Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Ulrich Chomche is a Cameroonian professional basketball player known for his defensive prowess and potential as a center.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ulrich Chomche
  • Nationality: Cameroonian
  • Date of Birth: December 30, 2005
  • Hometown: Bafang, Cameroon
  • Height: 6 feet 11.5 inches (212 cm)
  • Weight: 232 pounds (105 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (224 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • Jersey Number: 22 (Toronto Raptors)
  • High School: NBA Academy Africa
  • College: Did not attend; developed through NBA Academy Africa
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft
  • Professional Teams:
    • Toronto Raptors (2024–Present):
      • Signed a Two-Way Contract with the Raptors
      • Raptors 905 (2024–Present):
        • Assigned to Raptors 905, the Raptors’ NBA G League affiliate, for development
  • Championship Rings: None to date
  • Background and Development:
    • Early Life:
      • Grew up in Bafang, Cameroon, where he initially worked as a farmer before pursuing basketball
    • Training:
      • Joined NBA Academy Africa, receiving training from experienced basketball professionals
    • Performance:
      • Played three games during the Basketball Africa League qualifiers, averaging 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and one steal per game
      • Demonstrated shooting efficiency with 42.4% from the field, 38.1% from three-point range, and 75% from the free-throw line
  • Personal Life:
    • Children: None
    • Siblings: Up to 16 siblings in Cameroon

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ulrich Chomche profiles as a long-term developmental rim-running big with real two-way upside, leaning more defensive than offensive at this stage. Defensively, he looks most comfortable as a weak-side shot blocker, paint protector and occasional switch piece, using his timing, mobility and length to challenge shots inside while still having enough foot speed to survive on the perimeter in short stretches. Offensively, he projects as a lob target, rim finisher and screen-and-roll option first, but what makes him more intriguing than a standard energy big is the glimpse of stretch value and connective passing, with flashes of corner shooting, decision-making and face-up skill. Physically, Chomche stands around 6-foot-11 with roughly a 7-foot-4 wingspan, plus explosive leaping ability, good agility and the kind of coordination that gives him a wide defensive and developmental ceiling. Overall, his game is still raw, but the blend of elite tools, interior defense, vertical spacing and emerging skill makes him the type of upside bet teams make on when they believe they can patiently develop a modern frontcourt defender.

Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: Cameroon’s Ulrich Chomche
NBA.com — 2024 NBA Draft Profile
SLAM — The Remarkable Journey of NBA Academy Africa Star and 2024 Draft Prospect Ulrich Chomche