Round 22 most important game was a victory of Chorale de Roanne over 8th ranked JSF Nanterre77-70 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of JSF Nanterre. JSF Nanterre was trailing by 9 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 24-16 charge of Chorale de Roanne, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great shooting night for Chorale de Roanne especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 76.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international William Gradit (197-82, college: Hill JC) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. American power forward Coleman Collins (206-86, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Chris Oliver (198-85, college: Radford) replied with 13 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for JSF Nanterre. Chorale de Roanne have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Paris-Levallois. JSF Nanterre at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Dijon and Orleans. Chorale de Roanne is looking forward to face league's leader Gravelines-Dunkerque at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. JSF Nanterre will play against JDA Dijon (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Chalon/Saor (13-8) against tenth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (11-11) on Saturday night. Visiting Chalon/Saor was edged by Entente Orleans 45 in a tough game in Orleans 69-71. American guard Christopher Hill (191-83, college: Michigan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Torrell Martin chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Shelden Williams (206-83, college: Duke) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Entente Orleans 45 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Dijon and Nanterre. Defending champion Chalon/Saor keeps the third position with eight games lost. Entente Orleans 45 will play against Sluc Nancy (#14) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Chalon/Saor will play against Limoges CSP Elite (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track. ProA top team - Gravelines-Dunkerque (16-6) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Poitiers (7-15) 73-60. Dwight Buycks notched 20 points to lead the effort. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by Anthony Dobbins did not help to save the game for Poitiers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gravelines-Dunkerque maintains first position with 16-6 record, which they share with Strasbourg. Loser Poitiers keeps the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Nancy. Gravelines-Dunkerque will meet Chorale de Roanne (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Poitiers will play against Limoges CSP Elite (#11) and hope to secure a win. The game in Villeurbanne was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Le Mans (13-9) played at the court of fifth ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (13-9). ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket managed to secure a 7-point victory 88-81. Edwin Jackson fired 21 points for the winners. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's coach Pierre Vincent allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Le Mans. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Boulazac Basket (#16) on the road which should be an easy win for them. Le Mans will play against Chalon/Saor (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between tenth ranked JDA Dijon (11-11) and 16th ranked Boulazac Basket (6-16) in JDA Dijon on Friday ended with biggest points difference. JDA Dijon outscored guests from Boulazac 78-59. American players dominated the game. It was a very good performance for Andre Harris who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. JDA Dijon's coach Jean-Louis Borg used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. JDA Dijon moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Nanterre and Orleans. Newly promoted Boulazac Basket stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. JDA Dijon will face JSF Nanterre (#9) on the road in the next round. Boulazac Basket will play against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (#4).
Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Le Havre was beaten by Strasbourg on the road 83-73. Limoges won against Nancy on its own court 82-75. Cholet unfortunately lost to Paris-Levallois in a road game 70-84. The most impressive performance of 22th round was 26 points and 7 rebounds by Sean May of Paris-Levallois.
The game in Villeurbanne was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Le Mans (13-9) played at the court of fifth ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (13-9). ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket managed to secure a 7-point victory 88-81. It looked good early as Le Mans took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket had a 24-15 second period charge getting the lead and Le Mans was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 81-88. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket made 24-of-29 charity shots (82.8 percent) during the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. 28 personal fouls committed by Le Mans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Edwin Jackson (191-89) fired 21 points for the winners. American point guard Michael Thompson (177-89, college: Northwestern) chipped in 18 points (made all of his eight free throws). ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's coach Pierre Vincent allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. FYR Macedonian-American point guard Darius Washington (188-85, college: Memphis) produced 29 points and Bosnian-Serbian Marko Keselj (206-88, agency: Beo Basket) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Le Mans. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Boulazac Basket (#16) on the road which should be an easy win for them. Le Mans will play against Chalon/Saor (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: ASVEL: E.Jackson 21+4reb+3ast, M.Thompson 18+2ast, P.Morlende 12+3reb+3ast, T.Abromaitis 10+8reb+1ast, A.Sy 9+7reb+2ast, T.Larrouquis 8+2reb Le Mans: D.Washington 29+4reb+2ast, M.Keselj 14+5reb+3ast, C.Long 13+2reb+3ast, J.Paulo Batista 10+8reb+2ast, C.Victor 5+6reb+2ast, T.Ceci 5+4reb
Round 22 most important game was a victory of Chorale de Roanne over 8th ranked JSF Nanterre77-70 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of JSF Nanterre. JSF Nanterre was trailing by 9 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 24-16 charge of Chorale de Roanne, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great shooting night for Chorale de Roanne especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 76.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international William Gradit (197-82, college: Hill JC) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. American power forward Coleman Collins (206-86, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Chris Oliver (198-85, college: Radford) replied with 13 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and his fellow American import point guard Chris Warren (178-88, college: Mississippi) added 15 points in the effort for JSF Nanterre. Four JSF Nanterre players scored in double figures. Chorale de Roanne have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Paris-Levallois. JSF Nanterre at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Dijon and Orleans. Chorale de Roanne is looking forward to face league's leader Gravelines-Dunkerque at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. JSF Nanterre will play against JDA Dijon (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Roanne: W.Gradit 22+3reb+2ast, P.Amagou 13+1reb+6ast, C.Collins 12+6reb+3ast, Y.Sangare 9+2reb+1ast, M.Howard 7+6reb+2ast, V.Samnick 6+3reb Nanterre: C.Warren 15+1reb+1ast, C.Oliver 13+7reb+1ast, T.Meacham 11+2reb+1ast, D.Lighty 10+4reb+2ast, S.Brun 7+2reb, J.Passave-Ducteil 6+3reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Strasbourg IG (16-6) beat at home 11th ranked STB Le Havre (9-13) 83-73 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Strasbourg IG. STB Le Havre was better in second period 21-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Strasbourg IG made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a very good performance for the former international center Alexis Ajinca (215-88, agency: Priority Sports) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds. American-Dominican swingman Ricardo Greer (197-78, college: Pittsburgh) contributed with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Strasbourg IG's coach Vincent Collet used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Bangaly Fofana (212-89) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and American guard Bernard King (196-81, college: Texas A&M) added 7 points and 10 assists (made all of his eight free throws) in the effort for STB Le Havre. Strasbourg IG keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Gravelines. Loser STB Le Havre dropped to the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Strasbourg IG will face Cholet (#13) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. STB Le Havre will play against Paris-Levallois. Top scorers: Strasbourg: A.Ajinca 23+7reb+1ast, J.Greer 15+5reb+1ast, J.Shurna 12+4reb, R.Duport 9+5reb, R.Greer 9+6reb+10ast, L.Campbell 6+1reb+6ast Le Havre: B.Fofana 16+5reb, V.Moldoveanu 15+2reb, C.Mason 10+4reb+2ast, B.King 7+2reb+10ast, G.Brown 7+4reb+1ast, B.Smith 6+5reb+1ast
ProA top team - Gravelines-Dunkerque (16-6) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Poitiers (7-15) 73-60. The game was mostly controlled by Gravelines-Dunkerque. Poitiers managed to win second period 22-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Gravelines-Dunkerque won last quarter 21-10. Strangely Poitiers outrebounded Gravelines-Dunkerque 39-26 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American point guard Dwight Buycks (190-89, college: Marquette) notched 20 points to lead the effort and center Ousmane Camara (202-89) supported him with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Gravelines-Dunkerque players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by American-Italian guard Anthony Dobbins (194-81, college: Richmond) did not help to save the game for Poitiers. American forward Ahmad Nivins (206-87, college: St.Joseph's) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gravelines-Dunkerque maintains first position with 16-6 record, which they share with Strasbourg. Loser Poitiers keeps the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Nancy. Gravelines-Dunkerque will meet Chorale de Roanne (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Poitiers will play against Limoges CSP Elite (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gravelines: D.Buycks 20+3reb+3ast, K.Winston 12+2reb+2ast, A.M'Baye 11+4reb, O.Camara 10+7reb, J.Edwards 9+1reb+1ast, L.Vaty 4+3reb Poitiers: A.Nivins 12+5reb, A.Grant 12+3reb, A.Dobbins 9+9reb+1ast, L.Kante 8+4reb+1ast, M.Fall 7+4reb, D.James 6+1reb+2ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Chalon/Saor (13-8) against tenth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (11-11) on Saturday night. Visiting Chalon/Saor was edged by Entente Orleans 45 in a tough game in Orleans 69-71. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. American guard Christopher Hill (191-83, college: Michigan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import swingman Torrell Martin (196-85, college: Winthrop) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Shelden Williams (206-83, college: Duke) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and the former international forward Ilian Evtimov (201-83, college: N.Carolina St.) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. Entente Orleans 45 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Dijon and Nanterre. Defending champion Chalon/Saor keeps the third position with eight games lost. Entente Orleans 45 will play against Sluc Nancy (#14) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Chalon/Saor will play against Limoges CSP Elite (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Orleans: C.Hill 25+6reb+4ast, B.Greene 16+6reb, T.Martin 13+6reb+4ast, B.Hunter 5+3reb, A.Eito 5+2reb+7ast, B.Pamba-Juille 4+2reb Chalon: S.Williams 19+8reb+1ast, I.Evtimov 19+5reb+1ast, B.Schilb 17+4reb+4ast, M.Denmon 10+9reb+2ast, J.Aboudou 4+7reb, A.Michel Jean-Baptiste 0+3reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Sluc Nancy's (7-15) road loss to thirteenth ranked Limoges CSP Elite (9-12) 75-82 on Friday. Limoges CSP Elite made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Limoges CSP Elite outrebounded Sluc Nancy 39-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Sluc Nancy was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for American point guard Kyle McAlarney (185-87, college: Notre Dame) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized Congolese forward Nobel Boungou Colo (202-88) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Limoges CSP Elite's coach Panagiotis Giannakis used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Brandon Brown (201-85, college: CS San Bernar.) replied with 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and naturalized Ivorian point guard Souleyman Diabate (183-87, agency: Beo Basket) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Sluc Nancy. Four Sluc Nancy players scored in double figures. Limoges CSP Elite moved-up to eleventh place. Sluc Nancy lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Limoges CSP Elite will face higher ranked Chalon/Saor (#3) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sluc Nancy will play against Entente Orleans 45 (#8). Top scorers: Limoges: K.McAlarney 22+5reb+2ast, N.Boungou Colo 13+7reb+1ast, B.Wanamaker 12+5reb+3ast, T.Gipson 10+1reb+1ast, J.Brockman 8+10reb+1ast, S.Traore 8+6reb+1ast Nancy: B.Brown 23+6reb+1ast, M.Sommerville 17+7reb+1ast, S.Diabate 14+5reb+7ast, J.Shuler 13+3reb+3ast, H.Toure 4+2reb, N.Pope 2+1reb+2ast
Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Paris-Levallois (12-10) won against at home 12th ranked Cholet (9-13) 84-70 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Paris-Levallois. Cholet was better in fourth quarter 17-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Paris-Levallois looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a very good performance for American forward Sean May (206-84, college: N.Carolina) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 rebounds. U.S. Virgin Islands-Antiguan guard Julius Hodge (201-83, college: N.Carolina St.) contributed with 10 points and 9 assists for the winners. American point guard A.J. Slaughter (191-87, college: W.Kentucky) replied with 19 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Aubrey Coleman (193-87, college: Houston) added 11 points in the effort for Cholet. Cholet's coach Jean Manuel Sousa rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paris-Levallois moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Roanne. Loser Cholet keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost. Paris-Levallois will face STB Le Havre (#12) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cholet will play against the league's second-placed Strasbourg IG. Top scorers: Paris-Levallois: S.May 26+7reb+2ast, L.Labeyrie 13+5reb, J.Hodge 10+2reb+9ast, G.Oniangue 9+7reb+2ast, A.Diot 9+3reb+1ast, J.Cox 8+1ast Cholet: A.Slaughter 19+3reb+5ast, A.Coleman 11+4reb+2ast, D.Obasohan 9+2reb, M.Goree 9+4reb+1ast, R.Gobert 6+3reb+1ast, L.Vebobe 6+1reb+1ast
The game between tenth ranked JDA Dijon (11-11) and 16th ranked Boulazac Basket (6-16) in JDA Dijon on Friday ended with biggest points difference. JDA Dijon outscored guests from Boulazac 78-59. The hosts trailed by 11 points at the halftime before their 50-20 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American players dominated the game. It was a very good performance for power forward Andre Harris (201-85, college: Fair Dickinson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Zach Moss (201-81, college: Mountain St.) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. JDA Dijon's coach Jean-Louis Borg used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Alex Acker (196-83, college: Pepperdine) replied with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Amadi McKenzie (201-86, college: Tenn Tech) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Boulazac Basket. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. JDA Dijon moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Nanterre and Orleans. Newly promoted Boulazac Basket stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. JDA Dijon will face JSF Nanterre (#9) on the road in the next round. Boulazac Basket will play against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (#4). Top scorers: Dijon: A.Harris 21+10reb, Z.Moss 20+7reb+2ast, J.Leloup 13+4reb+2ast, D.Melody 10+3reb+4ast, L.Owens 6+1reb, F.Prenom 6+3reb Boulazac: A.Acker 16+9reb+4ast, A.McKenzie 14+7reb+5ast, D.Monroe 12+7reb+3ast, Y.Gaillou 10+1reb+1ast, A.Kerckhof 5, D.Harris 2+5reb
Campbell will remain with Strasbourg IG - May 17, 2013
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Louis Campbell (190-PG-79, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Buffalo) will remain with Strasbourg IG for another season. The American player and the team agreed terms for 2013/2014 season.
Louis Campbell played in Japan for three years from year 2006. In2008-2009 for Toyota Alvark (Japan-JBL, starting five) he averaged 10.2ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 28.1%, FT: 83.8%. In 2009-2010 moved to Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and showed 13 [read more]
Louis Campbell (190-PG-79, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Buffalo) will remain with Strasbourg IG for another season. The American player and the team agreed terms for 2013/2014 season. Louis Campbell played in Japan for three years from year 2006. In2008-2009 for Toyota Alvark (Japan-JBL, starting five) he averaged 10.2ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 28.1%, FT: 83.8%. In 2009-2010 moved to Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and showed 13.0ppg, 3.6rpg, Assists-2 (5.7apg), 1.1spg, FGP: 48.7%, 3PT: 35.2%, FT: 81.6%. The season 2010-2011 appeared for EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and in EuroCup had 9.0ppg, 2.2rpg, 4.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 47.8%, 3PT: 25.9%, FT: 78.6%. In German League after 40 games his stats read 9.8ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.6%, 3PT: 27.8%, FT: 82.1%. In 2011-2012 moved to Walter Tigers Tuebingen (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and showed 9.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 4.1apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 49.2%, 3PT: 31.5%, FT: 81.0%. This year for 2012-2013: Strasbourg IG (France-ProA, starting five) his stats read 10.2 points per game and 4.5 assists.
Orleans have extended Christopher Hill (191-G-83, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: Michigan St.) for the next season. The guard joined the team at the start of this season. He notched 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Previously Christopher Hill had stints with Spirou Charleroi, Liege Basket, Banvit, Stade Clermontois, Evreux. He was the member of the USA National Team back in 2003. [read more]
Orleans have extended Christopher Hill (191-G-83, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: Michigan St.) for the next season. The guard joined the team at the start of this season. He notched 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Previously Christopher Hill had stints with Spirou Charleroi, Liege Basket, Banvit, Stade Clermontois, Evreux. He was the member of the USA National Team back in 2003.
Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (ProB) waived 27-year old swingman Kevin Bichard (195-86). In 32 NM1 games he recorded 8.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1 [read more]
Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (ProB) waived 27-year old swingman Kevin Bichard (195-86). In 32 NM1 games he recorded 8.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.2spg this season. Bichard played there also last season. In 33 NM1 games he averaged 13.1ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.8apg and 1.8spg (in top 4). He helped them to win the league title. Bichard has played previously for three other France teams: Fos Ouest, Saint Vallier and Roche.
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