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Ives Missi from New Orleans Pelicanac received in Cameronian uniform for Afrobasket of Fiba Robasket of 2025. Years
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In Kilamba is Angola, the Arena was full of red while the fans were domesticated within their team. However, drawn into stalls, a small group of kinterunar’s relatives rose to their feet with each basket Ives Miss. One even took off the shirt on the celebration, a crude representation of the pride for the Nev Orleanance Center, who became one of the faces of the next basketball generation of his country.
Cameroon was launched on 2025 Afrobasket It was completed in the fourth place after a serious loss of loss in Angola and defeat from Senegal in the third place game. Despite this, 21-year-old Missy appeared as one of the most difficult tournament stories, naturating at the Africasket phase not only as one of the youngest players at Roster Cameroonian, but as a symbol of a team that plays with unity and heart.
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Ives Missy during pre-games warmed
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For Missy, this moment is part of a much larger family story. “Both my parents played, my mom and Dad were also playing for the national team, my brother,” he reflected on Forbes.com after the quarterfinals. Despite deep connections, his family has on the national team, he didn’t always know he would wear spiritually angry lions. “There’s a picture of me to paint my brother on the screen. I didn’t think I was going to play because I didn’t even think I play basketball then playing basketball, then even thought I played then.”
Now roles turned over. A family who once inspired him that she was proud to watch her wear. “They’re great happy, I’m just on my phone alone, even my father watched the game while at work,” he shared after winning the quarterfinals. “Everyone is excited, a lot of people watch and has hope. It was the main goal for me: to bring joy and inspired people. I’m happy to do it.”
Cameronian supporter cheering during the games in the Kilamba Arena
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That little pocket masterpiece got up in the entire tournament. Against the wallpaper of the Angalan domination in the stands, the eruption of joy whenever Missy touched the ball was not impossible to ignore. It was a reminder that was out of results and statistics, sports is a ship for identity, affiliation and connection.
Back from NBA
New York, New York – June 26: Ives Missar (R) is shaken for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (L) after newborns at 21. June 2024. in Barclain, 26. June 2024. Years. Note User: The user explicitly admits and agrees that the download and use of this photo, consent agrees to the terms and conditions of GETTI Images licenses. (Photo by Sarah Stier / Getty Images)
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Missy is also one of the two current NBA players who have made a trip in Angol at this year’s African: the presence affected by his decision to represent a coil. “What has played role is, I would just put Cameroon on the map. Just show the world how good players, how good players are in Cameroon and how good they are,” he explained. “I know that we have never won this competition before, I can affect the playing play, helping other guys know that in the NBA players who think about Cameroon, it is ready to play and play for the national team.”
This year means the first aphrobascask of the Mission and is already unforgettable. “I would just say in Angola, I’ve only been in Angola, I was just in the other country, and if you could tell the passion every day in practice, it’s just a great group of guys, I wouldn’t ask for any other groups.”
Cameroon’s National Men’s basketball team during the singing anthem on the Africasket FIBASKET in FIBA from 2025. years
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They are surrounded by peers who are pushed and excluded to others, the court deepened Missin’s gratitude for the opportunity. Unity in the team, evaporated with the cultural and exposure to playing in Angola, made this debibute afrobasket not only a basketball player but also a personal journey of growth.
Earlier at one of his days, Missy attended the Jr event. NBA in Angola, an instant moment that reminded him of his own beginnings. “I was playing with Junior NBA while I was just entertaining and just gonna play these children, it was just a great drug.” I just get back and knowing that someone was in your shoes could go to the NBA And he has a career, but he still returns, it was my goal basically. “
Lessons from the NBA
Minneapolis, Minnesota – 19. Marta: Ives Missi # 21 new Orleans Pelicans calls the show against Minnesota Timbervolves during the first half in the target center 19. March 2025. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Note User: The user explicitly admits and agrees that the download and use of this photo, consent agrees to the terms and conditions of GETTI Images licenses. (Photo: Ben Brewer / Getty Images)
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From his Rookie season with new Orley Pelicanes, where he gave birth to All-Rookie and was chosen for a competition in All-Stars Stars 2025 NBA, Missy, which were in the form in the form in shape in shaped their game with Cameroon. Adjusting the pace, physical physical and night battles against elite competitions sharpen its access to the game. “I also love IK and intensity, I also bring that energy every night, you play a lot of different games, many different players, so I feel like that is what it feels like that is what I bring in the team and on the team.
This experience allows him to read the game faster, predict opponent’s tendencies and provide a physical edge of the need to his national team in the international game. For Cameroon, its connection of NBA Poland and Youthful Energy has become crucial, bridging the gap between the intensity of the league and the unique rhythm of basketball FIBA.
Inspiring the next generation
Indianapolis, Indiana – 31. Maja: Pascal Siakam # 43 Indiana Pacers celebrates the 1255 NBA game conference call at Gaibridge Fieldhouse 31. May 2025. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Note User: The user explicitly admits and agrees that the download and use of this photo, consent agrees to the terms and conditions of GETTI Images licenses. (Photography Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)
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Missin getting up also comes at a time when Cameroon throws his place in global basketball. With names like Joel Embiid, Pascal Shiak, Christian Koloko, and now Ives Missy, the country produces a talent of the NBA at the level of unseen. Each of them carries not only personal ambition, but also the weight inspiring the next generation home.
“He definitely inspired me, knowing we got Pascal, I recently got MVP for the Finals of the Eastern Conference and that only inspired me,” he said. “I know it wasn’t just inspired by me, but she also inspired many children in Cameroon, even if they were to play for the national team and showing them I was where I’m from.”
Behind the competition, Missy sees his role as giving the visibility of African basketball. “We have the greatest separation, we simply do not have infrastructure. We have a platform, and we are only better, and we just try to gather it, to show it in Africa, that’s what I’m trying to prove.” It wouldn’t matter to prove it. “It wouldn’t matter to prove it.”
Ives Missy During Semifinal Fiba Afrobasket 2025
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For cameronial fans, which have a player like IVES, is close to excitement; It is a source of pride and opportunities. Young players who look from home, evidence is that the dream is real, that one day they can represent the “continent”.
While the Cameroon will think about the close missed side of the fourth place, Ives Missi’s trip is just beginning. In 21, he already left the print of his national team and inspired the countless young players back home. Whether it returns for the next afrobasket or continues to grow in the NBA, his story is a reminder of talent, hearts and potential within basketball camera basketball.
