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Dikembe Mutombo’s niece is headed to UNC

Just a few days ago, former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo’s niece, Malu Tshitenge-Mutombo, committed to play for Carolina next season.

COMMITTED To The University Of North Carolina-Chapel Hill #GOHEELSu203cufe0f All praise to ONE and ONLY God Almighty Truly thankful for my family, friends, coaches, and the Fudd family for everything they have done for meu2764ufe0f@uncwbb pic.twitter.com/0gkKARGaBQ

— Maluu269cufe0f (@Onlymaluu) September 14, 2018

The 7-foot-2 Dikembe played under John Thompson Jr. at Georgetown from 1988-1991. He matched up against Dean Smith’s Tar Heels once during his career there, a 93-81 victory for the Hoyas in December of 1989.