Joe Muvuna Hometown: Kigali, Rwanda High School: Worcester (Mass.) Academy Height / Weight: 6-9 / 200 Position: Forward

JOE MUVUNA enters Loyola with size and uncanny shot-blocking ability ... broke a bone in his right wrist during the preseason and it is expected that he will sit out the entire season as a medical redshirt ... just one more bump on the basketball road that he has traveled ... spent time in Las Vegas and Alabama prior to landing a scholarship at Worcester Academy in Massachusetts where he played last season and from where he was recruited by the Greyhounds ... once he is ready to play, he should immediately impact the program with his size and length ... a very athletic player who has a high ceiling ... another international player who is being given an opportunity at Loyola.

Before Loyola
Spent last season at Worcester Academy ... showed ability to run the floor, rebound and block shots ... team competes in one of the most competitive New England prep school leagues.

Personal
The son of Apollinaire Muvunanyambo... has six siblings -- Media, Jules, Jocelyn, Tanguy, Katsia and Jecolia ... undecided on his major of study at Loyola.