Joakim Noah Defensive Player of the Year. Noah was born in New York City, to French singer and former world No. 3 tennis player Yannick Noah, winner of the French Open in 1983, and Cécilia Rodhe, Miss Sweden and fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 1978. His grandfather Zacharie Noah was a Cameroonian professional football player, winner of the Coupe de France in 1961. Noah lived in Paris, France from 1988 to 1998 and returned to New York City at age 13. He played high school basketball for the United Nations International School, Poly Prep Country Day School and Lawrenceville School. Considered a
Yannick N'Djeng Yannick N'Djeng Yannick N'Djeng (born 11 March 1990) is a Cameroonian football player. He currently plays for Belarusian club Neman Grodno. On November 13, 2008, N'Djeng went on trial with Algerian club JSM Béjaïa and quickly impressed head coach Djamel Menad. On January 29, 2009, N'Djeng made his debut for the club as a starter in a league game against USM Alger. In his first season, he scored 3 goals in 15 league games. On July 9, 2011, N'Djeng joined Tunisian club Espérance, signing a three-year contract with the club. The transfer fee was not disclosed but rumored to be