It had been a while since Ladji Dembele went back to his home country of Mali. In fact, it had been three years since he saw his family and friends back home. That’s why it was special for the Iowa sophomore big man to be back in his home country. He also used the trip home for good, bringing gifts back to Mali for young kids who might have an interest in basketball. Dembele talks about his trip home and more importantly his sophomore season and how he has gotten stronger and developed as a rebounder. He also talks about the great shooting on this basketball team. The post Ladji Dembele gives …