guards. Bambale has an NBA body that will not only help him bang with many NBA veterans but also dominate the paint overseas; he does not shy away from contact. Boom has had a successful career overseas thus far.  He has played in several countries including Romania, Israel, Germany, Estonia, and Puerto Rico.  He has also had the opportunity to excel in Baltic League and Eurochallenge competition.  In 2010/2011 Boom was named Estonia player of the year and also Baltic League player of the year.  Boom was second on the team in rebounds and blocks per game, averaging about 7 rebounds per game and 2 blocks. He also was third in scoring averaging 11.5ppg.

On January 19, 2008 Boom made the winning shot to beat North Carolina 82-80. Against Duke on 1/27/08, Bambale had 20pts and 15 rebounds. In the final game of the season against Syracuse in the NIT Boom scored 21 pts, 7 rebounds, and had 3 blocks. Before attending the University of Maryland, Bambale went to Paris Junior College in Texas and spent his freshman season at New Mexico. While attending Benedictine High School in Richmond, Virgina  Boom averaged 16.5 ppg, 17 rebounds, and 3 blocks as a senior.

Personal

Bambale Mbulatale Emmanuel Osby is the son of Komba Basosila and William Joseph Osby. Bambale’s nick name is “BOOM.” His family is originally from the Congo. He has three brothers and also two sisters. At the University of Maryland he majored in family studies with a minor in communication. In his spare time Bambale likes to refurbish old classic cars. Ben Wallace is his favorite NBA player.

Testimonial

“When I first came out of college I signed with a big agency but right away I was left out in the cold. My old agency was too big and they never returned my calls and I was getting little personal attention. As soon as I hired Scott and joined Rize Management I noticed a complete difference right away. They are a small to middle sized agency that pays close attention to individual client but has all the contacts and resources of a big agency. From day one Scott informed me of all my options and even had some deals already in the works. Scott and his team always return my calls and I feel like just as important as the next client. Personal attention and commitment are the building blocks of Rize Management. I know when I call Scott he will pick up any time of the day or night.”