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Round 3 means everything may happen in ProB as the season just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

ADA Blois defeated Aix-Maurienne at home 97-82. Strangely Aix-Maurienne outrebounded Blois 45-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. Blois looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Timothe Vergiat (188-1998) who scored 20 points and 6 assists. Naturalized Chadian power forward Jacques Alingue (201-1988) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Carlos Pepin (201-2000, college: ESU) who recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aix-Maurienne will play next round against Fos-sur-Mer trying to get back on the winning streak. ADA Blois will try to continue on its current victory against Roanne on the road.
Important game to mention about took place in Evreux. ALM Evreux (1-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Gries-Souffel (1-2) 80-79 in the game for the tenth place. It was a good game for American point guard EJ Day (180-1999, college: Lasell) who saved his team from a defeat with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Alexis Tanghe contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Serbian swingman Djordje Milosevic (199-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Gries-Souffel. Gries-Souffel’s coach Nebojsa Bogavac rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. ALM Evreux will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gries-Souffel will play at home against Vichy (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Rouen. Local SPO Rouen (1-2) lost to Denain Voltaire (2-1) 92-76 on Friday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Lovell Cabbil who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Marcus Hammond with 12 points and 5 assists. SPO Rouen’s coach tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Denain Voltaire will meet at home Boulazac in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. SPO Rouen will play against Antibes (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 3 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Fos-sur-Mer defeated Chartres in a road game 75-69. Roanne beat Caen at home 79-65. Antibes lost to undefeated Pau-Lacq-Orthez on the opponent’s court 87-92. Winless Hyeres-Toulon unfortunately lost to Poitiers in a home game 77-85. Nantes lost to undefeated Boulazac on the road 75-81. Winless Chalons-Reims was defeated by Orleans on its own court 83-90. Saint-Chamond was beaten by Vichy in a road game 86-79.
The best stats of 3rd round was 19 points and 7 rebounds by Ugo Doumbia of Vichy.

Chartres – Fos-sur-Mer 69-75

There was no surprise when C’Chartres (0-3) was defeated at home by Provence Basket (2-1) 75-69 on Friday. Fos-sur-Mer outrebounded Chartres 41-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Fos-sur-Mer looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for naturalized Polish Mathieu Wojciechowski (203-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Point guard Lucas Bourhis (177-2000) helped adding 11 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was American guard Duane Wilson (189-1994, college: Texas A&M) with 26 points and 4 assists and Nigerian-American power forward TK Edogi (203-1994, college: Iona) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Provence Basket will meet Aix-Maurienne (#5) in the next round. C’Chartres will play against Saint-Chamond (#17) in Saint Chamond and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fos-sur-Mer: M.Wojciechowski 25+7reb+4ast, R.Turner III 12+4reb+4ast, L.Bourhis 11+7reb+8ast, L.Sane 7+7reb+1ast, M.Niang 7+5reb+1ast, V.Vent 6+8reb
Chartres: D.Wilson 26+2reb+4ast, T.Edogi 17+10reb+3ast, M.Kouguere 12+5reb+1ast, E.Omogbo 6+4reb, V.Mopsus 3+7ast, C.Hippolyte 2+4reb+2ast

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Roanne – Caen 79-65

No shocking result in a game when Chorale de Roanne (3-0) defeated at home Calvados (1-2) 79-65 on Friday. Roanne made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Strangely Caen outrebounded Roanne 43-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for power forward Bruno Cingala-Mata (205-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). American-Trinidad and Tobago point guard Terrell Gomez (173-1998, college: SDSU) helped adding 12 points. The best for the losing side was Jamaican Kentan Facey (206-1993, college: UConn) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Haitian-American forward Marc-Eddy Norelia (200-1993, college: FGCU) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chorale de Roanne will meet at home Blois in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Calvados will play against Hyeres-Toulon (#20) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Roanne: B.Cingala-Mata 16+6reb, T.Gomez 12+1reb+3ast, M.Oguine 10+1reb+3ast, H.Gauthier 8+1ast, M.Roos 8+4reb, F.Leopold 7+7reb+1ast
Caen: K.Facey 17+8reb, Y.Siegwarth 11+5reb, M.Norelia 10+10reb+1ast, M.Mutuale 8+3reb+7ast, W.Davis 7+2reb+1ast, P.N’Jiba 3

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Pau-Lacq-Orthez – Antibes 92-87

Very expected game when Olympique Antibes (1-2) was defeated on the road by Pau-Lacq-Orthez (3-0) 92-87 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for American forward Christopher Ledlum (198-2001, college: St.John’s) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. American-Jamaican swingman Walter Whyte (198-1998, college: Boston U.) helped adding 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) with 22 points and 8 assists and Burkinabe-American Bubu Palo (188-1991, college: Iowa St.) scored 22 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will meet Nantes (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Olympique Antibes will play against Rouen (#16) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: C.Ledlum 24+14reb+2ast, K.Sherrill 16+1reb+4ast, W.Whyte 13+7reb+4ast, B.Pinault 10+1reb+1ast, K.Marsillon-Noleo 7+3reb, S.Raharimanantoanina 6+2reb
Antibes: B.Palo 22+4reb+3ast, A.Eito 22+3reb+8ast, G.Green 15+5reb+2ast, B.Tchouaffe 9+1reb, S.Munanga 9+2reb, A.Loum 7+6reb+2ast

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Blois – Aix-Maurienne 97-82

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Hyeres-Toulon – Poitiers 77-85

Very predictable result when Poitiers (2-1) beat on the road Hyeres-Toulon (0-3) 85-77 on Friday. Poitiers made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Hyeres-Toulon‘s players. It was a great evening for center Jonathan Jeanne (218-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds. Bosnian-Croatian Ivan Ramljak (203-1990, agency: PEPI SPORT) helped adding 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Quentin Losser (202-1999) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Serbian swingman Nikola Knezevic (200-1999) scored 23 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Poitiers will meet at home Chalons-Reims (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Caen and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Poitiers: J.Jeanne 20+8reb+1ast, J.Blair 20+3reb+2ast, I.Ramljak 16+6reb+4ast, A.Brena-Chemille 7+5reb+3ast, I.Prot 6+3reb+1ast, J.Ojiako 6+2reb+1ast
Hyeres-Toulon: N.Knezevic 23+1reb, M.Greenwood 17+3reb, Q.Losser 13+12reb, K.Cleary 8+1reb+1ast, M.Keita 7+5ast, I.Nweke 4+1reb

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Boulazac – Nantes 81-75

Not a big story in a game when Nantes (1-2) was defeated on the road by Boulazac Basket (3-0) 81-75 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Boulazac made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American-Gambian Ousman Krubally (202-1988, college: Georgia St., agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Hugo Robineau (193-2000) helped adding 13 points and 5 assists. Five Boulazac Basket players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Raijon Kelly (193-1993, college: Angelo St.) with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Mali Ibrahima Haidara (205-1992) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Boulazac Basket will meet Denain-Voltaire (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Nantes will play against Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Boulazac: C.Cavallo 15+1reb+2ast, O.Krubally 14+9reb+3ast, M.Suka-Umu 13+3reb+3ast, H.Robineau 13+2reb+5ast, T.Ville 11+1reb+2ast, S.Avea 8+1reb+2ast
Nantes: S.Gauthier 14+3reb+1ast, R.Kelly 13+5reb+5ast, I.Haidara 13+6reb+1ast, J.Dossou 8+9reb, J.Lofberg 7+2reb+1ast, L.Marnette 6+1ast

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Evreux – Gries-Souffel 80-79

Important game to mention about took place in Evreux. ALM Evreux (1-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Gries-Souffel (1-2) 80-79 in the game for the tenth place. Evreux made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Gries-Souffel turnovers. Evreux players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Gries-Souffel was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American point guard EJ Day (180-1999, college: Lasell) who saved his team from a defeat with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Alexis Tanghe (208-1990) contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Serbian swingman Djordje Milosevic (199-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Carl Ponsar (203-1997) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Gries-Souffel. Four Gries-Souffel players scored in double figures. Gries-Souffel’s coach Nebojsa Bogavac rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. ALM Evreux will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gries-Souffel will play at home against Vichy (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Evreux: E.Day 22+7reb+7ast, A.Tanghe 17+7reb+4ast, A.Levarity 10+3reb, D.Radnic 9+3reb+4ast, T.Eboh 9+4reb, B.Fofana 6+6reb
Gries-Souffel: S.Bogues 19+4reb+2ast, C.Ponsar 18+5reb+3ast, D.Milosevic 16+7reb+3ast, Y.MBaya 12+5reb+1ast, L.Ca 6+3reb+3ast, A.Vrankovic 5+2reb+2ast

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Chalons-Reims – Orleans 83-90

Everything went according to plan when Entente Orleans 45 (2-1) won against on the road Chalons-Reims (0-3) 90-83 on Friday. Orleans forced 22 Chalons-Reims turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Lee Moore (194-1995, college: UTEP, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Dutch center Nathan Kuta (203-2000) helped adding 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jamaican-Canadian point guard Javon Masters (183-1994, college: UNB, agency: Blacktop Management) with 24 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Hasan Varence (198-1997, college: Ohio Dominican) scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Entente Orleans 45 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Chalons-Reims will play against Poitiers (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Orleans: L.Moore 19+8reb+9ast, T.Gabric 16+2reb+3ast, L.Thirouard-Samson 14+2reb, N.Kuta 12+10reb, M.Jack 10+3reb, R.Demahis-Ballou 7+1reb+2ast
Chalons-Reims: J.Masters 24+5reb+2ast, H.Varence 14+4reb+2ast, D.Bridgewater 12+2reb+2ast, B.Mbala 8+3reb+1ast, C.Galliou 6+5reb+3ast, M.Gosselin 5+1reb+1ast

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Rouen – Denain-Voltaire 76-92

The game with biggest result difference took place in Rouen. Local SPO Rouen (1-2) lost to Denain Voltaire (2-1) 92-76 on Friday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of American point guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Swingman Neftali Difuidi-Walokwa (193-2001) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. Cabbil is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was American guard Marcus Hammond (191-2000, college: Notre Dame) with 12 points and 5 assists and DR Congolese power forward Yasmin Mambo (205-2002) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Rouen players scored in double figures. SPO Rouen’s coach tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Denain Voltaire will meet at home Boulazac in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. SPO Rouen will play against Antibes (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Denain-Voltaire: L.Cabbil 28+5reb+6ast, N.Difuidi-Walokwa 21+5reb+3ast, E.Miyem 13+5reb+1ast, L.Phillip 8+9reb+2ast, O.Troisfontaines 6+2reb+1ast, B.Gillet 6+1reb+3ast
Rouen: C.Nadolny 13+4reb+2ast, M.Hammond 12+4reb+5ast, Y.Mambo 12+6reb+1ast, Y.Golitin 11+2reb+1ast, E.Ndjock 7+4reb+2ast, M.Choua 5+5reb

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Vichy – Saint-Chamond 86-79

There was a minor upset when Saint Chamond (1-2) was defeated on the road by JA Vichy (1-2) 86-79 on Friday. Vichy had a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for guard Ugo Doumbia (192-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Ivorian point guard Assemian Moulare (184-2003) helped adding 20 points. Four JA Vichy players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Sofiane Briki (193-1999) with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Dutch center Jito Kok (206-1994, college: San Diego) scored 10 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. JA Vichy will meet Gries-Souffel (#11) on the road in the next round. Saint Chamond will play against Chartres and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vichy: A.Moulare 20+3reb+3ast, U.Doumbia 19+7reb+1ast, J.Shepherd 11+2reb+3ast, L.Dufeal 10+8reb+3ast, B.Eyaga 6+3reb, D.Nseke Ebele 6+3reb
Saint-Chamond: J.Kok 10+2reb+3ast, A.Bruyas 10+3reb+1ast, S.Briki 9+9reb+4ast, A.Duruji 9+2reb, M.Guichard 9+2ast, J.Hoyaux 8+1reb+4ast