Sharks Antibes (ProA) added to their roster 29-year old Central African international small forward Max Kouguere (198-87) He played for Pau-Lacq-Orthez most lately. In 34 ProA games in France he recorded 6.1ppg and 2.4rpg last season. The previous (14-15) season Kouguere played at Entente Orleans 45 where in 24 ProA games he averaged 4.1ppg and 2.2rpg. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. He is a dual citizen owning also Congolese passport. Kouguere represented Central Africa at the Afrobasket Championships in Rades (Tunisia) last year. His stats at that event were 5 games: Score-5 (18.0ppg), 5.2rpg, FGP: 60.5%, 3PT: 21.9%, FT: 70.8%. Kouguere is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. Kouguere tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Africa and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Spain (La ICL Manresa), Switzerland (Geneve Lions), France (Le Mans and STB Le Havre) and Congo-Brazaville (InterClub).
Entente Orleans 45 (ProB) added to their roster 25-year old Central African ex-international power forward Jimmy Djimrabaye (202-92). It is actually his comeback to Entente Orleans 45 as he has played here before. Djimrabaye is not a newcomer in French League where he played last season at BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (ProA). ProB will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The last season Djimrabaye played also at Gravelines Dunkerque (also in ProA). In... [read more]
Entente Orleans 45 (ProB) added to their roster 25-year old Central African ex-international power forward Jimmy Djimrabaye (202-92). It is actually his comeback to Entente Orleans 45 as he has played here before. Djimrabaye is not a newcomer in French League where he played last season at BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (ProA). ProB will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The last season Djimrabaye played also at Gravelines Dunkerque (also in ProA). In 24 games he had just 2.4ppg and 1.1rpg. Djimrabaye played in the final of French U21 Championships (Trophee du Futur) in 2013. He was also a member of Central African international program for some years. Djimrabaye played for Central African Senior National Team between 2009 and 2015 and previously for U18 National Team in 2008. He also represented Central Africa at the Afrobasket Championships in Rades (Tunisia) two years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 10.2ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.4apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 43.6%, FT: 77.3%. Djimrabaye's career allowed him to visit three different continents. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Africa and of course North America. Djimrabaye has played previously professionally in France (Berck, JA Vichy, Denain Voltaire, Charleville Mezieres and Le Portel) and Central Africa (ASOPT).
Guizhou (NBL) tabbed 31-year old Central African power forward James Mays (206-104kg-86, college: Clemson). He played most recently at LG Sakers in South Korean KBL league. In 53 games he averaged impressive 21.8ppg, 11.9rpg (#4 in the league), 2.7apg and 1.9spg (in top 2) last season. In 2008 Colorado 14ers selected him as second overall pick in D-League draft. The former Clemson University standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball. Mays has tried to make it to the NBA and played... [read more]
Guizhou (NBL) tabbed 31-year old Central African power forward James Mays (206-104kg-86, college: Clemson). He played most recently at LG Sakers in South Korean KBL league. In 53 games he averaged impressive 21.8ppg, 11.9rpg (#4 in the league), 2.7apg and 1.9spg (in top 2) last season. In 2008 Colorado 14ers selected him as second overall pick in D-League draft. The former Clemson University standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball. Mays has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Mays was selected to Korean KBL All-Star Game in 2017. He won UAE League championship title in 2016. Strangely he also played for Central African National Team in 2013. Mays played at the Arab Club Championships Quarterfinals two years ago. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball Mays experienced life in nine different countries playing on four different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Mays has played previously professionally in Dominican Rep., Italy (Enel Brindisi), Philippines (Star Hotshots), Puerto Rico (Capitanes), Turkey (Oyak Renault and Mersin Buyuksehir Belediyesi), D-League (Sioux Falls Skyforce, Springfield A. and Maine Red Claws), NBA (Brooklyn Nets), United Arab Emirates (Al Shabab) and China (Beijing Ducks and Shaanxi Wolves). Let's have closer look into His outlook:
Showed an improved ability to find open looks for teammates; one of the quickest post players in the conference and maybe in the entire countryhas the ability to create crowd enthusiasm by turning in exciting playshe's also a very good defender, sees well the court and passes the ball well.
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