There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with extra overtimes, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
The game between second ranked Strasbourg IG (16-7) and twelfth ranked Cholet (10-13) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Strasbourg IG was defeated by Cholet in a tough game in Strasbourg 65-71. The guests trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 26-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great evening for American forward Marcus Goree (201-77, college: W.Virginia) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard A.J. Slaughter (191-87, college: W.Kentucky) helped adding 15 points and 5 assists. American-Dominican swingman Ricardo Greer (197-78, college: Pittsburgh) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Strasbourg IG's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cholet moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Limoges and Le Havre. Strasbourg IG at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Cholet is looking forward to face Sluc Nancy (#14) at home in the next round. Strasbourg IG will play against Entente Orleans 45 (#10) and is hoping to win this game. The game between Top Four teams took place in Chalon. Third ranked host Chalon/Saor (15-8) defeated 4th placed Le Mans (13-10) 66-60. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Blake Schilb (200-83, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led the winners and scored 23 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Marcus Denmon accounted for 11 points. FYR Macedonian-American point guard Darius Washington (188-85, college: Memphis) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Le Mans in the defeat. Defending champion maintains third place with 15-8 record behind leader Gravelines. Le Mans at the other side keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with ASVEL. Chalon/Saor will play against bottom-ranked Poitiers (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Le Mans will play against Limoges CSP Elite (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Bottom-ranked Boulazac Basket managed to get a seventh victory on Saturday night. This time newly promoted Boulazac Basket won against fourth-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket68-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket. The best player for the winners was Alex Acker who scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Uche Nsonwu-Amadi produced 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the guests. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Boulazac Basket (7-16) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Poitiers. Loser ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with Le Mans. Boulazac Basket will meet higher ranked Paris-Levallois (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket will play against Chorale de Roanne (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Poitiers (#15) forced the game against Limoges CSP Elite (#13) into an overtime, but lost by eight points 80-88. The game took place in Poitiers. But the guests from Limoges were better at the end. Jon Brockman orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds. Limoges CSP Elite's coach Panagiotis Giannakis allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Limoges CSP Elite (10-13) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Cholet and Le Havre. Poitiers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 16 games lost. Limoges CSP Elite's next round opponent will be higher ranked Le Mans (#5) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Poitiers will play against Chalon/Saor (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Thirteenth-ranked Limoges CSP Elite (10-13) gave a tough game to third ranked Chalon/Saor (15-8) on Tuesday. The visitors from Chalon managed to secure only three-point victory 74-71. However their fans expected much easier game. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for Shelden Williams who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Limoges CSP Elite's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion maintains third place with 15-8 record behind leader Gravelines. Newly promoted Limoges CSP Elite dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Chalon/Saor will face bottom-ranked Poitiers (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Limoges CSP Elite will play against Le Mans (#5).
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: Dijon won against Nanterre on the opponent's court 80-76. Nancy managed to outperform Orleans in a home game 82-75. Paris-Levallois was rolled over Le Havre on the road 94-71. The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks by Herve Toure of Nancy.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Chalon. Third ranked host Chalon/Saor (15-8) defeated 4th placed Le Mans (13-10) 66-60. The hosts were ahead by 9 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 16-9 run, which allowed them to win the game. Chalon/Saor forced 25 Le Mans turnovers. Strangely Le Mans outrebounded Chalon/Saor 34-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Blake Schilb (200-83, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led the winners and scored 23 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. His fellow American import guard Marcus Denmon (190-90, college: Missouri) accounted for 11 points for the winning side. FYR Macedonian-American point guard Darius Washington (188-85, college: Memphis) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Brazilian power forward Joao Paulo Batista (207-81, college: Gonzaga) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Le Mans in the defeat. Defending champion maintains third place with 15-8 record behind leader Gravelines. Le Mans at the other side keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with ASVEL. Chalon/Saor will play against bottom-ranked Poitiers (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Le Mans will play against Limoges CSP Elite (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Le Mans: D.Washington 17+5reb+2ast, C.Long 16+2reb+3ast, C.Victor 10+7reb+2ast, J.Paulo Batista 9+8reb+4ast, M.Keselj 8+6reb, D.Issa 0+2reb Chalon: B.Schilb 23+2reb+6ast, M.Denmon 11+2reb, A.Michel Jean-Baptiste 9+4reb, N.Lang 8, S.Williams 5+5reb+1ast, J.Aboudou 4+3reb+2ast
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked JDA Dijon and 9th ranked JSF Nanterre had identical 11-11 record. But JSF Nanterre was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from JDA Dijon 80-76 on Saturday night. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 80-76. It was a great evening for guard David Melody (184-77) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Jeremy Leloup (202-87) helped adding 21 points. Center Johan Passave-Ducteil (200-85) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and American forward Chris Oliver (198-85, college: Radford) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JDA Dijon (12-11) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Paris-Levallois. Loser JSF Nanterre keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. JDA Dijon will face STB Le Havre (#11) at home in the next round. JSF Nanterre will play against the league's leader Gravelines-Dunkerque and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Nanterre: J.Passave-Ducteil 17+6reb+1ast, T.Meacham 16+3reb+2ast, C.Oliver 15+5reb+2ast, C.Warren 10+2reb+3ast, D.Lighty 6+1reb+2ast, S.Brun 5+1reb Dijon: J.Leloup 21+4reb+2ast, Z.Moss 16+6reb, D.Melody 16+6reb+5ast, A.Harris 11+5reb+5ast, F.Prenom 8+2reb, L.Owens 5+1reb
There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Sluc Nancy (8-15) defeated at home higher ranked Entente Orleans 45 (11-12) 82-75 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 24-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Sluc Nancy dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Entente Orleans 45's 34 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for forward Brandon Brown (201-85, college: CS San Bernar.) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Marcellus Sommerville (200-82, college: Bradley) helped adding 21 points. Brown is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Sluc Nancy players scored in double figures. Sluc Nancy's coach Jean-Luc Monschau used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Brian Greene (204-81, college: Colorado St.) responded with 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Christopher Hill (191-83, college: Michigan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) scored 12 points. Sluc Nancy maintains fourteenth place with 8-15 record. Loser Entente Orleans 45 dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. Sluc Nancy will face higher ranked Cholet (#12) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Orleans: B.Greene 25+8reb+1ast, C.Hill 12+4reb+3ast, T.Martin 9+4reb+1ast, D.Viney 8+3reb, A.Eito 8+6ast, B.Pamba-Juille 7+2reb+6ast Nancy: M.Sommerville 21+2reb+1ast, B.Brown 20+7reb+1ast, H.Toure 13+8reb+1ast, S.Diabate 11+3reb+9ast, J.Shuler 9+4reb+5ast, C.Marquis 5+1reb+1ast
There was an upset when higher ranked Paris-Levallois (12-11) was rolled over on the road by thirteenth ranked STB Le Havre (10-13) 94-71 on Saturday. The game without a history. STB Le Havre led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Paris-Levallois' 36 and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Paris-Levallois 43-24 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. STB Le Havre looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Bernard King (196-81, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Romanian forward Vlad Moldoveanu (209-88, college: his fellow American import) helped adding 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. STB Le Havre's coach Eric Bartecheky felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Jawad Williams (204-83, college: N.Carolina) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Jonathan Aka (203-86) scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. STB Le Havre moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Limoges and Cholet. Loser Paris-Levallois keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. STB Le Havre will face higher ranked JDA Dijon (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Paris-Levallois: J.Williams 17+5reb+2ast, G.Oniangue 14, M.N'Doye 10+1reb, J.Hodge 7+1reb+4ast, J.Aka 6+9reb, A.Diot 6+1reb+5ast Le Havre: B.King 16+6reb+13ast, B.Fofana 16+5reb+1ast, V.Moldoveanu 15+7reb+1ast, G.Brown 14+5reb+3ast, M.Kouguere 11+8reb, C.Mason 10+3reb+5ast
The game between second ranked Strasbourg IG (16-7) and twelfth ranked Cholet (10-13) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Strasbourg IG was defeated by Cholet in a tough game in Strasbourg 65-71. The guests trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 26-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great evening for American forward Marcus Goree (201-77, college: W.Virginia) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard A.J. Slaughter (191-87, college: W.Kentucky) helped adding 15 points and 5 assists. Four Cholet players scored in double figures. American-Dominican swingman Ricardo Greer (197-78, college: Pittsburgh) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and the former international center Alexis Ajinca (215-88, agency: Priority Sports) scored 5 points and 11 rebounds. Strasbourg IG's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cholet moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Limoges and Le Havre. Strasbourg IG at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Cholet is looking forward to face Sluc Nancy (#14) at home in the next round. Strasbourg IG will play against Entente Orleans 45 (#10) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Strasbourg: R.Greer 14+8reb+3ast, G.Fitch 11+1reb, A.Jeanneau 7+1reb+3ast, J.Greer 7+1reb, L.Campbell 7+2reb+3ast, H.Invernizzi 6 Cholet: R.Jomby 16+4reb+1ast, A.Slaughter 15+2reb+5ast, M.Goree 15+8reb+4ast, D.Obasohan 13+6reb+2ast, K.Souchu 6+5reb+2ast, R.Gobert 4+5reb+1ast
Bottom-ranked Boulazac Basket managed to get a seventh victory on Saturday night. This time newly promoted Boulazac Basket won against fourth-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket68-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 15-13 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 59-68 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Alex Acker (196-83, college: Pepperdine) who scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Tyler Smith (201-86, college: Tennessee) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Five Boulazac Basket players scored in double figures. Nigerian power forward Uche Nsonwu-Amadi (208-78, college: Wyoming, agency: Beo Basket) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American point guard Michael Thompson (177-89, college: Northwestern) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Boulazac Basket (7-16) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Poitiers. Loser ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with Le Mans. Boulazac Basket will meet higher ranked Paris-Levallois (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket will play against Chorale de Roanne (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: ASVEL: M.Thompson 16+1reb+5ast, U.Nsonwu-Amadi 16+6reb+1ast, A.Sy 11+3reb+1ast, E.Jackson 8+2reb+3ast, T.Larrouquis 3+7reb, G.Joseph 2+12reb+1ast Boulazac: T.Smith 12+6reb+1ast, T.Dubiez 12, A.Acker 10+7reb+3ast, A.McKenzie 10+6reb+1ast, A.Kerckhof 10+4reb+3ast, D.Harris 7+2reb+1ast
Poitiers (#15) forced the game against Limoges CSP Elite (#13) into an overtime, but lost by eight points 80-88. The game took place in Poitiers. But the guests from Limoges were better at the end. Poitiers was ahead by 5 points after three quarters before a 17-12 charge of Limoges CSP Elite, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 13-5. Limoges CSP Elite dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Poitiers' 28. Limoges CSP Elite forced 19 Poitiers turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American forward Jon Brockman (201-87, college: Washington) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Brad Wanamaker (193-89, college: Pittsburgh) contributed with 13 points and 9 assists for the winners. Five Limoges CSP Elite players scored in double figures. Limoges CSP Elite's coach Panagiotis Giannakis allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American point guard Dominic James (180-86, college: Marquette) answered with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Lamine Kante (200-87) added 26 points in the effort for Poitiers. Limoges CSP Elite (10-13) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Cholet and Le Havre. Poitiers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 16 games lost. Limoges CSP Elite's next round opponent will be higher ranked Le Mans (#5) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Poitiers will play against Chalon/Saor (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Poitiers: L.Kante 26+1ast, D.James 22+5reb+7ast, A.Dobbins 10+8reb+3ast, A.Smith 6+2reb+1ast, A.Nivins 6+7reb+2ast, P.Guillard 5+8reb Limoges: N.Boungou Colo 19+3reb+2ast, J.Brockman 19+6reb+1ast, B.Wanamaker 13+2reb+9ast, T.Gipson 12+3reb+3ast, T.Plaisted 12+9reb+1ast, J.Mipoka 5+4reb+2ast
Thirteenth-ranked Limoges CSP Elite (10-13) gave a tough game to third ranked Chalon/Saor (15-8) on Tuesday. The visitors from Chalon managed to secure only three-point victory 74-71. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 37-32 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for forward Shelden Williams (206-83, college: Duke) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Blake Schilb (200-83, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) helped adding 13 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. Forward Jon Brockman (201-87, college: Washington) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and point guard Kyle McAlarney (185-87, college: Notre Dame) scored 14 points. Four Limoges CSP Elite players scored in double figures. Limoges CSP Elite's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion maintains third place with 15-8 record behind leader Gravelines. Newly promoted Limoges CSP Elite dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Chalon/Saor will face bottom-ranked Poitiers (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Limoges CSP Elite will play against Le Mans (#5). Top scorers: Limoges: K.McAlarney 14+2reb+3ast, T.Gipson 13, N.Boungou Colo 10+4reb+1ast, J.Brockman 10+17reb+2ast, B.Wanamaker 6+1ast, S.Traore 5+2reb+1ast Chalon: S.Williams 15+10reb+2ast, M.Denmon 14+3reb+4ast, B.Schilb 13+3reb+9ast, K.Houston 9+2reb+2ast, J.Aboudou 8+6reb+2ast, I.Evtimov 5+2reb+1ast
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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