Here is the weekly review of the top performing Cameroonian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international forward
Williams Narace (201-97, currently plays in France). Narace led
Le Mans to an easy victory against the 16th-ranked Chalon/Saor (7-14) crushing them
98-78 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA in Tuesday night's game.
He recorded 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Le Mans Sarthe Basket (11-8) is placed sixth in the Jeep ELITE ProA.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Narace's first season with the team.
This year Narace averages: 9.2ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 61.0%(61-100), 3FGP: 46.2%(6-13) and FT: 61.8%.
He is currently a member of the Cameroonian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to former international center
Landry Nnoko (208-94, college:
Clemson, currently plays in ABA League). Nnoko contributed to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked Zadar (7-17) crushing them
90-70 in the ABA League last Monday.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 23 minutes.
KK Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd (22-3) is placed first in the ABA League.
It was his team's 13th consecutive victory in a row.
The Regular Season already ended in the ABA League.
This year Nnoko's overall stats are: 5.2ppg, 5.2rpg, 2FGP: 48.9% and FT: 55.2% in 12 games he played so far.
He played for the Cameroonian national team in 2018.
#3. The Cameroonian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international shooting guard
Jeremy Nzeulie (188-91, currently plays in France). Nzeulie could not help
Boulazac Basket (1-13) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance the bottom-ranked Boulazac Basket was defeated
83-77 on the road by the higher-ranked Cholet Basket (#14).
Nzeulie was the top scorer with 18 points.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Nzeulie's total stats this season are: 8.2ppg, 1.4rpg, 1.4apg, 3FGP: 37.0% and FT: 85.7%.
He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and French.
Nzeulie is also a member of the Cameroonian senior national team.
#4. An experienced shooting guard
D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college:
Maryland, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an
UCAM Murcia's victory against the league outsider Gipuzkoa (7-24)
88-78 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Saturday night.
He scored 8 points in 16 minutes.
Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (13-17) is placed 11th in the Liga Endesa.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
This year Strawberry's total stats are: 6.5ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.8apg in 23 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Cameroonian and American.
Strawberry used to play for the Cameroonian national team
back in 2018.
#5. International point guard
Gedeon Pitard (186-89, currently plays in France) was not able to help
Olympique Antibes in their game against Paris (12-8) in the French ProB (second division).
He recorded 8 points and added 3 assists.
Olympique Antibes was crushed
88-66 on the opponent's court by the much higher-ranked Paris (#6).
Pitard has averaged so far 8.5ppg, 2.9rpg, 4.6apg and 2.3spg.
He has both Cameroonian and French nationalities.
Despite Pitard played previously for the French U18 national team, he is currently in the Cameroonian national team roster.
#6. Forward
Harding NaNa (203-81, college:
Delaware, currently plays in Switzerland) led
Swiss Central to a victory against the seventh-ranked Pully (1-3)
96-92 in the Swiss NLB (second division) on Saturday night.
NaNa recorded 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
Swiss Central Basket Luzern (4-0) is placed first in the NLB.
So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season.
NaNa has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 22.3ppg, 8.8rpg and 1.3apg.
NaNa is a former international player as he played for the Cameroonian senior team six years ago.
#7. Former international center
Junior MBida (206-90, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for
Chalons-Reims (7-12) in their game against Chorale de Roanne (9-12) in the French Jeep ELITE ProA. He cannot count Tuesday's game as one of the best ones.
MBida recorded only 3 points in 12 minutes.
Chalons-Reims lost
83-98 in Roanne to the higher-ranked (#10) Chorale de.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season.
MBida has averaged so far 5.1ppg and 4.1rpg in 16 games.
He used to play for the Cameroonian national team
six years ago.
#8. Forward
Benoit Mbala (200-95, currently plays in France) couldn't help
Aix-Maurienne (5-15) in their game against Provence Basket (13-7) in the French ProB (second division).
Mbala recorded 7 points.
Aix-Maurienne was edged
89-88 at home by the much higher-ranked Provence Basket (#4).
Mbala has relatively good stats this season: 10.5ppg and 4.5rpg.
He plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.
#9. International guard
Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou (191-98, currently plays in France) couldn't help
JA Vichy (10-10) in their game against Denain Voltaire (12-8) in the French ProB (second division).
Gbetkom Bikantchou recorded 6 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 28 minutes.
JA Vichy lost
81-90 in Denain to the higher-ranked (#7) Voltaire.
Gbetkom Bikantchou has averaged so far 6.1ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.4apg and 1.1spg in 18 games.
He is also in the roster of the Cameroonian national team.
#10. Forward
Arnaud-William Adala Moto (198-93, agency:
Duran International, college:
Towson, currently plays in Spain) contributed to
Castello's victory against the tenth-ranked Palencia (3-12)
87-76 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game.
Adala Moto recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting 10 rebounds.
TAU Castello (9-6) is placed fourth in Places 1-10 group.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
There are only three games left until the end of the Second Stage.
This season Adala Moto has relatively solid stats: 13.2ppg and 5.6rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Cameroonian National Team roster.
#11. International guard
Aristide Mouaha (192-0, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help
Latina in their game against Casale in the Italian Serie A2 (second division).
Mouaha recorded 9 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 24 minutes.
His team was edged
70-69.
Mouaha has averaged so far 6.2ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.2apg in 23 games.
He plays currently for 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) could not help the
Philadelphia 76ers (40-21) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Philadelphia 76ers (40-21) were edged
116-113 on the road by the Phoenix Suns.
Embiid had a double-double by scoring 38 points and getting 17 rebounds. He also added 4 assists in 33 minutes.
It was 76ers' fourth consecutive loss in a row.
It's Embiid's seventh season with the team.
Embiid has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 29.8ppg, 10.9rpg, 3.1apg, 1.4bpg and 1.1spg in 42 games he played so far.
#2. Pascal Siakam (206-F-94, college:
NM State, currently plays in NBA) led
Toronto Raptors to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets (41-20)
114-103 in the NBA last Wednesday.
Siakam was MVP of the game. He scored 27 points (!!!), grabbed 9 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
The Toronto Raptors have 25-34 record this season.
It's Siakam's fifth year with the team.
This year Siakam has very high stats. He averages: 21.0ppg, 7.2rpg, 4.8apg and 1.1spg.
#3. Paul Biligha (200-C-90, agency:
Players Group, currently plays in Italy) contributed to
Milano's victory against the closely-ranked Pesaro (4-2)
88-81 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday night.
Biligha scored 7 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 17 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. AX Armani Exchange Milano (6-0) is placed first in the Serie A.
So far his team won all six games in the Regular Season.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
This year Biligha averages: 3.5ppg and 2.2rpg in 25 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and Italian.
#4. Experienced
Nicolas Batum (203-SF-88, currently plays in NBA) contributed to a 1-point
Los Angeles Clippers' victory against the Portland Trail Blazers (32-28)
113-112 in the NBA on Tuesday night.
Batum recorded 11 points.
The Los Angeles Clippers have a solid 43-20 record this season.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Batum has relatively good stats this season: 8.2ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg.
He is another player who holds two passports: French and Cameroonian.
#5. JP Tokoto (198-F-93, college:
UNC, currently plays in Israel) was not able to help
Hapoel Tel-Aviv (7-16) in their last game. Despite Tokoto's good performance Hapoel Tel-Aviv lost
71-80 on the opponent's court to the higher-ranked (#5) H.Haifa.
He was the second best scorer with 10 points. Tokoto also added 4 rebounds in 28 minutes.
His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial.
This year Tokoto's total stats are: 9.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 3.0apg and 1.1spg in eight games.
He has both American and Cameroonian nationalities.
#6. Jules Akodo (188-G-96, currently plays in United Kingdom) contributed to a
London Lions' victory against the closely-ranked Leicester Riders
86-81 in the British BBL last Wednesday.
Akodo recorded 6 points and had 3 steals in 15 minutes.
Akodo has averaged so far 3.8ppg and 1.2apg in 25 games.
He also holds two passports: Cameroonian and British.
#7. Ralph Temgoua (194-G-87, college:
St.Lawrence, currently plays in France) helped
Tours win their game against the tenth-ranked Lourdes-Tarbes
92-84 in the French NM1 (third division) on Friday night.
Temgoua scored 13 points.
Temgoua has reliable stats this season: 11.5ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.4apg.
He has Cameroonian and French nationalities.
#8. Johan Bitjaa Kody (207-C-93, agency:
Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for
Jairis (8-17) in their last game. Despite Bitjaa Kody's good performance the 12th-placed Jairis was edged
64-64 at home by the higher-ranked (#10) Carbajosa in the East group.
He had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting the same number of rebounds. Bitjaa Kody also added 5 assists in 34 minutes.
Bitjaa Kody has reliable stats this year: 10.1ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.1apg in 19 games.
#9. Cedric Keller (204-F/C-1, currently plays in Italy) managed to help Raggiosolaris Faenza to win against the 15th-ranked Ozzano crushing them
80-58 in the Italian Serie B (third division) last Sunday.
He scored only 2 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Keller has averaged so far 4.3ppg and 4.7rpg.
