D.J. Strawberry selected the top Cameroonian playing abroad in last week's games

Here is the weekly review of the top performing Cameroonian players, who play currently abroad.

D.J. Strawberry

   #1. This week's number one is an experienced former international shooting guard D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland, currently plays in France). Strawberry led Entente Orleans 45 to a 1-point victory over the closely-ranked JSF Nanterre (12-11) 79-78 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA in Tuesday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Strawberry scored 18 points. Entente Orleans 45is placed eighth in the Jeep ELITE ProA. It's Strawberry's first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year: 12.6ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.5apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 47.9%, 3FGP: 37.4% and FT: 73.3%. Strawberry has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and American. He played for the Cameroonian senior national team two years ago.

Landry Nnoko

   #2. Second place goes to former international center Landry Nnoko (208-94, college: Clemson, currently plays in Germany). Nnoko managed to help ALBA Berlin in a victory against the ninth-ranked ratiopharm Ulm (9-8) 112-106 in the German BBL last Tuesday. He scored only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 20 minutes. ALBA Berlin (13-4) is placed third in the BBL. This year Nnoko averages: 9.9ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.2bpg, 2FGP: 60.7%(68-112) and FT: 67.3% in 17 games he played so far. He played for the Cameroonian national team in 2018.

Junior MBida

   #3. The Cameroonian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international center Junior MBida (206-90, currently plays in France). MBida contributed to a Provence Basket's victory against the closely-ranked Aix-Maurienne (8-12) 83-78 in the French ProB (second division) in Tuesday night's game. He scored 10 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 35 minutes. FOS Provence Basket (9-11) is placed 11th in the ProB. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. This year MBida has relatively solid stats: 10.7ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 54.5%, 3FGP: 30.3% and FT: 71.7% in 20 games. He played for the Cameroonian national team five years ago.

Frank Tchoubaye

   #4. Forward Frank Tchoubaye (198-92, currently plays in France). Tchoubaye could not help Souffelweyersheim (11-9) to beat JA Vichy (9-11). He scored 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. But Souffelweyersheim was defeated 85-77 on the road by the lower-ranked JA Vichy (#12). Tchoubaye's overall stats this season are: 4.0ppg and 2.3rpg. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2018.

Williams Narace

   #5. Former international forward Williams Narace (201-97, currently plays in France) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Sluc Nancy in their game against Quimper UJAP (15-5) in the French ProB (second division). Narace scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. But Sluc Nancy lost 69-75 in Quimper to the second-ranked UJAP. They ended the series of nine consecutive victories. Narace is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Sluc Nancy's roster. He has reliable stats this season: 10.2ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.6apg and 1.6spg in 11 games. Narace used to play for the Cameroonian national team two years ago.

Harding NaNa

   #6. Forward Harding NaNa (203-81, college: Delaware, currently plays in Switzerland) was not able to secure a victory for Swiss Central in their last game. Despite NaNa's very good performance Swiss Central lost 70-74 on the opponent's court to the lower-ranked (#8) Pully. He had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 12 rebounds. NaNa also added 5 assists and 2 blocks in 37 minutes. NaNa has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 17.7ppg, 6.9rpg and 3.0apg in 19 games. NaNa is a former international player as he played for the Cameroonian senior team five years ago.

Gaston Essengue

   #7. Former international center Gaston Essengue (203-83, college: UNLV, currently plays in Argentina) was the major contributor in an Obera TC's victory against the sixth-ranked Olimpico (11-14) 94-75 in the Argentinian La Liga Argentina (second division) on Tuesday night. He scored 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Obera Tennis Club (17-7) is placed second in Conferencia Noreste. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Essengue averaged so far 13.8ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.6apg. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team five years ago.

Benoit Mbala

   #8. Forward Benoit Mbala (200-95, currently plays in France) helped Limoges CSP Elite win their game against the ninth-ranked Le Mans (11-12) crushing them 78-55 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA last Tuesday. He scored only one point. Limoges CSP Elite (8-7) is placed third in the Jeep ELITE ProA. Mbala's overall stats this season are: 3.5ppg and 2.4rpg. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2018.

Arnaud-William Adala Moto

   #9. Former international forward Arnaud-William Adala Moto (198-93, agency: Duran International, college: Towson, currently plays in France) is a teammate of previously mentioned Williams Narace and both played together in the last French ProB game. Adala Moto couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Sluc Nancy (14-6) in their game against Quimper UJAP (15-5). He scored only 4 points in 17 minutes. Sluc Nancy lost 69-75 in Quimper to the second-ranked UJAP. This year Adala Moto's overall stats are: 6.6ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.2apg in 20 games. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team two years ago.

Franck Yangue

   #10. Power forward Franck Yangue (205-90, agency: Inception Sports, currently plays in France) helped Caen win their game against the 14th-ranked Vanves (6-18) crushing them 90-67 in the French NM1 (third division) on Friday night. Yangue recorded 6 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. Caen Basket Calvados (15-10) is placed fifth in Group A. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Yangue's total stats this season are: 3.1ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.3bpg. He is a former international player as two years ago he still played for the Cameroonian senior national team.

   #11. Former international forward Michel Ipouck (200-86, currently plays in France) helped SOPCC win their game against the 11th-ranked Besancon 104-87 in the French NM1 (third division) last Friday. Ipouck recorded only 3 points. Ipouck's total stats this season are: 4.8ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.7apg and 1.2spg. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team two years ago.

   #12. Former international forward Arsene Towa (191-81, currently plays in Finland) couldn't help HNMKY (8-5) in their last game. Despite Towa's very good performance the third-placed HNMKY was badly defeated 105-85 in Loimaa by the second-ranked LoKoKo Bisons in the Division A. He had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 10 rebounds in 22 minutes. Towa's stats this year are: 14.6ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.8apg and 2.1spg in 18 games. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2011.


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

   #1. Pascal Siakam (206-F-94, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in NBA) led Toronto Raptors to a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-37) 137-126 in the NBA in Monday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Siakam scored 34 points (!!!), grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 37 minutes. The Toronto Raptors have a solid 40-15 record this season. It was his team's 15th consecutive victory in a row. It's Siakam's fourth year with the team. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Siakam averages: 23.5ppg, 7.5rpg and 3.5apg in 44 games he played so far.

   #2. Joel Embiid (213-C-94, college: Kansas, currently plays in NBA) was the major contributor in a Philadelphia 76ers' victory against the Los Angeles Clippers (37-17) 110-103 in the NBA last Tuesday. He scored 26 points (!!!) and grabbed 9 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers have a solid 34-21 record this season. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. It's Embiid's sixth year with the team. This season Embiid has very high stats. He averages: 22.9ppg, 11.9rpg, 3.2apg and 1.4bpg.

   #3. JP Tokoto (198-F-93, college: UNC, currently plays in Israel) could not help Ironi Nes-Ziona (8-11) in their last game. Despite Tokoto's very good performance Ironi Nes-Ziona was crushed 102-71 on the road by the second-ranked Hapoel Jerusalem. He was the second best scorer with 18 points. Tokoto also added 6 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 37 minutes. It was Ironi Nes-Ziona's fourth consecutive loss in a row. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Tokoto has very impressive stats this year: 17.5ppg, 8.5rpg, 3.5apg and 3.0spg in two games. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and American.

   #4. Experienced Ralph Temgoua (194-G-87, college: St.Lawrence, currently plays in France) was not able to help SO Maritime Boulogne (17-8) in their last game on Friday. Despite Temgoua's good performance the third-placed SO Maritime Boulogne (17-8) was defeated 79-68 in Challans by the lower-ranked Vendee (#6) in the Group A. He was the second best scorer with 14 points. Temgoua also added 3 assists. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial. This season Temgoua has relatively solid stats: 12.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.8apg and 1.2spg. He is another player who holds two passports: Cameroonian and French.

   #5. Maxime Djo Ebala (208-C-94, currently plays in United Kingdom) contributed to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Cheshire Phoenix (5-6) 87-71 in the British BBL in Sunday night's game. He recorded 7 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Radisson Red Glasgow Rocks (9-3) is placed second in the BBL. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Djo Ebala's overall stats this season are: 6.5ppg and 4.9rpg. He has both Cameroonian and French nationalities.

   #6. Johan Bitjaa Kody (207-C-93, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) was the main contributor in an UBU Tizona's victory against the 11th-ranked Gijon 81-73 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) in Saturday night's game. Bitjaa Kody was the best player in that game. He recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 28 minutes. Bitjaa Kody's stats this year are: 10.4ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.1apg in 22 games.

   #7. Aristide Boya (216-F/C-99, currently plays college basketball in the States) managed to help Bradley University to win against the Indiana State University 72-61 in the NCAA in Wednesday night's game. Boya recorded 5 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks. Boya's total stats this season are: 3.5ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.3bpg.

   #8. Russell Tchewa (213-C-0, currently studies in the States) contributed to an Texas Tech's surprising victory against the Texas Christian University crushing them 88-42 in the NCAA last Monday. He scored 6 points in only 9 minutes. This year Tchewa averages only 1.7ppg in 19 games.

   #9. Christian Koloko (213-C-0, is currently at the American university) contributed to Arizona's shocking victory against the Stanford University 69-60 in the NCAA on Saturday night. He recorded only 2 points and had 3 steals. Koloko's total stats this season are: 1.6ppg and 2.1rpg.

   #10. Roland Nyama (198-G/F-93, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement, college: Stony Brook, currently plays in Germany) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Artland Dragons crushing them 88-59 in the German ProA (second division) in Saturday night's game. He scored only 4 points in 7 minutes on the court. This year Nyama's total stats are: 8.4ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.1apg in 24 games. He also holds two passports: Cameroonian and German.