2026 NIKE EYBL TOP 20 AFRICAN PERFORMANCE.
2026 NIKE EYBL TOP 20 AFRICAN
PERFORMANCE
Based on performances throughout the 2026 Nike EYBL regular season and Peach Jam, along with verified family backgrounds and African heritage where publicly known, here are the Top 20 African or first-/second-generation African performers.
1. Moussa Kamissoko (Mali): One of the most dominant big men at Peach Jam, averaging a double-double while protecting the rim. A consensus top 10 player in the Class of 2027.
2. Malik Olajuwon (Nigeria): Son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon. Averaged over 15 points per game during Peach Jam and significantly boosted his recruiting profile.
3. Samoura Abdoulaye (Guinea): One of the EYBL statistical leaders, using his length and versatility to impact games on both ends throughout the circuit.
4. Alfred Kolee (Liberia): Athletic wing who consistently produced as a scorer, rebounder, and perimeter defender.
5. Moussa Cissé (Guinea): Long, mobile frontcourt prospects whose rim protection, and rebounding made him one of the better interior defenders on the circuit.
6. Mohamed Touré (Guinea): Skilled wing with excellent size who showed flashes as a scorer and secondary playmaker.
7. Djibril Camara (Guinea): Physical two-way wing who excelled defending multiple positions while finishing efficiently around the basket.
8. Alhassane Camara (Guinea): High upside forward with elite athleticism, rebounding, and defensive versatility.
9. Paul Sama (Cameroon): Mobile stretch forward capable of defending multiple positions and knocking down perimeter shots.
10. Bamba Turay (Sierra Leone): Explosive athlete whose energy, rebounding, and transition play stood out throughout the circuit.
11. Lewis Igbo Uvwo (Nigeria): Productive frontcourt player with tremendous length, rebounding instincts, and defensive upside.
12. Isaac Olaniba (Nigeria): Powerful interior prospect who consistently controlled the paint with his physicality and motor.
13. Ebuka Franklin Okeke (Nigeria): Skilled post player who continued to improve offensively while anchoring his team’s defense.
14. Segun Sanni (Nigeria): Versatile forward with an expanding offensive game and strong defensive instincts.
15. Favour Egbuna (Nigeria): Mobile center who excelled as a rim protector, rebounder, and lob threat.
16. Aliyu Idris (Nigeria): Long wing with outstanding defensive potential and improving perimeter scoring.
17. Mohamed Kourouma (Guinea): Athletic guard/wing who consistently impacted games with his defense and transition offense.
18. Nour Gassim Touré (Sudan): Skilled big man whose length and shot blocking made him one of the better defensive prospects on the circuit.
19. Mamadou Djan Barry (Guinea): Strong, physical forward who played with a relentless motor and rebounded at a high level.
20. Gandhi Conde (Guinea): Athletic wing whose versatility and defensive activity made him one of the more intriguing long-term prospects.
Biggest stock risers from Peach Jam
• Moussa Kamissoko (Mali): Emerged as one of the most dominant interior players, averaging a double-double during Peach Jam.
• Malik Olajuwon (Nigeria): Raised his national profile with scoring performances of more than 15 points per game while drawing heavy high-major interest.
• Lewis Igbo Uvwo (Nigeria): Continued to impress scouts with his length, mobility, and defensive upside.
• Favour Egbuna (Nigeria): Showed elite rim protection and significant long-term NBA potential.
• Paul Sama (Cameroon): Demonstrated the versatility that projects well to the modern power forward position.
