Allan Dokossi
Allan Julien Dokossi (born 14 October 1999) is a French-Central African professional basketball player for JDA Dijon of the LNB Pro A and the Basketball Champions League (BCL).
| No. 72 – JDA Dijon | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | LNB Pro A Champions League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 14 December 1999 Paris |
| Nationality | France Central African Republic |
| Listed height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2023 | Fos Provence Basket |
| 2023–present | JDA Dijon |
Club career edit
During the 2018–19 season, Allan Dokossi played for Fos Provence Basket as part of its LNB Pro A under-21 team. There, he averaged around 14 points and 11 rebounds. These numbers guaranteed him his first games for the club's first team.[1]
At the start of the 2020-21 LNB Pro B season, management at Fos Provence Basket was not certain whether Dokossi would make its prime squad. Hence, they equipped him with a double license with the Sorgues-Avignon club of the Nationale 1 where he played two games before returning to his main team. As of late December 2020, Dokossi averaged 8 points and 6.7 rebounds in three LNB Pro B league games, and 11 points and 7.9 rebounds in seven LNB Pro A Leaders Cup matches.[1]
On 30 June 2023 he signed with JDA Dijon of the LNB Pro A.[2]
National team edit
Dokossi has been a member of the Central African Republic national basketball team.[1]
Player profile edit
Dokossi is left handed and plays both Forward positions. (Small forward and power forward). His team's general manager and former player Julien Monclar stated that he values Dokossi's athleticism.[1] In early 2021, his team's head coach Rémi Giuitta added that Dokossi impresses through his rebounding, defense and self-discipline.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Les forts potentiels de la Pro B : Allan Dokossi La Nouvelle République du Centre-Ouest, 19 December 2020. Accessed 25 February 2021.(in French)
- ^ "Allan Dokossi, nouveau joueur de la JDA Bourgogne Dijon". jdadijon.com (in French). June 30, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ J. Darras (3 February 2021). "Fos Provence Basket: le showman Allan Dokossi a dunké dans l'oeil de la NBA". Maritima.info (in French). Retrieved 19 March 2021.
External links edit
- FIBA profile
- Profile at Eurobasket.com
- Profile at Basketball-Reference.com