Jonathan Tabu (born 7 October 1985) is a Belgian former professional basketballer. Tabu also represents Belgium in international competition.
Professional career
In 2004 Tabu made the team of Spirou Charleroi, while he also played for the second division team CPH Spirou Gilly.[1] He would win three Belgian Championships with Spirou. He also played in the ULEB Cup/EuroCup with Spirou.
In 2010 Tabu signed with the Serie A team Cantù.[2] In the 2011–12 season he played on loan for Vanoli Cremona.[3] In the 2012–13 season he played in the EuroLeague with Cantù, on 11 November he scored a career high 17 points against Panathinaikos.[1]
On 21 July 2020 he signed with Baxi Manresa of the Liga ACB.[11] Tabu averaged 7.3 points and 3.5 assists per game. On 8 December 2021 he signed with Champagne Châlons-Reims of the LNB Pro A.[12] Tabu averaged 3.0 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 rebounds per game in four games.[13]
He represented Belgium at the EuroBasket 2015 where they lost to Greece in eighth finals with 75–54.[17] Over 6 tournament games, he averaged 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.[18]
Tabu also played at EuroBasket 2022. On 1 September he scored a game-winning three pointer to give Belgium a 79–76 overtime win over Georgia.[19]
Personal life
Born in Belgium, Tabu is of Congolese descent.[20]