Ulrich Chomche, a standout basketball talent from Cameroon, achieved a major milestone by being selected 57th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Representing NBA Academy Africa in Saly, Senegal, Chomche’s selection marks the first instance of a prospect from the academy being drafted directly into the NBA.
Nigerian center, Adem Bona, was also drafted 41st overall by the Philadelphia 76ers and is expected to back up Cameroonian star Joel Embiid. In a related highlight, Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall by the Lakers