Melvin Ajinça

Melvin Pierre Ajinça (born 26 June 2004) is a French professional basketball player for LDLC ASVEL of the LNB Élite and the EuroLeague.

Born in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Ajinça started his playing career with Centre Fédéral de Basket-ball of the Nationale Masculine 1 in 2019.

[2] During the 2022–23 season, he averaged 8.4 points per game and was voted the best young player in the league, as Saint-Quentin earned a promotion to the LNB Pro A.

[1][4] On 23 July 2024, Ajinça signed with LDLC ASVEL of the LNB Élite.

[4][7] He was one of five French players selected during the entire draft, following Zaccharie Risacher (the first overall pick), Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaün and Pacôme Dadiet.