After 5 rounds played we can already see who rules in the ProB and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked ADA Blois as it allowed them to take a leadership position. ADA Blois smashed 16th ranked Nantes at home 108-75. Blois outrebounded Nantes 34-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. Blois looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Lucas Ugolin (196-2002) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and American point guard Siyani Chambers (183-1993, college: Harvard) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Louis Marnette (192-2001) responded with 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. ADA Blois have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Roanne. Nantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Vichy and Rouen. Nantes will play next round against Gries-Souffel trying to get back on the winning streak. Blois will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Caen at home.
Undefeated Boulazac Basket (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by twelfth ranked Olympique Antibes (3-2) 72-69. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Boulazac Basket. The former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) nailed 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Bubu Palo accounted for 15 points. Olympique Antibes’ coach J.D. Jackson allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. point guard Hugo Robineau (193-2000) came up with 21 points and 7 assists for Boulazac in the defeat. Antibes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Boulazac at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Antibes will play against league’s second-placed Roanne at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boulazac will play against Orleans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (4-1) against seventh ranked Denain Voltaire (3-2) on Friday night. Host Pau-Lacq-Orthez was defeated by Denain Voltaire in a tough game in Pau 72-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pau-Lacq-Orthez. The best player for the winners was Lien Phillip who scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Denain Voltaire’s coach Ali Bouziane used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Christopher Ledlum produced 18 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Denain-Voltaire moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Pau-Lacq-Orthez dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Boulazac. Denain-Voltaire will meet bottom-ranked Hyeres-Toulon (#20) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play against Rouen (#17) and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Saint-Chamond destroyed Hyeres-Toulon on the opponent’s court 99-79. Fos-sur-Mer managed to outperform Rouen in a home game 75-67. Orleans managed to beat Chartres on the road 97-88. Gries-Souffel defeated Poitiers on its own court 83-80. Roanne beat Evreux in a road game 83-81. Chalons-Reims won against Vichy at home 81-73. Aix-Maurienne unfortunately lost to Caen on the opponent’s court 72-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 6 assists by Pierre Hannequin of Caen.
Hyeres-Toulon – Saint-Chamond 79-99
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Hyeres-Toulon (0-5) was crushed at home by thirteenth ranked Saint Chamond (3-2) 99-79 on Friday. Saint-Chamond made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was center Badr Moujib (207-2001) who scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). American-Nigerian forward Anthony Duruji (201-1998, college: Florida) chipped in 15 points. Four Saint Chamond players scored in double figures. Point guard Mathis Keita (192-1992, college: IUP) produced 15 points and 5 assists and power forward Quentin Losser (202-1999) added 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saint-Chamond moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Hyeres-Toulon still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Chartres. Saint-Chamond will meet at home Chalons-Reims (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Denain-Voltaire (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Saint-Chamond: B.Moujib 17+7reb+4ast, A.Duruji 15+3reb+1ast, M.Hamon-Crespin 14+4reb+1ast, A.Bruyas 13+3reb+2ast, M.Jackson 13+1ast, S.Briki 9+3reb+4ast
Hyeres-Toulon: K.Cleary 15+4reb, Q.Losser 15+5reb+1ast, M.Keita 15+3reb+5ast, T.Lefebvre 9+3reb+7ast, F.Pouaveyoun 5+4reb+1ast, J.Ouattara 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1181622
Fos-sur-Mer – Rouen 75-67
Rather predictable result in Fos-sur-Mer where twelfth ranked Provence Basket (3-2) defeated 16th ranked SPO Rouen (1-4) 75-67 on Saturday. Fos-sur-Mer looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Rouen‘s players. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Landing Sane (211-1990) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Vincent Vent (207-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Provence Basket players scored in double figures. Naturalized Moroccan Karim Gourari (202-1989) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and Guyanese forward Youri Golitin (202-1997) added 11 points respectively for the guests. SPO Rouen’s coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Fos-sur-Mer moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Rouen lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Nantes and Vichy. Fos-sur-Mer will meet Poitiers (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rouen will play against Pau-Lacq-Orthez and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fos-sur-Mer: L.Sane 22+8reb+3ast, R.Turner III 14+3reb+5ast, L.Bourhis 12+4reb+5ast, V.Vent 12+11reb+2ast, M.Galin 9+3reb+3ast, K.Minar 4+4reb+2ast
Rouen: K.Gourari 12+6reb+1ast, Y.Golitin 11+2reb+2ast, M.Hammond 10+2reb+1ast, E.Ndjock 8+4reb+2ast, Y.Mambo 7+2reb+1ast, C.Nadolny 6+4reb+5ast
gschID: 1181623
Boulazac – Antibes 69-72
Undefeated Boulazac Basket (4-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by twelfth ranked Olympique Antibes (3-2) 72-69. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Boulazac Basket. Boulazac was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) nailed 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Burkinabe-American Bubu Palo (188-1991, college: Iowa St.) accounted for 15 points. Olympique Antibes’ coach J.D. Jackson allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Point guard Hugo Robineau (193-2000) came up with 21 points and 7 assists and American-Gambian Ousman Krubally (202-1988, college: Georgia St., agency: Octagon Europe) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Boulazac in the defeat. Antibes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Boulazac at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Antibes will play against league’s second-placed Roanne at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boulazac will play against Orleans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Antibes: B.Palo 15+3reb+2ast, A.Eito 15+6reb+6ast, A.Loum 7+2reb+2ast, A.Minkonda 6+6reb+2ast, S.Gbetkom 6+2reb+2ast, S.Borovnjak 5+2reb+2ast
Boulazac: H.Robineau 21+4reb+7ast, O.Krubally 15+11reb, M.Suka-Umu 9, S.Avea 9+7reb, T.Ville 5+1reb+2ast, C.Cavallo 3+8reb+5ast
gschID: 1181624
Pau-Lacq-Orthez – Denain-Voltaire 72-81
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (4-1) against seventh ranked Denain Voltaire (3-2) on Friday night. Host Pau-Lacq-Orthez was defeated by Denain Voltaire in a tough game in Pau 72-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Denain-Voltaire looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Vincentian-Canadian Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) who scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Neftali Difuidi-Walokwa (193-2001) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Denain Voltaire’s coach Ali Bouziane used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Christopher Ledlum (198-2001, college: St.John’s) produced 18 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Kevin Marsillon-Noleo (200-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez players scored in double figures. Denain-Voltaire moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Pau-Lacq-Orthez dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Boulazac. Denain-Voltaire will meet bottom-ranked Hyeres-Toulon (#20) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play against Rouen (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Denain-Voltaire: L.Phillip 21+6reb+1ast, L.Cabbil 16+8ast, N.Difuidi-Walokwa 16+5reb+6ast, M.Lasserre 8+1reb, E.Miyem 7+7reb+3ast, O.Troisfontaines 6+1reb+2ast
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: C.Ledlum 18+5reb+2ast, K.Marsillon-Noleo 11+10reb+2ast, S.Raharimanantoanina 11+6reb+2ast, W.Whyte 10+2reb+1ast, B.Pinault 8+1reb+1ast, K.Sherrill 5+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1181625
Blois – Nantes 108-75
The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked ADA Blois as it allowed them to take a leadership position. ADA Blois smashed 16th ranked Nantes at home 108-75. Blois outrebounded Nantes 34-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. Blois looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Lucas Ugolin (196-2002) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and American point guard Siyani Chambers (183-1993, college: Harvard) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Louis Marnette (192-2001) responded with 17 points and naturalized Beninese center Jean-Fabrice Dossou (211-2000) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. ADA Blois have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Roanne. Nantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Vichy and Rouen. Nantes will play next round against Gries-Souffel trying to get back on the winning streak. Blois will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Caen at home.
Top scorers:
Blois: L.Ugolin 28+3reb, F.Damase 18+3reb+1ast, S.Chambers 16+3reb+5ast, T.Vergiat 10+2ast, T.Hieu-Courtois 9+2reb+8ast, M.Sconard 8+2reb+4ast
Nantes: L.Marnette 17+2reb+2ast, J.Dossou 15+6reb, E.Benitez 12+2reb+6ast, I.Haidara 9+2reb, R.Kelly 8+3reb+4ast, D.Poirier 7+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1181626
Chartres – Orleans 88-97
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked C’Chartres (0-5) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (3-1) 97-88 on Friday. Orleans made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was point guard Rudy Demahis-Ballou (192-2002) who scored 19 points. Dutch center Nathan Kuta (203-2000) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Nigerian-American power forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-1995, college: Colorado St.) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and point guard Victor Mopsus (178-1999) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Orleans moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Chartres still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Hyeres-Toulon. Orleans will meet higher ranked Boulazac (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chartres will play against Vichy (#18) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Orleans: R.Demahis-Ballou 19+1reb+2ast, T.Gabric 15+2reb+1ast, M.Jack 13, N.Kuta 12+6reb+3ast, L.Negrobar 10+3reb+2ast, B.Niasse 9+1reb+2ast
Chartres: E.Omogbo 28+10reb+1ast, V.Mopsus 14+4reb+6ast, T.Edogi 14+4reb+2ast, A.Doumbia 10+3reb+6ast, R.Edzata 8+1reb, B.Tackamoud 5+1reb
gschID: 1181627
Gries-Souffel – Poitiers 83-80
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Gries-Souffel and 12th ranked Poitiers had identical 2-2 record. This time Gries-Souffel used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Poitiers 83-80 on Friday night. Gries-Souffel outrebounded Poitiers 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was point guard Ludovic Beyhurst (172-1999) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Carl Ponsar (203-1997) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. Five Gries-Souffel players scored in double figures. Slovenian point guard Luka Rupnik (186-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 21 points and 4 assists and Canadian guard Jahvon Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) added 20 points, 5 assists and 5 steals respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gries-Souffel (3-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Poitiers dropped to the thirteenth position with three games lost. They share it with Chalons-Reims. Gries-Souffel will meet Nantes (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Poitiers will play against Fos-sur-Mer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gries-Souffel: S.Bogues 14+2reb+4ast, L.Beyhurst 14+9reb+3ast, A.Jeanne-Rose 13+2reb+1ast, D.Milosevic 11+4reb+1ast, C.Ponsar 11+9reb+2ast, A.Vrankovic 6+3reb+1ast
Poitiers: L.Rupnik 21+3reb+4ast, J.Blair 20+1reb+5ast, I.Ramljak 12+7reb+2ast, A.Brena-Chemille 9+2reb+1ast, J.Jeanne 7+9reb+1ast, I.Prot 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1181628
Evreux – Roanne 81-83
There was no surprise when 14th ranked ALM Evreux (1-3) was edged at home by leader Chorale de Roanne (4-0) 83-81 on Friday. The best player for the winners was forward Dylan Affo Mama (197-1999) who scored 18 points. American-Nigerian guard Michael Oguine (188-1996, college: Montana, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 10 points. Chorale de Roanne’s coach Thomas Andrieux used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard EJ Day (180-1999, college: Lasell) produced 22 points and power forward Alexis Tanghe (208-1990) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Chorale de Roanne have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Blois. Loser ALM Evreux dropped to the fifteenth place with three games lost. Roanne will meet Antibes (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Evreux will play against Aix-Maurienne (#6) in Aix-les-Bains and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Roanne: D.Affo Mama 18+3reb+2ast, T.Gomez 12+3ast, D.Thomas 11+1reb+2ast, M.Oguine 10+3reb+2ast, F.Leopold 7+6reb, S.Tanner 7+3reb
Evreux: E.Day 22+2reb+2ast, A.Tanghe 14+5reb+3ast, A.Levarity 12+8reb+1ast, D.Radnic 10+5reb+4ast, K.Moendadze 8+5reb+1ast, B.Fofana 8+9reb
gschID: 1181629
Chalons-Reims – Vichy 81-73
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Chalons-Reims and 18th ranked JA Vichy had identical 1-3 record. This time Chalons-Reims used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Vichy 81-73 on Friday night. Chalons-Reims made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Vichy turnovers. Chalons-Reims looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Cameroonian forward Benoit Mbala (200-1995) who scored 17 points. Guard Guillaume Grotzinger (190-2004) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Point guard Sebastien Cape (185-1993) produced 16 points and 4 assists and naturalized Nigerien center Serge Mourtala (212-1998) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chalons-Reims (2-3) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Poitiers. Loser JA Vichy dropped to the sixteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Nantes and Rouen. Chalons-Reims will meet higher ranked Saint-Chamond (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vichy will play against Chartres (#19) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Chalons-Reims: B.Mbala 17+1reb+3ast, D.Bridgewater 12+5ast, G.Grotzinger 11+3reb+5ast, J.Masters 9+5reb+2ast, M.Legat 9+1reb+2ast, H.Varence 9+7reb
Vichy: S.Cape 16+1reb+4ast, J.Shepherd 11+1reb+2ast, S.Mourtala 10+6reb, C.Bah 9+5reb+1ast, B.Eyaga 9+3reb, L.Dufeal 6+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1181630
Caen – Aix-Maurienne 77-72
There was a minor upset in Caen where higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (3-2) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Calvados (3-2) 77-72 on Friday. Caen dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Aix-Maurienne‘s 32. Caen forced 19 Aix-Maurienne turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Pierre Hannequin (190-1998) who scored 13 points and 6 assists. Haitian-American forward Marc-Eddy Norelia (200-1993, college: FGCU) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Kamel Ammour (202-1991) produced 14 points and American-Irish center Neal Quinn (213-2001, college: Richmond) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caen moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Aix-Maurienne. Caen will meet league’s leader Blois on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aix-Maurienne will play against Evreux (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caen: P.Hannequin 13+4reb+6ast, B.Coulibaly 10+1reb, M.Norelia 10+5reb+3ast, W.Davis 10+4reb+2ast, M.Bernaoui 8+3reb+1ast, A.Rojewski 7+5reb+2ast
Aix-Maurienne: K.Ammour 14+4reb+2ast, J.Payne 12+1reb+6ast, G.Goncalves 9+1ast, C.Dauby 9+4reb+1ast, N.Quinn 8+9reb+3ast, G.Noel 7
gschID: 1181631
