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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in ProB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Calvados on the court of Denain Voltaire on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Denain Voltaire 79-68. Denain-Voltaire looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Vincentian-Canadian Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Neftali Difuidi-Walokwa (193-2001) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American swingman Wendell Davis (196-1995, college: Ashland) responded with 10 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Denain Voltaire is looking forward to face Rouen on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Calvados will play against Roanne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Pau-Lacq-Orthez’s 78-64 road victory against Fos-sur-Mer. American forward Christopher Ledlum (198-2001, college: St.John’s) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Walter Whyte supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Pau-Lacq-Orthez’s coach Mickael Hay allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points by American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Provence Basket. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play against Antibes at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fos-sur-Mer will play against Chartres to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Antibes between Olympique Antibes and Gries-Souffel. Olympique Antibes got a very close home victory over Gries-Souffel. Olympique Antibes managed to escape with a 1-point win 73-72 in the game for the sixth place. The best player for the winners was Samir Gbetkom who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Olympique Antibes’ coach J.D. Jackson used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Shannon Bogues produced 21 points and 5 assists for the guests. Olympique Antibes will meet Pau-Lacq-Orthez on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gries-Souffel will play against Evreux and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: winless Evreux lost to Poitiers on the opponent’s court 74-86. Winless Chalons-Reims lost to undefeated Roanne in a home game 81-91. Orleans was rolled over Saint-Chamond on the road 71-92. Rouen lost to undefeated Boulazac on its own court 67-71. Winless Hyeres-Toulon lost to undefeated Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains 82-97. Winless Chartres was destroyed by Nantes at home 66-88. Blois managed to outperform Vichy on the opponent’s court 71-58.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 6 rebounds by Jacques Alingue of Blois.

Poitiers – Evreux 86-74

Poitiers used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Evreux 86-74 on Friday night. Poitiers outrebounded Evreux 43-32 including 29 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Poitiers made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was center Jonathan Jeanne (218-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Canadian guard Jahvon Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Four Poitiers players scored in double figures. American point guard EJ Day (180-1999, college: Lasell) produced 19 points and 4 assists and swingman Dimitri Radnic (192-1999) added 16 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Poitiers will meet Hyeres-Toulon on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. ALM Evreux will play against Gries-Souffel and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Evreux: E.Day 19+2reb+4ast, D.Radnic 16+3reb+2ast, P.Rigot 12+2reb, A.Tanghe 7+1reb, A.Levarity 6+12reb+1ast, B.Fofana 5+4reb+1ast
Poitiers: J.Blair 22+5reb+2ast, J.Jeanne 19+17reb, A.Brena-Chemille 11+1reb+4ast, I.Ramljak 11+8reb+1ast, L.Rupnik 9+2reb+5ast, K.Harley 6+2ast

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Chalons-Reims – Roanne 81-91

Very predictable result when Chorale de Roanne defeated on the road Chalons-Reims 91-81 on Saturday. Roanne looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Dylan Affo Mama (197-1999) who scored 16 points. The former international Maxime Roos (202-1995) chipped in 17 points. Chorale de Roanne’s coach Thomas Andrieux used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized American forward Marc Gosselin (201-1996, college: WCU) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds and forward Charles Galliou (202-1995) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Chorale de Roanne will meet at home Caen in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chalons-Reims will play against Orleans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chalons-Reims: M.Gosselin 22+6reb+1ast, J.Masters 14+3reb+2ast, C.Galliou 12+9reb+1ast, M.Legat 11+2reb+1ast, G.Grotzinger 9+4ast, H.Varence 7+12reb+3ast
Roanne: M.Roos 17+3reb, D.Affo Mama 16+4reb+1ast, F.Leopold 10+8reb, T.Gomez 10+1reb+6ast, S.Tanner 8, M.Oguine 7+2ast

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Denain-Voltaire – Caen 79-68

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Fos-sur-Mer – Pau-Lacq-Orthez 64-78

Very significant was Pau-Lacq-Orthez’s 78-64 road victory against Fos-sur-Mer. Pau-Lacq-Orthez dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Provence Basket‘s 30. They outrebounded Provence Basket 44-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. American forward Christopher Ledlum (198-2001, college: St.John’s) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Jamaican swingman Walter Whyte (198-1998, college: Boston U.) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez players scored in double figures. Pau-Lacq-Orthez’s coach Mickael Hay allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points by American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Provence Basket. Naturalized Polish Mathieu Wojciechowski (203-1992) added 6 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play against Antibes at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fos-sur-Mer will play against Chartres to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Fos-sur-Mer: R.Turner III 20+1reb+1ast, V.Vent 14+3reb, L.Bourhis 8+3reb+3ast, M.Wojciechowski 6+10reb+2ast, M.Galin 6+4reb+5ast, M.Niang 5+6reb
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: W.Whyte 18+6reb+2ast, C.Ledlum 17+12reb+1ast, K.Marsillon-Noleo 12+5reb, K.Sherrill 11+2reb+2ast, B.Pinault 7+4reb+1ast, S.Raharimanantoanina 6+1reb

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Antibes – Gries-Souffel 73-72

A very close game took place in Antibes between Olympique Antibes and Gries-Souffel. Olympique Antibes got a very close home victory over Gries-Souffel. Olympique Antibes managed to escape with a 1-point win 73-72 in the game for the sixth place. The best player for the winners was naturalized Cameroonian guard Samir Gbetkom (191-1998) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. The former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Olympique Antibes’ coach J.D. Jackson used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American Shannon Bogues (190-1997, college: SF Austin) produced 21 points and 5 assists and Carl Ponsar (203-1997) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Olympique Antibes will meet Pau-Lacq-Orthez on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gries-Souffel will play against Evreux and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gries-Souffel: S.Bogues 21+2reb+5ast, C.Ponsar 14+2reb+2ast, L.Ca 11+5reb, Y.MBaya 6+5reb, A.Vrankovic 6+4reb+1ast, D.Milosevic 6+3reb+4ast
Antibes: S.Gbetkom 17+5reb+3ast, G.Green 13+2reb+2ast, A.Eito 11+3reb+5ast, B.Palo 9+3reb+3ast, A.Loum 8+6reb, S.Borovnjak 5

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Saint-Chamond – Orleans 92-71

There was a minor upset when Entente Orleans 45 was rolled over on the road by Saint Chamond 92-71 on Friday. Saint-Chamond forced 20 Orleans turnovers and outrebounded them 37-26 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Saint-Chamond looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was center Badr Moujib (207-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Theo Magrit (189-2001) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. Croatian Tomislav Gabric (204-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 16 points and American guard Lee Moore (194-1995, college: UTEP, agency: 011 Sports) added 18 points respectively for the guests. Five Saint-Chamond and four Orleans players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Saint Chamond will meet Vichy on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Entente Orleans 45 will play against Chalons-Reims and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Orleans: L.Moore 18+2reb+1ast, T.Gabric 16+3reb+2ast, M.Jack 11+2reb, L.Negrobar 10+7reb+2ast, L.Thirouard-Samson 8+5reb+4ast, M.Houmounou 5+3reb+4ast
Saint-Chamond: T.Magrit 16+3reb+7ast, B.Moujib 14+10reb+3ast, A.Duruji 14+4reb+1ast, A.Bruyas 11+4reb+1ast, M.Jackson 10+3reb+3ast, J.Hoyaux 9+2reb+1ast

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Rouen – Boulazac 67-71

But SPO Rouen was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Boulazac 71-67 on Friday night. The best player for the winners was Cyrille Eliezer-Vanerot (202-1996) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Hugo Robineau (193-2000) chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. Guard Clarence Nadolny (192-2000, college: Texas Tech) produced 15 points and Guyanese forward Youri Golitin (202-1997) added 4 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Boulazac Basket will meet at home Nantes in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SPO Rouen will play against Denain-Voltaire and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rouen: C.Nadolny 15+4reb+2ast, K.Gourari 11+7reb, E.Kayouloud 7+3reb, E.Ndjock 6, M.Hammond 5+3reb+3ast, Y.Mambo 5+4reb+2ast
Boulazac: C.Eliezer-Vanerot 16+6reb+2ast, H.Robineau 11+3reb+4ast, L.Cassier 9+3reb+4ast, B.Mbye 8+4reb, T.Ville 8+5reb+4ast, M.Suka-Umu 8+6reb+4ast

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Aix-Maurienne – Hyeres-Toulon 97-82

There was no surprise in Aix-les-Bains where Hyeres-Toulon was defeated by Aix-Maurienne 97-82 on Friday. Aix-Maurienne made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Aix-Maurienne outrebounded Hyeres-Toulon 39-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American-Irish center Neal Quinn (213-2001, college: Richmond) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Guard Christopher Dauby (193-1999) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. British guard Kaiyem Cleary (198-1999, college: LeMoyne) produced 21 points and point guard Mathis Keita (192-1992, college: IUP) added 10 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Five Aix-Maurienne and four Hyeres-Toulon players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aix-Maurienne will meet Blois on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Poitiers and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hyeres-Toulon: K.Cleary 21+3reb+1ast, I.Nweke 13+4reb+1ast, M.Greenwood 12+2reb, M.Keita 10+4reb+5ast, N.Knezevic 8+1reb+2ast, Q.Losser 7+5reb
Aix-Maurienne: N.Quinn 15+8reb+1ast, C.Dauby 14+5reb+1ast, K.Ammour 14+4reb, J.Payne 13+2reb+4ast, C.Falcoz 12+5reb+1ast, G.Noel 10+2reb+2ast

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Chartres – Nantes 66-88

But C’Chartres was not able to use a home court advantage and was outleveled by the opponent from Nantes 88-66 on Sunday night. Nantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Beninese center Jean-Fabrice Dossou (211-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Louis Marnette (192-2001) chipped in 21 points. Nigerian-American power forward TK Edogi (203-1994, college: Iona) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Congolese power forward Rigo Edzata (203-1997) added 10 points respectively for the hosts. C’Chartres’ coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Nantes will meet Boulazac on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. C’Chartres will play against Fos-sur-Mer and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Chartres: T.Edogi 16+12reb, C.Hippolyte 11+2reb+1ast, R.Edzata 10+4reb+1ast, D.Wilson 9+4ast, E.Omogbo 7+5reb+1ast, M.Kouguere 5+1ast
Nantes: J.Dossou 25+13reb, L.Marnette 21+2reb+3ast, E.Benitez 10+2reb+9ast, S.Gauthier 8+4reb+4ast, I.Haidara 8+5reb, M.Kangudia 6+1ast

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Vichy – Blois 58-71

Very expected game when JA Vichy was defeated at home by ADA Blois 71-58 on Friday. Blois looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Chadian power forward Jacques Alingue (201-1988) who scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Timothe Vergiat (188-1998) chipped in 16 points. Four ADA Blois players scored in double figures. Lucas Dufeal (204-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Sebastien Cape (185-1993) added 11 points and 7 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. ADA Blois will meet at home Aix-Maurienne in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. JA Vichy will play against Saint-Chamond and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vichy: L.Dufeal 12+12reb, S.Cape 11+3reb+7ast, D.Nseke Ebele 10+5reb+3ast, U.Doumbia 6+5reb+2ast, J.Shepherd 6+1reb+2ast, C.Bah 5+4reb
Blois: T.Vergiat 16+1reb+3ast, J.Alingue 12+6reb+3ast, L.Ugolin 12+2reb+1ast, M.Sconard 10+3reb+2ast, T.Soulhac 8+4reb+1ast, F.Thamba 5+7reb