Career
Kante, a 6"8" forward from Bloomington High School North in Bloomington, Indiana, Kante had an outstanding high school career. As a junior, he led his team to a 28–1 record and the last (1997) single class State championship. Arguably the last true state title in Indiana"s storied basketball history.
After his senior year, he was selected as an Indiana All-Star.
He and his teammates were one of the main subjects of William Gildea"s book "Where the Game Matters Most.
He chose to play collegiately at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. While there, Kante was a two-year starter and as a sophomore in the 1999–2000 season led the Sycamores to their first National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament appearance in 21 years.
As a junior he led them to an MVC Tournament title and an return to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.
He finished his college career with a MVC championship (2000) and an MVC Tourney title (2001). He is currently #7 in rebounds (669) and #3 in blocked shots (127). Following the close of his college career, Kante played in Argentina"s National Basketball League for several teams.
Winning the Argentian Cup and LigA Championship
Kante is still playing basketball, currently starring for LaSalle-UPB Cochabamba in the Bolivian League.
