Williams Narace 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.

Williams Narace

   #1. This week's number one is an international small forward Williams Narace (201-97, currently plays in France). Narace led Le Mans to a victory against the 13th-ranked Limoges CSP Elite (2-4) 77-72 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA in Saturday night's game. He scored 12 points and grabbed 4 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. Narace has relatively good stats this season: 11.8ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 66.7%(18-27), 3FGP: 61.5%(8-13) and FT: 78.6%. He is currently a member of the Cameroonian senior national team.

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 was the major contributor in Gravelines-Dunkerque's victory against the 11th-ranked JL Bourg (3-3) 81-66 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA last Saturday. He scored 15 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 3 assists (went 6 for 6 at the free throw line) in 24 minutes. BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (4-1) is placed second in the Betclic ELITE ProA. It was Gravelines-Dunkerque's third consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Kadji's first year with the team. This season Kadji has relatively solid stats: 13.3ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.5apg, 1.7bpg and FT: 77.4% in six games he played so far. He is in the roster of the Cameroonian senior national team.

Philippe Bayehe

   #3. The Cameroonian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Philippe Bayehe (203-99, currently plays in Italy). Bayehe contributed to a 2-point Cantu's victory against the second-ranked Mantova (4-1) 83-81 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) on Sunday night. He scored 16 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams 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: 6.6ppg, 5.8rpg, 2FGP: 47.4% and FT: 70.6%. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and Italian. Bayehe is also a member of the Cameroonian senior national team.

Landry Nnoko

   #4. Center Landry Nnoko (208-94, college: Clemson, currently plays in Euroleague). He could not help Baskonia (3-4) to beat Zenit (4-3). Nnoko recorded 9 points in 26 minutes. But Baskonia was crushed 83-54 on the road by the higher-ranked (#9) Zenit. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Nnoko averages: 6.6ppg and 5.4rpg in seven games. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2018.

Jeremy Nzeulie

   #5. International shooting guard Jeremy Nzeulie (188-91, currently plays in France) was not able to help Entente Orleans 45 (2-2) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Nzeulie's good performance Entente Orleans 45 was crushed 99-74 in Villeurbanne by the second-ranked ASVEL Lyon- Basket. He was the second best scorer with 13 points. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Nzeulie's first year with the team. Nzeulie's overall stats this season are: 7.7ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.7apg. He is another player who holds two passports: Cameroonian and French. Nzeulie plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.

Gedeon Pitard

   #6. Point guard Gedeon Pitard (186-89, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for Olympique Antibes (4-1) in their last game on Friday. Despite Pitard's good performance Olympique Antibes was defeated 81-70 in Saint Chamond by the second-ranked Saint Chamond. He scored 10 points and added 5 assists. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Pitard's overall stats this season are: 8.3ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.3apg and 1.3spg. Despite he played previously for the French U18 national team, Pitard is also an international player who is currently on the senior Cameroonian National Team roster.

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 Lugano (1-4) 96-85 in the Swiss SBL on Saturday night. He scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Swiss Central Basket Luzern (3-2) is placed fifth 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. NaNa has reliable stats this season: 13.5ppg and 2.5rpg. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team six years ago.

Junior MBida

   #8. Center Junior MBida (206-90, currently plays in France) couldn't help Chalons-Reims (3-2) in their game against JSF Nanterre (3-3) in the French Betclic ELITE ProA. MBida cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 13 minutes. Chalons-Reims lost 78-83 in Nanterre to the lower-ranked (#9) JSF Nanterre. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year MBida's overall stats are: 3.2ppg and 3.7rpg in six games. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2015.

Benoit Mbala

   #9. International forward Benoit Mbala (200-95, currently plays in Spain) helped Caceres win their game against the 12th-ranked Girona (2-3) 62-59 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) last Friday. Mbala scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad (1-2) is placed third in the LEB Gold. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Mbala has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 16.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2spg. Mbala is also in the roster of the Cameroonian national team.

Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou

   #10. Guard Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou (191-98, currently plays in France) couldn't help JA Vichy (1-2) in their last game. Despite his good performance JA Vichy was edged 79-78 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked (#12) Saint-Quentin. Gbetkom Bikantchou scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a mere 19 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Gbetkom Bikantchou's stats this year are: 13.7ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.7apg and 1.7spg in three games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Cameroonian National Team roster.

   #11. International guard Frank Tchoubaye (198-92, currently plays in France) helped SOPCC win their game against the fifth-ranked Mulhouse 71-62 in the French NM1 (third division) on Tuesday night. He recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Tchoubaye's total stats this season are: 6.3ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.1spg. He plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.

   #12. International guard Aristide Mouaha (191-0, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Latina in their game against RO Eurobasket in the Italian Serie A2 (second division). Mouaha scored only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. His team was defeated 64-59. Mouaha's total stats this season are: 9.2ppg and 2.4rpg. 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) couldn't help Toulouse in their game against Poitiers in the French NM1 (third division). He scored 6 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and made 2 blocks in only 11 minutes. His team lost 51-66. This year Yangue's total stats are: 7.3ppg and 5.5rpg in eight games. 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) led Philadelphia 76ers to a victory over the Detroit Pistons (1-5) 110-102 in the NBA in Thursday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Embiid had a double-double by scoring 30 points and getting 18 rebounds. He also added 3 assists in 31 minutes. The Philadelphia 76ers have a solid 5-2 record this season. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. 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, 8.7rpg, 3.8apg and 1.7bpg in six 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 to win against the league leader Sassari (4-0) crushing them 79-50 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. Biligha scored only 4 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists. 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. But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Biligha averages: 3.3ppg and 1.8rpg. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and Italian.

   #3. Experienced Nicolas Batum (203-SF-88, currently plays in NBA) contributed to a Los Angeles Clippers' victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder (1-6) 99-94 in the NBA on Monday night. Batum scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 32 minutes. The Los Angeles Clippers have rather weak 2-4 record this season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Batum has relatively good stats this year: 7.8ppg, 6.4rpg and 1.8apg in five games. He is another player who holds two passports: French and Cameroonian.

   #4. JP Tokoto (198-F-93, college: UNC, currently plays in Israel). He could not help Hapoel Tel-Aviv (1-3) to beat Ironi Nes-Ziona (1-3). Tokoto recorded 9 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 30 minutes. But Hapoel Tel-Aviv lost 76-90 on the road to the lower-ranked (#11) Ironi Nes-Ziona. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Tokoto has reliable stats this year: 10.8ppg and 7.5rpg in four games. He has both American and Cameroonian nationalities.

   #5. Paul Eboua (203-F/C-0, currently plays in Italy) helped Brescia win their game against the closely-ranked Fortitudo BO (0-4) 97-81 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. He scored 6 points and blocked 2 shots in 16 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Germani Brescia Leonessa (4-0) is placed first in the Serie A. So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Eboua's first year with the team. This season Eboua averages only 1.5ppg in six games.

   #6. Bertrand Awana (206-C-97, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, currently plays in Spain) helped Moron win their game against the 13th-ranked Carbajosa crushing them 84-56 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) in Saturday night's game. Awana recorded 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Awana's total stats this season are: 4.5ppg and 4.8rpg.

   #7. Nelson Yengue (195-SG-92, college: Laurentian, currently plays in Spain) helped La Antigua win their game against the 16th-ranked Liberbank Oviedo Baloncesto 2nd Team crushing them 75-50 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) last Sunday. He recorded 7 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in 29 minutes. Yengue averaged so far 11.2ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.6apg and 1.4spg in five games.

   #8. Eric Fongue (200-SF-91, college: Alaska, currently plays in Iceland) was not able to help Thor AK (3-1) in their last game. Despite Fongue's good performance Thor AK was crushed 94-68 at home by the lower-ranked (#7) Stjarnan. He was the second best scorer with 11 points in 28 minutes. Fongue averaged so far 11.5ppg and 3.8rpg in four games. He also holds two passports: Swiss and Cameroonian.

   #9. Ralph Temgoua (194-G-87, college: St.Lawrence, currently plays in France) helped Tours win their game against the league outsider Saint Vallier 80-62 in the French ProB (second division) on Friday night. Temgoua scored 8 points and added 3 assists in 23 minutes. This year Temgoua's total stats are: 5.0ppg and 1.3apg in three games. He has Cameroonian and French nationalities.

   #10. Lionel Abega (190-G-4, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Milano Urania in their game against Treviglio in the Italian Serie A2 (second division). Abega cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points. His team was crushed by 21 points 90-69. Abega's total stats this season are: 1.8ppg and 1.3rpg.