Jean-Marc Mwema


Jean-Marc Mwema is a Belgian professional basketball player who last played for Telenet Giants Antwerp of the BNXT League. He also represents the Belgian national basketball team.

Professional career

Mwema played a long time for Antwerp Giants, as he played in Antwerp from 2009 until 2016. In the 2011–12 season, Mwema was named the BLB Most Promising Player.
In December 2016, Mwema signed a contract with Telenet Oostende. On 19 February 2017, marked the first time Mwema won a title with his team when he won the Belgian Cup. Mwema signed a one-year extension with the team on 28 July 2020. In his five seasons with Oostende, he won the Pro Basketball League five consecutive times.
On 5 August 2021, Mwema returned to Antwerp Giants for a second stint, signing a contract for three seasons. On 12 March 2023, Mwema and the Giants won the Belgian Cup after beating BC Oostende in the final.

International career

He represented Belgium at the EuroBasket 2015, where the team was eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 75–54 loss to Greece.

Personal life

Born in Belgium, Mwema is of Congolese and Ugandan descent.

Honours

;Oostende
;Individual