Yoan Makoundou

Yoan Maurice Junior Makoundou (born 9 August 2000) is a French professional basketball player for Türk Telekom of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).

Early life and youth career
Makoundou began playing basketball with his local club US Melun and moved to Marne-la-Vallée Basket in 2016. One year later, he joined the youth academy of Cholet Basket. He helped his team win titles in the LNB Espoirs, the French under-21 league, in 2018 and 2019.

Professional career
On 10 July 2020, Makoundou signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal with Cholet of the LNB Pro A. On 20 January 2021, he recorded 20 points and eight rebounds in an 89–71 loss to Hapoel Holon. After averaging 10.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in the 2020–21 Basketball Champions League, he was named Champions League Best Young Player.

Makoundou signed a four-year deal with AS Monaco on July 23, 2022.

On July 1, 2024, he signed with Türk Telekom of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).

National team career
Makoundou represented France at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Greece. He averaged four points and 2.4 rebounds per game, helping his team win the bronze medal.

EuroLeague

 * style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23
 * style="text-align:left;"| Monaco
 * 8 || 0 || 9.5 || .455 || .200 || .800 || 2.8 || .4 || .3 || .5 || 4.4 || 4.3
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 * style="text-align:center;" colspan=2| Career
 * 8 || 0 || 9.5 || .455 || .200 || .800 || 2.8 || .4 || .3 || .5 || 4.4 || 4.3
 * 8 || 0 || 9.5 || .455 || .200 || .800 || 2.8 || .4 || .3 || .5 || 4.4 || 4.3