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).
JAMES MAYS Seoul SK Knights (KBL) added to their roster 32-year old Central African ex-international power forward James Mays (206-104kg-86, college: Clemson). He started the season at Qingdao Eagles in Chinese CBA league. In 13 games he recorded very impressive stats: 25.9ppg, 11.5rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg this season. The last summer Mays played at Guizhou (NBL) in Chinese league where in 25 games he averaged remarkable 30.1ppg, 15.2rpg, 1.6apg and 1.7spg. A very spectacular season in his... [read more]
JAMES MAYS
Seoul SK Knights (KBL) added to their roster 32-year old Central African ex-international power forward James Mays (206-104kg-86, college: Clemson). He started the season at Qingdao Eagles in Chinese CBA league. In 13 games he recorded very impressive stats: 25.9ppg, 11.5rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg this season. The last summer Mays played at Guizhou (NBL) in Chinese league where in 25 games he averaged remarkable 30.1ppg, 15.2rpg, 1.6apg and 1.7spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese NBL Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. In 2008 he was drafted by Colorado 14ers (D-League) as #2 pick overall. Mays attended Clemson University and it is his tenth season in pro basketball. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Mays was voted Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Commissioner's Cup Defensive Player of the Year back in 2014. Strangely he also played for Central African National Team in 2013. Mays played at the Arab Club Championships Quarterfinals three years ago. He is quite experienced player. Thanks to Mays' pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America) in ten different countries. Mays has played previously professionally also in Dominican Rep., Italy (New Basket Brindisi), Philippines (Hotshots), Puerto Rico (Capitanes), Turkey (Mersin Buyuksehir Belediyesi), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce and Maine Red Claws), South Korea (LG Sakers), United Arab Emirates (Ahli Shabab) and D-League (Springfield A.). The scouts decsribe him following way:
Showed an improved ability to find open looks for teammates; one of the quickest post players in the conference and maybe in the entire country…has the ability to create crowd enthusiasm by turning in exciting plays…he's also a very good defender, sees well the court and passes the ball well.
James Mays' double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Central Africans playing currently abroad: - 2 months ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Central African players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is former international power forward James Mays (206-86). He led Eagles to a victory over the league outsider Bayi Rockets in the Chinese CBA in Wednesday night's game.
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JAMES MAYS
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Central African players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is former international power forward James Mays (206-86, college: Clemson, currently plays in China). He led Eagles to a victory over the league outsider Bayi Rockets (3-32) 117-107 in the Chinese CBA in Wednesday night's game.
Mays was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 31 points and getting 14 rebounds in 20 minutes on the court.
Qingdao Eagles (10-25) are placed 16th in the CBA.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Mays has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 25.4ppg, 11.3rpg, 2.7apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 52.8%, 3FGP: 51.2%(21-41) and FT: 58.6% in nine games he played so far.
Mays is a naturalized American.
He played for the Central African senior national team five years ago.
Strangely Mays has never played in Central Africa.
#2. Second place goes to an international small forward Max Kouguere (198-87, currently plays in France). He could not help Olympique Antibes (8-11) to beat Chalons-Reims (8-11).
Kouguere recorded 9 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
But Olympique Antibes was defeated 92-82 on the road by the higher-ranked Chalons-Reims (#12).
Kouguere's overall stats this season are: 9.3ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 48.1%, 3FGP: 45.3%(34-75) and FT: 75.9%.
He has a dual citizenship: Congolese and Central African.
Kouguere is in the roster of the Central African senior national team.
#3. The Central African player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Jimmy Djimrabaye (202-92, currently plays in France). He managed to help Entente Orleans 45 in a victory against the 16th-ranked STB Le Havre (4-12) crushing them 101-65 in the French ProB (second division) on Friday night.
Djimrabaye scored only 3 points in 12 minutes.
Entente Orleans 45 (15-2) is placed first in the ProB.
This year Djimrabaye's overall stats are: 2.3ppg, 1.6rpg, 2FGP: 53.8%, 3FGP: 55.6% and FT: 87.5% in 16 games.
He is also a member of the Central African senior national team.
#4. Forward Saladine Ganda (203, currently plays in NAIA) contributed to a La Sierra University's victory against the Pacific Union College (6-5) 80-69 in the CalPac in Thursday night's game.
Ganda scored only 2 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. The La Sierra University has not so impressive 3-6 record this season.
There are only four games left until the end of the CalPac Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Ganda's total stats this season are: 2.3ppg and 1.6rpg.
He is also Central African national team player.
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