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EXPLAINED: Wildcats grow french connection with next star signing - The Real Truth

Coach John Rillie is excited that young French star Noa Kouakou-Heugue will join Perth next season. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

The Perth Wildcats have landed another highly-touted NBA draft prospect, signing French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue under the NBL's Next Stars program.

Kouakou-Heugue, a 208cm power forward, is regarded as one of Europe's top young talents and is a projected second-round pick next year.

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