At just 16, the Franco-Albertan basketball player Nathan Yambayamba already stands out for his talent and his participation in international competitions.
Trained for two seasons with the Panthers of the Joseph Moreau school in Edmonton, he is registered in the sports program of St Francis Xavier High School.
The offensive player stands out by his 3 -point baskets, but also his defensive presence, of the qualities sought in a modern player.
However, beyond his physical skills, he considers his intelligence in the field as an asset.
He talks about his dream of integrating the NBAor who knows, to represent the Raptors from Toronto: I think this is something that is possible with the path I am taking now, with the opportunities I have received, if I work hard, I will be able to get it.
Introduced to sport by his brothers, Nathan feels in his place in the field. He quotes Paul George as a model, for his style of play elegant
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Intense months
Nathan helped his team win both the Edmonton city championship and that of the province.
He was selected to represent Alberta at the next Canada Games and regularly trains in Ontario with the Uplay club. This club has trained several professional players such as Shai Gilgeous Alexander, crowned champion of the NBA And player par excellence of the finals.
At the beginning of June, Nathan Yambayamba participated in the Basketball Sans Frontières camp, organized by the NBA and the FIBA In Salvador, where he stood out in the star team.
Promising trajectory
Brad Farrish, his coach, does not fail to see his potential: It is rare to have someone of this size with such a sense of movement and fluidity.
He notes that, to develop, he will have to continue to train with fiercely.
He is humble. He is not a player looking for attention. He is happy to let the game speak for him, and that’s what he often does.
The young player has an average of 17 points per game.
At 16, Nathan dreams of big and he worked hard to get there. He believes in it and he is not alone.
With information from Patrick Henri.
Note: Nathan Yambayamba is the son of Jean-Marie Yambayambus, journalist in Radio-Canada, in Edmonton.
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