Landry Nnoko selected the top Cameroonian playing abroad in last week's games

- October 26, 2021
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Cameroonians who are currently playing abroad.


Landry Nnoko
Landry Nnoko
   #1. This week's number one is former international center Landry Nnoko (208-94, college: Clemson, currently plays in Euroleague). Nnoko was the major contributor in Baskonia's victory against the closely-ranked Monaco (2-3) 78-66 in the Euroleague last Friday. He scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (3-2) is placed ninth in the Euroleague. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Nnoko averages: 7.4ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.2bpg, 2FGP: 51.6% and FT: 71.4%. He played for the Cameroonian senior national team three years ago.

Kenny Kadji
Kenny Kadji
   #2. Second place goes to an experienced international forward Kenny Kadji (211-88, agency: Slash Sports, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in France). Kadji could not help Gravelines-Dunkerque (4-1) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Gravelines-Dunkerque lost 83-95 on the road to the much lower-ranked (#10) SIG Strasbourg. Kadji was the top scorer with 29 points. He also added 9 rebounds in a mere 19 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Kadji has relatively good stats this year: 13.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.2apg, 1.8bpg, 2FGP: 55.6%(10-18), 3FGP: 56.3%(9-16) and FT: 72.0% in five games he played so far. He is in the roster of the Cameroonian senior national team.

Williams Narace
Williams Narace
   #3. The Cameroonian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international small forward Williams Narace (201-97, currently plays in France). Narace led Le Mans to a victory against one of league's weakest teams Paris (1-4) 92-81 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA in Sunday night's game. He scored 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Le Mans Sarthe Basket (4-1) is placed first in the Betclic ELITE ProA. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Narace has relatively solid stats: 11.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 72.7%(16-22) and FT: 75.0%. He is also a member of the Cameroonian senior national team.

Benoit Mbala
Benoit Mbala
   #4. Forward Benoit Mbala (200-95, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Caceres (1-2) in their last game. Despite Mbala's very good performance Caceres lost 69-78 on the opponent's court to the second-ranked Palencia. He was the top scorer with 26 points. Mbala also added 6 rebounds in 30 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Mbala's first year with the team. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Mbala averages: 18.5ppg and 4.3rpg in four games. He is also Cameroonian national team player.

Philippe Bayehe
Philippe Bayehe
   #5. International power forward Philippe Bayehe (203-99, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Cantu's victory against the tenth-ranked Monferrato (1-3) 84-75 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) last Sunday. Bayehe recorded 7 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. in Group Green. S. Bernardo-Cinelandia Park Cantu (2-1) is placed first in Group Green. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Bayehe's overall stats this season are: 4.3ppg and 5.8rpg. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and Italian. Bayehe plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.

Jeremy Nzeulie
Jeremy Nzeulie
   #6. Shooting guard Jeremy Nzeulie (188-91, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for Entente Orleans 45 (2-2) in their last game. Despite his good performance Entente Orleans 45 lost 84-90 in Levallois to the leading Metropolitans. Nzeulie scored 10 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 29 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Nzeulie's overall stats are: 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.5apg in two games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Cameroonian National Team roster.

Harding NaNa
Harding NaNa
   #7. Former international forward Harding NaNa (203-81, college: Delaware, currently plays in Switzerland) contributed to a Swiss Central's victory against the closely-ranked Boncourt (2-2) 99-91 in the Swiss SBL in Sunday night's game. NaNa scored 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Swiss Central Basket Luzern (2-2) is placed sixth in the SBL. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. NaNa is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Swiss Central's roster. He has reliable stats this season: 12.7ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.3apg. NaNa used to play for the Cameroonian national team six years ago.

Junior MBida
Junior MBida
   #8. Center Junior MBida (206-90, currently plays in France) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Chalons-Reims (3-2) in their game against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (4-1) in the French Betclic ELITE ProA. He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones. MBida scored only 3 points in 14 minutes. Chalons-Reims lost 81-94 in Villeurbanne to the second-ranked ASVEL Lyon- Basket. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year MBida's total stats are: 3.4ppg and 3.6rpg in five games. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2015.

Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou
Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou
   #9. International guard Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou (191-98, currently plays in France) led JA Vichy to a victory over the 12th-ranked Lille Metropole (1-1) 75-62 in the French ProB (second division) last Friday. He was MVP of the game. Gbetkom Bikantchou scored 17 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists. Jean D'Arc Vichy Clermont Metropole (1-1) is placed eighth in the ProB. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Gbetkom Bikantchou averaged so far 15.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.0apg. He is also in the roster of the Cameroonian national team.

Gedeon Pitard
Gedeon Pitard
   #10. Point guard Gedeon Pitard (186-89, currently plays in France) couldn't help Olympique Antibes (4-1) in their game against ALM Evreux (1-1) in the French ProB (second division). Pitard scored only 4 points and added 3 passes in 16 minutes. Olympique Antibes was badly defeated 90-71 in Evreux by the lower-ranked (#6) ALM Evreux. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Pitard has averaged so far 7.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.5apg in two games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Cameroonian National Team roster.

   #11. International guard Aristide Mouaha (191-0, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Latina in their game against Cento in the Italian Serie A2 (second division), despite his good performance in Sunday night's game. He recorded 10 points in 19 minutes. But his team was edged 65-63. Mouaha's stats this year are: 10.5ppg and 1.8rpg in four games. He plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.

   #12. International guard Frank Tchoubaye (198-92, currently plays in France) helped SOPCC win their game against the fourth-ranked SO Maritime Boulogne 68-63 in the French NM1 (third division) last Friday. Tchoubaye scored 8 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Tchoubaye has averaged so far 5.4ppg, 4.4rpg and 2.2spg. He is also in the roster of the Cameroonian national team.

   #13. International power forward Franck Yangue (205-90, agency: Inception Sports, currently plays in France) helped Toulouse win their game against the second-ranked Rueil crushing them 99-66 in the French NM1 (third division) in Friday night's game. Yangue scored 14 points, had 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Yangue has averaged so far 8.3ppg and 6.0rpg. He is also Cameroonian national team player.


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) was the major contributor in a Philadelphia 76ers' victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder (0-3) 115-103 in the NBA in Sunday night's game. He scored 22 points, had 9 boards, handed out 6 passes and blocked 3 shots in 33 minutes. The Philadelphia 76ers have 2-1 record this season. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Embiid's eighth year with the team. Embiid has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 21.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 5.0apg, 2.7bpg and 1.3spg in three games he played so far.

   #2. Paul Biligha (200-C-90, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Italy) managed to help AX Armani Exchange Milano in a victory against the closely-ranked Fortitudo BO (0-4) 86-75 in the Italian Serie A last Saturday. Biligha scored only 4 points in 6 minutes on the court. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. AX Armani Exchange Milano (5-0) is placed first in the Serie A. So far his team won all five games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Biligha's overall stats are: 3.2ppg and 1.4rpg in five games. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and Italian.

   #3. Experienced Nicolas Batum (203-SF-88, currently plays in NBA). Batum could not help the Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) to beat the Memphis Grizzlies (2-1). He scored 5 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 2 blocks. The Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) were defeated 120-114 on the road by the Grizzlies. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Batum's overall stats this season are: 3.5ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.5apg. He is another player who holds two passports: French and Cameroonian.

   #4. Roland Nyama (198-SF-93, college: Stony Brook, currently plays in Germany) led Falcons to a victory against the league outsider Rasta Vechta (0-6) 118-107 in the German ProA (second division) on Saturday night. Nyama scored 17 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Nuernberg Falcons BC (3-3) is placed 11th in the ProA. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Nyama's first year with the team. He averaged so far 10.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7spg. Nyama has both Cameroonian and German nationalities. Despite his Cameroonian passport, Nyama previously played for the German U16 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Cameroonian team.

   #5. Nelson Yengue (195-SG-92, college: Laurentian, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked Univ.Valladolid (3-3) crushing them 86-55 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) in Saturday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 11 rebounds in 29 minutes. in Group A-B. USAL La Antigua (5-1) is placed fourth. It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Yengue's stats this year are: 12.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.5spg in four games.

   #6. Eric Fongue (200-SF-91, college: Alaska, currently plays in Iceland) was not able to help Thor AK (3-1) in their last game on Friday. Despite Fongue's very good performance Thor AK was defeated 88-77 in Isafjordur by the much lower-ranked Vestri (#9). He was the second best scorer with 19 points. Fongue also added 5 rebounds. Fongue averaged so far 11.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.3apg. He also holds two passports: Swiss and Cameroonian.

   #7. JP Tokoto (198-F-93, college: UNC, currently plays in Israel) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Maccabi Rishon crushing them 104-79 in the Israeli Winner League last Monday. Tokoto scored 6 points in 17 minutes. Tokoto's stats this year are: 11.3ppg and 6.3rpg in three games. He holds both American and Cameroonian passports.

   #8. Bertrand Awana (206-C-97, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Moron in their game against Melilla in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division). Awana scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. His team was edged 72-69. Awana has averaged so far 2.7ppg and 3.7rpg.

   #9. Ralph Temgoua (194-G-87, college: St.Lawrence, currently plays in France) contributed to Tours' victory against the closely-ranked Sluc Nancy 78-73 in the French ProB (second division) on Saturday night. Temgoua scored 7 points in 19 minutes. This year Temgoua averages only 3.5ppg in two games. He has Cameroonian and French nationalities.

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