Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Amine Noua developed into one of France’s most recognizable forwards through his versatility, energy, and ability to contribute on both ends of the floor. His combination of size, skill, and international experience has helped him remain a valuable presence in professional basketball across Europe and beyond.

Player Profile

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Amine Noua
  • Nationality: French
  • Date of Birth: February 7, 1997
  • Hometown: Lyon, France
  • Height: 2.02 meters (6 feet 8 inches)
  • Weight: 91 kilograms (200 pounds)
  • Wingspan: 2.04 meters (6 feet 9 inches)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Jersey Number: 17 (Fenerbahçe)
  • High School: Information not publicly available
  • College: Did not attend college; pursued a professional career in Europe
  • NBA Draft: Eligible in 2019; went undrafted
  • Professional Teams:
    • ASVEL (2015–2021)
    • Andorra (2021–2022)
    • SIG Strasbourg (2022)
    • ASVEL (2022–2023)
    • Hapoel Holon (2023)
    • Derthona (2023–2024)
    • Fenerbahçe (2024)
    • Coviran Granada (2024–present)
  • Championships:
    • 3× Pro A Champion (2016, 2019, 2021)
    • 2× French Cup Winner (2019, 2021)
    • Turkish Super League Champion (2024)
    • Turkish Cup Winner (2024)

International Career:

  • Represented France in various youth competitions, including the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championships and the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championships, where he averaged 18.7 points per game.
  • Played in the 2016 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championships, averaging 15.8 points per game.
  • At the 2017 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, he averaged 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, helping France secure the bronze medal and earning a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
  • Received his first call-up to the French men’s national team in November 2017.

Personal Life:

  • Heritage: Of Moroccan and Algerian descent.
  • Children: Information not publicly available
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Amine Noua fits the mold of a modern combo forward: a mobile 6-foot-7, 202-centimeter frontcourt piece who can play as an energy four, run the floor, rebound his area and finish plays without needing the ball for long stretches. Defensively, he projects best as a versatile help defender who can hold up across either forward spot, contest with length and activity, and add value with rotations and effort more than pure rim protection. Offensively, his role is that of a complementary scorer who thrives on cuts, transition chances, interior finishing and spot-up shooting rather than heavy on-ball creation, and his overall style is built around mobility, hustle and smart connective play that lets him impact games without dominating possessions.

Scouting Report

Amine Noua has always struck me as the kind of forward who becomes more effective the less he tries to prove he can score. His best offense comes from reading the defense a step ahead, sprinting into early drag screens, slipping into open pockets after DHOs, or cutting from the weak side when defenders turn their heads toward the ball. What stands out is how quickly he transitions from one action to the next. He’ll set a screen, pop to the perimeter if the help sinks too far, or dive hard to the rim if the defense switches late, forcing difficult decisions without needing the ball for long stretches. He can put the ball on the floor against a scrambling closeout and make the extra pass once the low man rotates, but asking him to create in isolation usually leads to diminishing returns because his handle is functional rather than deceptive. The trade-off is that his perimeter shooting can fluctuate enough for defenses to occasionally cheat off him, shrinking the floor and daring him to beat them with consistency from deep. Defensively, he brings real value through anticipation. He rotates early, tags rollers without overcommitting, and does a good job peeling back to his own assignment after helping in the lane. He’s active on the glass because he reads where misses are likely to land instead of relying purely on physicality, although stronger interior players can establish deeper position around the rim and quicker wings may expose him when he’s forced to defend multiple changes of direction in space. To me, his ideal role is as a complementary frontcourt piece in a motion offense where his screening, cutting and connective passing keep possessions flowing while allowing higher-usage teammates to carry the scoring load. It’s easy to overlook how often he creates advantages simply by making the correct second movement after the initial action appears finished. There are similarities to Guerschon Yabusele in the blend of strength, floor spacing and physical interior play, while parts of his game resemble Jonas Jerebko, particularly his willingness to do the connective work that keeps an offense organized without demanding touches.

Sources:

EuroLeague Basketball — AMINE NOUA Profile
FIBA Basketball — Amine Noua (France) – Basketball Stats, Height, Age
NBA Scouting Live — Amine Noua Scouting Report