A Big Assist, Off the Court (Upfront)

What motivated Mady Sissoko to leave Mali for the United States?

• To start a foundation

• To play basketball

• To pursue an education

• To work as a farmer

What significant contribution did Mady Sissoko make to his home village in Mali?

• He donated sports equipment

• He introduced a new crop

• He became a professional basketball player

• He funded the village's first school

How did the N.C.A.A.'s 2021 decision impact Mady Sissoko?

• He created a foundation for charitable contributions

• He was allowed to profit off his name, image, and likeness

• He started playing professional basketball

• He left Michigan State University

What challenges did Sissoko face upon arriving in the United States?

• He was familiar with American culture

• He spoke fluent English

• He immediately started college

• He struggled with the language barrier

What was the condition of Tangafoya village before Sissoko's contributions?

• It had modern facilities

• It lacked clean drinking water and electricity

• It was a well-known tourist destination

• It had a large number of schools

What academic achievement has Sissoko accomplished at Michigan State?

• He has a 3.0 or better grade point average every semester

• He taught a class

• He failed all his classes

• He never attended any classes

How did the villagers in Tangafoya react to Sissoko's return?

• They were indifferent

• They asked him to leave

• They were unaware of his achievements

• They thanked him and celebrated his contributions

What was Sissoko's educational background before moving to the United States?

• He was home-schooled

• He had completed college in Mali

• He walked an hour and a half to school

• He had never attended school

What was the goal of Sissoko's foundation?

• To build a sports complex

• To provide medical supplies

• To fund the construction of Tangafoya's first school

• To promote basketball in Mali

What languages did Sissoko speak when he first arrived in the United States?

• French and Bambara

• English and Spanish

• Mandarin

• Only English