James Mays' double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Central Africans playing currently abroad:

JAMES MAYS

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

James Mays

   #1. This week's number one is former international power forward James Mays (206-86, college: Clemson, currently plays in China). He led Eagles to a victory over the league outsider Bayi Rockets (3-32) 117-107 in the Chinese CBA in Wednesday night's game. Mays was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 31 points and getting 14 rebounds in 20 minutes on the court. Qingdao Eagles (10-25) are placed 16th in the CBA. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Mays has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 25.4ppg, 11.3rpg, 2.7apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 52.8%, 3FGP: 51.2%(21-41) and FT: 58.6% in nine games he played so far. Mays is a naturalized American. He played for the Central African senior national team five years ago. Strangely Mays has never played in Central Africa.

Max Kouguere

   #2. Second place goes to an international small forward Max Kouguere (198-87, currently plays in France). He could not help Olympique Antibes (8-11) to beat Chalons-Reims (8-11). Kouguere recorded 9 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. But Olympique Antibes was defeated 92-82 on the road by the higher-ranked Chalons-Reims (#12). Kouguere's overall stats this season are: 9.3ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 48.1%, 3FGP: 45.3%(34-75) and FT: 75.9%. He has a dual citizenship: Congolese and Central African. Kouguere is in the roster of the Central African senior national team.

Jimmy Djimrabaye

   #3. The Central African player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Jimmy Djimrabaye (202-92, currently plays in France). He managed to help Entente Orleans 45 in a victory against the 16th-ranked STB Le Havre (4-12) crushing them 101-65 in the French ProB (second division) on Friday night. Djimrabaye scored only 3 points in 12 minutes. Entente Orleans 45 (15-2) is placed first in the ProB. This year Djimrabaye's overall stats are: 2.3ppg, 1.6rpg, 2FGP: 53.8%, 3FGP: 55.6% and FT: 87.5% in 16 games. He is also a member of the Central African senior national team.

Saladine Ganda

   #4. Forward Saladine Ganda (203, currently plays in NAIA) contributed to a La Sierra University's victory against the Pacific Union College (6-5) 80-69 in the CalPac in Thursday night's game. Ganda scored only 2 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. The La Sierra University has not so impressive 3-6 record this season. There are only four games left until the end of the CalPac Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Ganda's total stats this season are: 2.3ppg and 1.6rpg. He is also Central African national team player.


Other top Central African players, who play abroad:

Romain Sato (195-SF-81) plays for Valencia Basket in Spanish Liga Endesa
Johan Grebongo (204-F/C-94) plays for Pfastatt in French NM2
Destin Damachoua (184-G-86) plays for SOPCC in French NM2
Maxime Zianveni (198-C/F-79) plays for Le Cannet in French NM2
Guy Joseph Kodjo-Sitchi (191-F-85) plays for Prisse Macon in French NM2
Maixant Mombollet (203-F/C-81) plays for Tourcoing in French NM2
Antonio Kouloumba (182-G/F-83) plays for Marmande in French NM2
William Kossangue-Toro (198-F/G-86) plays for Vanves in French NM2
Eddy Ngoy (198-F-97) plays for Lyon-Villeurbanne in French ProA U21
Yannick Zachee (192-F-86) plays for CTC Lyon in French NM2