Destin Damachoua
| University of New Orleans | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | NCAA |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
August 17, 1986 Paris, France |
| Nationality | France / Central African Republic |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 2006–present |
| Career history | |
|
Polk Community College (2006-08) University of New Orleans (2008-present) | |
Destin Damachoua (born August 17, 1986) is a Central African Republic-French basketball player currently playing for the University of New Orleans.[1] He is also a member of the Central African Republic national basketball team.
Damachoua moved to the United States after his senior year of high school in France.[2] He originally committed to Duquesne University out of the Master's School in West Simsbury, Connecticut in 2006, but never played for the team.[3] Instead, Damachoua played JUCO basketball for Polk Community College in Florida where he was a two-time All-Sun Coast Conference performer.[4] In his first season with the Privateers, Damachoua played primarily off the bench, averaging 2.3 PPG.[5]
Damachoua played for the Central African Republic national basketball team at the 2005 and 2009 FIBA Africa Championship, helping the team to quarterfinal appearances at both tournaments.[6]
References
- ↑ Destin Damachoua at ESPN.com
- ↑ Player Profile at UNOprivateers.com
- ↑ Men's Basketball Announces Four Signees
- ↑
- ↑ ESPN.com
- ↑ Destin Damachoua at FIBA.com