Bodian Massa (born October 21, 1997) is a French professional basketball player for ASVEL Basket of the French LNB Élite and EuroLeague. Standing at a height of 2.10m (6ft 10+1⁄2in), Massa plays at the center position.
Early life and youth career
Massa was born in Marseille, but grew up in Paris. Returning to Marseille as a teenager due to his studies, he started playing basketball for local club ES Pennes-Mirabeau. In 2014, he joined the youth ranks of Fos Provence Basket.[1][2]
Professional career
Massa made his professional debut with Fos Provence Basket in 2017, appearing in 3 games of the 2017–18 Pro B, the second-tier of French Basketball. The next season, he would be loaned to Saint-Chamond Basket, also playing in the Pro B.[1] Massa would continue playing for Fos Provence until 2022, getting his first LNB Élite experience in the 2021–22 season.[3]
On June 21, 2024, Massa was announced as a new Bàsquet Manresa player, signing a one season deal with an option for an additional season. With the Catalans, Massa would play in the Liga ACB and the Basketball Champions League.[7] He led the team in rebounds in the domestic competition, averaging 5.5 rebounds per game.[8]