Lionel Bomayako
Lionel Bomayako (born September 15, 1978) is a Central African Republic-French basketball player.[1] He is also a member of the Central African Republic national basketball team.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1978 Bangui, Central African Empire |
| Nationality | French / Central African |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Fairleigh Dickinson (1999–2003) |
| NBA draft | 2003: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2003–present |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | Étendard de Brest |
| 2004–2005 | JSF Nanterre |
| 2005–2006 | Ockelbo BBK |
| 2005–2006 | Besançon BCD |
| 2006–2007 | Longwy Rehon |
| 2007–2008 | Geneve Devils |
| 2008–2009 | UJAP Quimper |
| 2010–2012 | Zürich Wildcats |
| 2012 | Orchesien |
Career Edit
University Edit
Bomayako was born in Bangui, Central African Empire and played NCAA Division I basketball at Fairleigh Dickinson University.[2] Bomayako's best season was his senior year in which he averaged 12.4 PPG and 2.4 RPG for the Knights.[3]
Club Edit
Bomayako has played professional basketball for seven different teams in France, Sweden, and Switzerland in the six years following his 2003 graduation.[4] In his most recent season, 2008–09, he played seven games coming off the bench for Quimper UJAC in France.[1]
International Edit
Bomayako is also a long-time member of the Central African Republic national basketball team. He participated in the 2005, 2007, and 2009 African Championships, helping the Central African Republic to three consecutive quarterfinal appearances.[5]