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 contributed to a Le Mans' victory against the 15th-ranked Le Portel (3-8) 88-80 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA in Friday night's game. He scored 8 points, had 8 rebounds and made 3 blocks. Le Mans Sarthe Basket (8-4) is placed fourth in the Betclic ELITE ProA. Narace has relatively good stats this season: 10.4ppg, 4.3rpg, 2FGP: 58.0%(29-50), 3FGP: 55.6%(15-27) and FT: 68.8%. 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 managed to help BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral to win against the 11th-ranked Chorale de Roanne (6-6) 82-70 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA in Friday night's game. He scored only 2 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (6-5) is placed seventh in the Betclic ELITE ProA. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Kadji's first year with the team. This season Kadji has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 54.7%, 3FGP: 41.9% and FT: 71.4%. He is in the roster of the Cameroonian senior national team.

Landry Nnoko

   #3. The Cameroonian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international center Landry Nnoko (208-94, college: Clemson, currently plays in Euroleague). Nnoko could not help Baskonia (5-11) to beat Efes (8-8). He cannot count Tuesday's game as one of the best ones. Nnoko scored only one point and grabbed 4 rebounds in 13 minutes. Baskonia lost 72-87 on the road to the much higher-ranked (#8) Efes. This year Nnoko averages: 5.2ppg, 4.3rpg, 2FGP: 55.7%(34-61) in 16 games he played so far. He played for the Cameroonian national team three years ago.

Junior MBida

   #4. Center Junior MBida (206-90, currently plays in France) was not able to help Chalons-Reims (0-0) in their game against Entente Orleans 45 (6-6) in the French Betclic ELITE ProA. MBida scored 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 16 minutes. Chalons-Reims was edged 75-73 at home by the much lower-ranked (#9) Entente Orleans 45. This year MBida's overall stats are: 3.8ppg and 3.3rpg in 12 games. He used to play for the Cameroonian national team back in 2015.

D.J. Strawberry

   #5. International shooting guard D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland, currently plays in France) faced previously mentioned Junior MBida in the French Betclic ELITE ProA last game. Strawberry helped Entente Orleans 45 edge the 16th-ranked Chalons-Reims (3-9) 75-73. He scored 5 points and added 3 passes. It's Strawberry's first season with the team. Strawberry's total stats this year are: 2.5ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.5apg. He has a dual citizenship: Cameroonian and American. Strawberry plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.

Benoit Mbala

   #6. Forward Benoit Mbala (200-95, currently plays in Spain) led Caceres to a victory over the 15th-ranked Prat (4-8) 80-72 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Saturday night. He was MVP of the game. Mbala scored 20 points in 23 minutes. Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad (1-2) is placed third in the LEB Gold. Mbala has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.6ppg and 5.7rpg in 12 games. Mbala is an international player who is currently on the senior Cameroonian National Team roster.

Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou

   #7. International guard Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou (191-98, currently plays in France) was the main contributor in a JA Vichy's victory against the 16th-ranked ASA (3-7) 73-69 in the French ProB (second division) in Friday night's game. He was the best player in that game. Gbetkom Bikantchou recorded 19 points. Jean D'Arc Vichy Clermont Metropole (5-5) is placed tenth in the ProB. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Gbetkom Bikantchou has reliable stats this year: 14.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.5apg and 1.2spg. He is also Cameroonian national team player.

Aristide Mouaha

   #8. Guard Aristide Mouaha (191-0, currently plays in Italy) helped Latina win their game against the 13th-ranked RO SAzzurra (3-8) 74-69 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) last Monday. He scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Benacquista Assicurazioni Latina Basket (3-5) is placed third in Group Red. Mouaha's total stats this season are: 9.8ppg, 2.9rpg, 1.4apg and 1.5spg. He plays currently for the Cameroonian national team.

Harding NaNa

   #9. Former international forward Harding NaNa (203-81, college: Delaware, currently plays in Switzerland) was not able to secure a victory for Swiss Central (4-7) in their game against Monthey (2-9) in the Swiss SBL. NaNa scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 25 minutes. Swiss Central was crushed 94-73 on the opponent's court by the league outsider (#10) Monthey. It was Swiss Central's fifth consecutive loss in a row. NaNa is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Swiss Central's roster. He averaged so far 10.1ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.2apg in 10 games. NaNa used to play for the Cameroonian national team six years ago.

Hans Ntamack

   #10. Guard Hans Ntamack (187-92, currently plays in Basketball Africa League) helped his Guinean team SLAC win their game against the closely-ranked AS Police (1-3) 81-78 in the Basketball Africa League last Wednesday. He scored 10 points. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. SLAC (2-2) is placed second in the Basketball Africa League. The Qualifying Round already ended in the Basketball Africa League. Ntamack's total stats this season are: 7.5ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.0apg. He is a former international player as four years ago he still played for the Cameroonian senior 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 Boston Celtics (15-16) 108-103 in the NBA in Monday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Embiid had a double-double by scoring 41 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 5 assists and 4 blocks in 40 minutes. The Philadelphia 76ers have 16-15 record this season. It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses. It's Embiid's eighth year with the team. Embiid has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 25.1ppg, 10.8rpg, 4.4apg, 1.4bpg and 1.2spg in 20 games he played so far.

   #2. Pascal Siakam (206-F-94, college: NM State, currently plays in NBA) could not help the Toronto Raptors (14-15) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Siakam's very good performance the Toronto Raptors (14-15) were edged 131-129 on the road by the Brooklyn Nets. He scored 25 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. It's Siakam's sixth season with the team. This year Siakam has very high stats. He averages: 19.1ppg, 7.6rpg and 3.7apg.

   #3. Roger Moute a Bidias (199-F-95, college: California, currently plays in BNXT-League) was the main contributor in Amsterdam's victory against the 11th-ranked Hague (1-11) crushing them 103-70 in the BNXT League on Sunday night. Moute a Bidias was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 31 points and getting 11 rebounds. Moute a Bidias also added 3 blocks in 33 minutes. BC Apollo Amsterdam (5-8) is placed seventh in the BNXT League. It's Moute a Bidias' first season with the team. He has very impressive stats this year: 17.7ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.7apg, 2.7bpg and 2.5spg in six games.

   #4. Experienced Nicolas Batum (203-SF-88, currently plays in NBA) was not able to help the Los Angeles Clippers (16-15) in their last game. Despite Batum's good performance the Los Angeles Clippers (16-15) were edged 104-103 in Oklahoma City by the Thunder. He scored 12 points in 25 minutes. It was Clippers' third consecutive loss in a row. This year Batum has relatively solid stats: 8.9ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.4apg and 1.1spg in 17 games. He has a dual citizenship: French and Cameroonian.

   #5. Paul Biligha (200-C-90, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Milano (11-1) in their game against Trieste (2-2) in the Italian Serie A. Biligha did not beat the league record on Sunday evening. He scored only 3 points. The league leader Milano was edged 71-68 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Trieste. It was Milano's first loss after eleven consecutive victories. This season Biligha averages: 2.4ppg and 1.5rpg. He is another player who holds two passports: Cameroonian and Italian.

   #6. Christian Koloko (213-C-0, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to an easy victory against the University of Northern Colorado crushing them 101-76 in the NCAA in Wednesday night's game. Koloko recorded 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in 28 minutes. This year Koloko has relatively solid stats: 13.6ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.3apg, 3.5bpg and 1.1spg in 11 games.

   #7. JP Tokoto (200-F-93, college: UNC, currently plays in Israel) was the major contributor in a Hapoel Tel-Aviv's victory against the closely-ranked Galil Gilboa crushing them 89-68 in the Israeli Winner League last Monday. He recorded 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. This season Tokoto has relatively solid stats: 11.1ppg, 7.8rpg and 2.3apg. He has both American and Cameroonian nationalities.

   #8. Jonathan Tchatchoua (203-F-99, currently studies in the States) contributed to an Baylor's surprising victory against the Alcorn State University crushing them 94-57 in the NCAA on Monday night. Tchatchoua scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 20 minutes. This year Tchatchoua averages: 9.1ppg, 8.5rpg and 1.2apg in 11 games. He also holds two passports: Australian and Cameroonian.

   #9. Roland Nyama (198-SF-93, college: Stony Brook, currently plays in Germany) contributed to Falcons' victory against the closely-ranked Uni Baskets 88-82 in the German ProA (second division) on Friday night. Nyama scored 18 points. Nyama has reliable stats this season: 11.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.9apg and 1.2spg. He has Cameroonian and German nationalities. Despite Nyama's Cameroonian passport, he previously played for the German U16 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Cameroonian team.

   #10. Russell Tchewa (213-C-0, is currently at the American university) managed to help University of South Florida in a victory against the Austin Peay State University 60-51 in the NCAA last Tuesday. Tchewa scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 26 minutes. This year Tchewa's total stats are: 6.5ppg and 5.8rpg in eight games.