Jonathan Noudjihidi to Join UC Davis Men's Basketball team

The UC Davis men’s basketball program has signed 6-foot-11 forward Jonathan Noudjihidi, a Chad native and interior force from Coahoma Community College, head coach Jim Les announced Friday.

“Big Jon brings a unique combination of size, athleticism, and work ethic to our team,” said Les. “He’s a true rim protector who plays above the rim on both ends and runs the floor as well as any big I’ve coached. His presence in the paint gives us a real edge. We’re excited about the impact he’ll make and the energy he will bring every day.”

Noudjihidi broke out as a full-time starter this past season at Coahoma CC, averaging 10.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 57.8% from the field – the seventh-best mark in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC).

OFFICIAL: Got another! ✍️

Welcome to the family, Jonathan🐴#GoAgs pic.twitter.com/9oQQfrxQmT

— UC Davis Men’s Basketball (@ucdavismbb) June 6, 2025

His 2024-25 campaign featured a career-high 23-point, 12-rebound performance against Southeast Arkansas College on December 14, along with six double-doubles and 10 double-digit rebound games that showcased his consistency.

The athletic big man also recorded a career-high seven blocks against Shorter College on December 11, one of his 12 multi-block performances in 25 games.

The Chad native more than doubled his scoring output from 4.8 to 10.9 points per game while increasing his rebounding average from 3.5 to 7.2 per contest between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.

He also demonstrated improved touch by raising his free-throw percentage to 72.4%, a near 10-point improvement from the previous year. His rim protection (50 total blocks) and finishing ability made him one of the conference’s most impactful two-way players. Before his time at Coahoma, Noudjihidi developed his game at Our Saviour Lutheran in the Bronx.

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Jonathan Noudjihidi to Join UC Davis Men’s Basketball team

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