NBA Players from Tunisia: Full List (2026)
1 NBA player has come from Tunisia, by Wikipedia’s count. As of October 2026, none is on an NBA roster. The most recent was Salah Mejri (2015-2019).
NBA players from Tunisia at a glance
| NBA players, all time | 1 (Wikipedia count) |
|---|---|
| On NBA rosters, October 2026 | None |
| First to play in the NBA | Salah Mejri (2015) |
| Longest NBA career | Salah Mejri (4 seasons) |
| Centers | 1: Salah Mejri |
| 7-foot prospects in our database | None right now |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Every NBA player from Tunisia
Sorted by NBA debut, earliest first. Status is as of October 2026, before the 2026-27 regular season, so it includes players on training camp deals.
| Player | Position | NBA seasons | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah Mejri | Center | 2015-2019 | Former player |
Every NBA career from Tunisia, year by year
First to last NBA season for each player. Orange means on an NBA roster in 2026-27.
First seasonLast season
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Player
Position
NBA seasons
Status
Salah Mejri
Center
2015-2019
Former player
Players from Tunisia in the NBA in 2026-27
No player from Tunisia is on an NBA roster as of October 2026.
NBA centers from Tunisia
1 of the 1 player in the table played center or forward/center: Salah Mejri (2015-2019).
7-Foot Prospects from Tunisia
No active player from Tunisia listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later is in our 7-Foot Prospect Database right now (last checked on 9 October 2026). The database tracks nearly 400 young 7-footers from 61 countries, and we add new names as they appear.
Player profiles from our archive
This section was first published in 2018. Teams and career details in it are as of that time; the tables above show where things stand in October 2026.
The Tunisian National Basketball Team, or The Eagles Of Cartagena as they are known, had their share of success throughout the years. In 2011, they became the African Basketball Champion with Salah Mejri voted as the MVP of the championship. What’s impressive about that win is that they were the first North African country to won a gold medal in almost thirty years. There is only one player from Tunisia that played in the NBA. Salah Mejri is a name that is familiar to every Tunisian basketball fan.
Tunisia NBA Players:
Salah Mejri
Salah Mejri was born in 1986, standing at 7ft. 2in. played as a center for the Dallas Mavericks. He had his debut as a professional basketball player in the Tunisian Basketball team at the age of 20 for the team of Étoile Sportive du Sahel. He moved in Europe in 2010, signing for the Antwerp Giants in the Belgium League. In Europe, he also played in the Spanish League for the teams of Obradoiro and Real Madrid, before going in the NBA and signing for the Dallas Mavericks in 2015. On June 27, 2018, Mejri got a qualifying offer from the Dallas Mavericks.
Right now there are no immediate, additional NBA players expected to come from Tunisia, but hopefully in the future we will see some blue chip NCAA or NBA prospects coming from Tunisia.
How Tunisia compares with other small basketball countries
NBA players all time: the eight leaders among the 46 countries we compared, and Tunisia.
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Country
NBA players, all time
Nigeria
30
Lithuania
17
Italy
14
Montenegro
10
Bahamas
9
Cameroon
8
Congo
8
Israel
8
Tunisia
1
Frequently asked questions
How many NBA players are from Tunisia?
Wikipedia counts 1.
Which players from Tunisia are in the NBA in 2026-27?
None as of October 2026. The most recent was Salah Mejri (2015-2019).
Who was the first NBA player from Tunisia?
Salah Mejri, who debuted in 2015.
Which centers from Tunisia have played in the NBA?
Salah Mejri.
Are there 7-foot prospects from Tunisia?
Not right now. Our 7-Foot Prospect Database has no active player from Tunisia listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later.
More guides: NBA players by country. Scouting reports: NBA center prospects.
Sources: Wikipedia, List of NBA players born outside the United States (revision of 3 October 2026); RealGM NBA player list (9 October 2026); Low Key NBA 7-Foot Prospect Database. U.S.-born players with family ties to Tunisia may be missing from the table. Last checked 9 October 2026.
