Max Kouguere


Max Martial Kouguère is a Central African professional basketball player for Saint-Chamond Basket of the LNB Pro B. He is a member of the Central African Republic national basketball team.

Professional career

Before signing with Olympique Antibes for the 2009–10 season, Kouguère played for fellow French League team BCM Gravelines. He rarely saw action, playing only 64 minutes spread out over 11 games during the season. Despite this, the Kouguère gained a cult following in France through his dunking ability and participation in several slam dunk contests in France.

National team career

Kouguère was a member of the Central African Republic national basketball team that finished sixth at the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship, averaging 9.3 PPG.