Kenny Kadji selected the top Cameroonian playing abroad in last week's games

KENNY KADJI

Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Cameroonians who are currently playing abroad.

Kenny Kadji

   #1. This week's number one is an international forward Kenny Kadji (211-88, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in Turkey). Kadji was the major contributor in Tofas' victory against the closely-ranked Turk Telekom (11-10) 85-82 in the Turkish BSL on Saturday night. He scored 17 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 26 minutes on the court. Tofas Bursa (13-12) is placed third in the BSL. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Kadji has relatively good stats this year: 11.5ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 47.2%, 3FGP: 37.3% and FT: 76.4% in 21 games he played so far. He is currently a member of the Cameroonian senior national team.

Landry Nnoko

   #2. Second place goes to an international center Landry Nnoko (208-94, college: Clemson, currently plays in Germany). Nnoko led ALBA Berlin to a 3-point victory over the closely-ranked Brose Baskets (18-6) 69-66 in the German BBL in Sunday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Nnoko recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 14 rebounds. ALBA Berlin (17-5) is placed fifth in the BBL. It's Nnoko's first season with the team. This year he averages: 9.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 2FGP: 70.8%(46-65). Nnoko is in the roster of the Cameroonian senior national team.

D.J. Strawberry

   #3. The Cameroonian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced international shooting guard D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland, currently plays in Spain). He led Gran Canaria to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked Valencia Basket (14-10) 111-92 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Saturday. Strawberry recorded 17 points and added 4 assists in 30 minutes. Herbalife Gran Canaria (12-12) is placed ninth in the Liga Endesa. This year Strawberry has relatively solid stats: 10.6ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 50.5%, 3FGP: 38.0% and FT: 67.9% in 25 games. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and American. Strawberry is also a member of the Cameroonian senior national team.

Alexis Wangmene

   #4. Center Alexis Wangmene (205-89, college: Texas, currently plays in Belgium) could not help Liege Basket (14-8) in their last game. Despite Wangmene's very good performance Liege Basket lost 76-84 on the road to the second-ranked Antwerp Giants. He had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 13 rebounds in 33 minutes. Wangmene has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.4ppg and 8.4rpg in seven games. Wangmene used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2015.

Gaston Essengue

   #5. Former international center Gaston Essengue (203-83, college: UNLV, currently plays in Argentina) was not able to help CA Platense (26-10) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his very good performance the first-placed CA Platense (26-10) was defeated 70-63 in Olavarria by the second-ranked Estudiantes in the South - C.South group. Essengue was the second best scorer with 16 points. He also added 5 rebounds. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. This season Essengue has very high stats. He averages: 16.0ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.1apg. Essengue used to play for the Cameroonian national team four years ago.

Aldo Curti

   #6. Point guard Aldo Curti (180-87, currently plays in France) contributed to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Vendee Challans (7-4) crushing them 73-45 in the French NM1 (third division) last Sunday. He scored 6 points and added 9 assists in 26 minutes. BC Souffelweyersheim (9-1) is placed first in Places 1-10 group. This year Curti's overall stats are: 10.0ppg, 3.1rpg, 5.1apg and 1.5spg in 26 games. He is a former international player as he played for the Cameroonian senior team four years ago.

Benoit Mbala

   #7. International forward Benoit Mbala (203-95, currently plays in France) led Aix-Maurienne to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Caen (6-18) crushing them 106-83 in the French ProB (second division) on Friday night. Mbala scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Aix-Maurienne Savoie Basket (8-16) is placed 15th in the ProB. This season Mbala has very high stats. He averages: 15.5ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.3spg. Mbala is also Cameroonian national team player.

Gedeon Pitard

   #8. Guard Gedeon Pitard (188-89, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for Chalons-Reims (17-7) in their game against Monaco (15-9) in the French Jeep ELITE ProA. He scored 9 points in 15 minutes. But Chalons-Reims lost 86-93 at home to the lower-ranked (#4) Monaco. This year Pitard's total stats are: 4.6ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.0apg in 23 games. Despite he played previously for the French U18 national team, Pitard is currently in the Cameroonian national team roster.

Junior MBida

   #9. Former international center Junior MBida (206-90, currently plays in France) contributed to an easy victory against the 11th-ranked Nantes (5-16) crushing them 99-76 in the French ProB (second division) on Saturday night. MBida scored 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in only 14 minutes. Entente Orleans 45 (18-6) is placed second in the ProB. MBida has averaged so far 7.1ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.2bpg in 24 games. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team four years ago.

Frank Tchoubaye

   #10. Forward Frank Tchoubaye (198-92, currently plays in France) is a teammate of previously mentioned Aldo Curti and both played together in the last French NM1 game. Tchoubaye managed to help BC Souffelweyersheim to win against the fourth-ranked Vendee Challans (7-4) crushing them 73-45. He scored only 4 points. Tchoubaye has reliable stats this season: 10.2ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.6spg. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Cameroonian National Team roster.

   #11. International forward Arnaud-William Adala Moto (198-93, agency: Duran International, college: Towson, currently plays in France) led JA Vichy to a victory over the closely-ranked C'Chartres 82-74 in the French ProB (second division) last Saturday. Adala Moto was the best player in that game. He scored 14 points in 26 minutes. Adala Moto has averaged so far 6.5ppg and 2.8rpg in 24 games. He plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.

   #12. International forward Williams Narace (201-97, currently plays in France) contributed to a Sluc Nancy's victory against the 16th-ranked Denain Voltaire 101-94 in the French ProB (second division) on Friday night. Narace scored only 4 points. Narace has averaged so far 7.0ppg and 4.5rpg. He is also in the roster of the Cameroonian national team.


The list of other players, who all have Cameroonian passport but never been selected to any of Cameroonian national teams:

   #1. Joel Embiid (213-C-94, college: Kansas, currently plays in NBA) led Philadelphia 76ers to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets (39-39) 123-110 in the NBA in Thursday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Embiid had a double-double by scoring 39 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 6 assists and 3 steals in 28 minutes. The Philadelphia 76ers have a solid 49-28 record this season. It's Embiid's fifth year with the team. Embiid has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 27.5ppg, 13.7rpg, 3.5apg and 1.9bpg in 62 games he played so far.

   #2. Pascal Siakam (206-F-94, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in NBA) was the main contributor in a Toronto Raptors' victory against the New York Knicks (15-62) crushing them 117-92 in the NBA last Thursday. Siakam was MVP of the game. He scored 31 points (!!!), had 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Siakam's third season in pro basketball. The Toronto Raptors have a solid 55-23 record this season. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the NBA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. This season Siakam has very high stats. He averages: 16.8ppg, 6.8rpg and 3.1apg.

   #3. JP Tokoto (198-F-93, college: UNC, currently plays in Israel) was the major contributor in a Hapoel Eilat's victory against the tenth-ranked Maccabi Ashdod (8-16) 92-74 in the Israeli Winner League on Monday night. He scored 12 points and added 4 passes. Hapoel Eilat (16-8) is placed fourth in the Winner League. Tokoto has reliable stats this season: 14.1ppg, 7.3rpg, 3.3apg and 1.8spg. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and American.

   #4. Paul Biligha (200-C/F-90, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Italy). Biligha could not help Umana Venezia (17-7) to beat Openjobmetis VA (14-10). He scored 6 points in only 12 minutes. Umana Venezia lost 79-87 on the road to the lower-ranked (#5) Openjobmetis VA. It was Umana Venezia's first loss after four consecutive victories. This year Biligha's overall stats are: 4.7ppg and 1.8rpg in 24 games. He is another player who holds two passports: Cameroonian and Italian.

   #5. Ralph Temgoua (194-G-87, college: St.Lawrence, currently plays in France) was not able to help SO Maritime Boulogne (3-8) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Temgoua's very good performance the ninth-placed SO Maritime Boulogne (3-8) was edged 78-76 in Challans by the higher-ranked Vendee (#4) in the Places 1-10 group. He was the top scorer with 20 points. Temgoua also added 6 rebounds. Temgoua's overall stats this season are: 9.1ppg, 2.8rpg and 2.3apg. He has both Cameroonian and French nationalities.

   #6. Nicolas Batum (203-SF-88, currently plays in NBA) was not able to secure a victory for the Charlotte Hornets in their game against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones. Batum scored only 2 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. His team were crushed by 47 points 137-90 in the NBA. Batum has reliable stats this season: 9.8ppg, 5.3rpg and 3.4apg. He also holds two passports: French and Cameroonian.

   #7. Experienced Tcheussi Aristide Mouaha (190-G-0, agency: Two Points, currently plays in Italy) contributed to an easy victory against the 14th-ranked Pozzuoli crushing them 81-52 in the Italian Serie B (third division) in Sunday night's game. Mouaha scored 16 points in 32 minutes. Mouaha has very impressive stats this year: 17.2ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.7apg and 2.2spg in 26 games.

   #8. Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou (191-G-98, currently plays in France) couldn't help Le Portel in their game against JDA Dijon in the French Jeep ELITE ProA. He cannot count Friday's game as one of the best ones. Gbetkom Bikantchou scored only 2 points. His team was crushed by 36 points 94-58. This season Gbetkom Bikantchou averages just 0.9ppg.

   #9. Philippe Bayehe (204-C/F-99, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Roseto Sharks in their game against De Longhi TRV in the Italian Serie A2 (second division). He scored only 4 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 23 minutes. His team was crushed by 27 points 88-61. Bayehe has averaged so far 1.5ppg and 1.1rpg in 25 games.

   #10. Cedric Keller (204-F/C-1, currently plays in Italy) is a teammate of previously mentioned Tcheussi Aristide Mouaha and both played together in the last Italian Serie B game. Keller contributed to an easy victory against the 14th-ranked Pozzuoli crushing them 81-52. He scored 8 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Keller has averaged so far 3.3ppg and 2.8rpg.