This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in ProB and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Chalons-Reims‘ fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Poitiers (2-2) on the road game in Poitiers 84-74 on Tuesday. Chalons-Reims dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Poitiers‘ 30. 24 personal fouls committed by Poitiers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Guillaume Grotzinger (190-2004) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Hasan Varence (198-1997, college: Ohio Dominican) contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Jonathan Jeanne (218-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for Poitiers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chalons-Reims (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Poitiers at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Chalons-Reims is looking forward to face Vichy (#18) at home in the next round. Poitiers will play against Gries-Souffel (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Hyeres-Toulon is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fourteenth ranked Calvados (2-2) 68-62. Worth to mention a great performance of Haitian-American forward Marc-Eddy Norelia (200-1993, college: FGCU) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 5 rebounds and Yann Siegwarth who added 12 points during the contest. At the losing side point guard Mathis Keita (192-1992, college: IUP) responded with 11 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caen moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Hyeres-Toulon at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Chartres. Caen will play against higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (#5) in Aix-les-Bains in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hyeres-Toulon will play at home against Saint-Chamond (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked C’Chartres is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to sixteenth ranked Saint Chamond (2-2) 99-75 on Tuesday evening. The winners were led by Jonathan Hoyaux who scored that evening 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 17 points and 4 assists by Duane Wilson did not help to save the game for Chartres. 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 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Chartres still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hyeres-Toulon. Saint-Chamond will meet bottom-ranked Hyeres-Toulon (#20) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Chartres will play against Orleans and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Fos-sur-Mer was smashed by Aix-Maurienne on the road 86-66. Denain-Voltaire lost to undefeated Boulazac on its own court 63-80. Vichy unfortunately lost to Gries-Souffel in a road game 80-87. Nantes lost to undefeated Pau-Lacq-Orthez at home 84-89. Rouen was defeated by Antibes on the opponent’s court 84-92.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 23 points by Samir Gbetkom of Antibes.
Aix-Maurienne – Fos-sur-Mer 86-66
Everything could happen in Aix-les-Bains at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Aix-Maurienne and 7th ranked Provence Basket had identical 2-1 record. This time Aix-Maurienne used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Fos-sur-Mer 86-66 on Tuesday night. Aix-Maurienne looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Algerian Kamel Ammour (202-1991) who scored that evening 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Christopher Dauby (193-1999) supported him with 17 points. Four Aix-Maurienne players scored in double figures. Aix-Maurienne’s coach Kenneth Grant used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by Senegalese center Mamadou Niang (210-1994) did not help to save the game for Fos-sur-Mer. American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Aix-Maurienne maintains fifth position with 3-1 record. Loser Provence Basket keeps the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Aix-Maurienne will meet Caen (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fos-sur-Mer will play against Rouen (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aix-Maurienne: C.Dauby 17+2reb+2ast, G.Noel 13+3reb+1ast, K.Ammour 13+8reb+5ast, N.Quinn 12+5reb+2ast, C.Falcoz 9+2reb+1ast, M.Yomi 8+9reb
Fos-sur-Mer: M.Niang 15+8reb, R.Turner III 12+5reb+1ast, V.Vent 9+4reb, L.Bourhis 9+1reb+3ast, I.Sydorov 7+2reb+9ast, M.Wojciechowski 7+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1181612
Denain-Voltaire – Boulazac 63-80
Very expected game when 6th ranked Denain Voltaire (2-2) lost at home to top-ranked Boulazac Basket (4-0) 80-63 on Tuesday. Boulazac outrebounded Denain-Voltaire 42-24 including a 30-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Boulazac looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by point guard Hugo Robineau (193-2000) who scored that evening 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and power forward Louis Cassier (205-1997) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Boulazac Basket’s coach Alexandre Menard used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points by American point guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) did not help to save the game for Denain-Voltaire. Swingman Marc-Olivier Lasserre (199-2002) added 13 points for lost side. Boulazac Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Loser Denain Voltaire dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Boulazac will meet at home Antibes (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Denain-Voltaire will play against the league’s second-placed Pau-Lacq-Orthez and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boulazac: L.Cassier 17+5reb, O.Krubally 15+4reb, H.Robineau 12+7reb+4ast, B.Mbye 8+10reb, M.Suka-Umu 7+7reb+5ast, T.Ville 7+4reb+5ast
Denain-Voltaire: L.Cabbil 18+2ast, M.Lasserre 13+3reb, O.Troisfontaines 9+2reb+1ast, L.Phillip 8+3reb+1ast, E.Miyem 6+1reb+1ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 4+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1181613
Caen – Hyeres-Toulon 68-62
Bottom-ranked Hyeres-Toulon is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fourteenth ranked Calvados (2-2) 68-62. Caen forced 21 Hyeres-Toulon turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Haitian-American forward Marc-Eddy Norelia (200-1993, college: FGCU) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) who added 12 points during the contest. Four Calvados players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Mathis Keita (192-1992, college: IUP) responded with 11 points and 7 assists and point guard Theo Lefebvre (180-1995) scored 7 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caen moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Hyeres-Toulon at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Chartres. Caen will play against higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (#5) in Aix-les-Bains in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hyeres-Toulon will play at home against Saint-Chamond (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Caen: M.Norelia 12+5reb+3ast, Y.Siegwarth 12+1reb+3ast, K.Facey 11+4reb+1ast, A.Rojewski 11+2reb+2ast, M.Bernaoui 10+1reb+1ast, M.Mutuale 6+2reb+4ast
Hyeres-Toulon: Q.Losser 13+3reb, M.Keita 11+4reb+7ast, K.Cleary 10+2reb, I.Nweke 10+3reb, T.Lefebvre 7+4reb+6ast, M.Greenwood 7+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1181614
Gries-Souffel – Vichy 87-80
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Gries-Souffel and 11th ranked JA Vichy had identical 1-2 record. This time Gries-Souffel used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Vichy 87-80 on Tuesday night. Gries-Souffel looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Carl Ponsar (203-1997) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 assists and guard Marcus Gomis (183-2000) supported him with 19 points. Even 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Jordan Shepherd (193-1997, college: California) did not help to save the game for Vichy. Cameroonian-Gabonese center Brice Eyaga (204-1998) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Vichy players scored in double figures. JA Vichy’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Gries-Souffel (2-2) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser JA Vichy dropped to the fifteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gries-Souffel will meet at home Poitiers (#11) in the next round. Vichy will play against Chalons-Reims (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gries-Souffel: M.Gomis 19+3reb+1ast, C.Ponsar 18+5ast, L.Ca 11+7reb+1ast, D.Milosevic 9+5reb+6ast, A.Vrankovic 8+2reb+2ast, S.Bogues 8+5reb+2ast
Vichy: J.Shepherd 20+5reb+4ast, A.Moulare 13+4reb+2ast, B.Eyaga 13+8reb+1ast, S.Cape 11+1reb+4ast, C.Bah 7+2reb, U.Doumbia 6+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1181615
Poitiers – Chalons-Reims 74-84
Chalons-Reims‘ fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Poitiers (2-2) on the road game in Poitiers 84-74 on Tuesday. Chalons-Reims dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Poitiers‘ 30. 24 personal fouls committed by Poitiers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Guillaume Grotzinger (190-2004) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Hasan Varence (198-1997, college: Ohio Dominican) contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. Center Jonathan Jeanne (218-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian guard Jahvon Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) added 18 points in the effort for Poitiers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chalons-Reims (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Poitiers at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Chalons-Reims is looking forward to face Vichy (#18) at home in the next round. Poitiers will play against Gries-Souffel (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chalons-Reims: G.Grotzinger 19+7reb+7ast, B.Mbala 15+4reb, H.Varence 13+6reb+1ast, J.Masters 12+3reb+1ast, K.Malwaya 9+8reb, D.Bridgewater 9+2reb
Poitiers: J.Blair 18+3reb+2ast, J.Jeanne 15+10reb+1ast, G.Eyango 10+4reb+1ast, K.Harley 7+2ast, A.Brena-Chemille 6+3ast, J.Ojiako 6+3reb
gschID: 1181616
Nantes – Pau-Lacq-Orthez 84-89
Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Nantes (1-3) lost at home to top-ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (4-0) 89-84 on Tuesday. Pau-Lacq-Orthez made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. Pau-Lacq-Orthez outrebounded Nantes 38-27 including 27 on the defensive glass. Pau-Lacq-Orthez looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American forward Christopher Ledlum (198-2001, college: St.John’s) who scored that evening 21 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Kevin Marsillon-Noleo (200-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even 15 points by American guard Raijon Kelly (193-1993, college: Angelo St.) did not help to save the game for Nantes. Stephan Gauthier (192-1995) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez and five Nantes players scored in double figures. Nantes’ coach Laurent Pluvy rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Pau-Lacq-Orthez have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Boulazac. Loser Nantes keeps the fifteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will meet at home Denain-Voltaire (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Nantes will play against Blois (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: C.Ledlum 21+7reb+1ast, B.Pinault 16+2reb, K.Marsillon-Noleo 14+8reb+1ast, W.Whyte 11+5reb+1ast, K.Sherrill 8+1reb+8ast, A.Sidibe 8+4reb+1ast
Nantes: R.Kelly 15+3reb+3ast, M.Kangudia 14+1ast, J.Lofberg 13+2reb+3ast, S.Gauthier 12+5reb+3ast, E.Benitez 12+1reb+2ast, J.Dossou 7+5reb
gschID: 1181619
Saint-Chamond – Chartres 99-75
Bottom-ranked C’Chartres is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to sixteenth ranked Saint Chamond (2-2) 99-75 on Tuesday evening. Saint-Chamond outrebounded Chartres 41-25 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Saint-Chamond looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by Jonathan Hoyaux (195-1988) who scored that evening 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Mathieu Guichard (188-1988) supported him with 8 points and 10 assists. Four Saint Chamond players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 4 assists by American guard Duane Wilson (189-1994, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Chartres. Congolese power forward Rigo Edzata (203-1997) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. 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 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Chartres still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hyeres-Toulon. Saint-Chamond will meet bottom-ranked Hyeres-Toulon (#20) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Chartres will play against Orleans and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Saint-Chamond: J.Hoyaux 15+6reb+5ast, M.Hamon-Crespin 14+3reb, M.Jackson 13+2reb+4ast, B.Moujib 12+8reb, A.Bruyas 11+6reb+1ast, T.Magrit 11+2reb+4ast
Chartres: D.Wilson 17+1reb+4ast, E.Omogbo 15+2reb+1ast, R.Edzata 11+7reb+2ast, A.Doumbia 8+2reb+1ast, C.Hippolyte 7+4reb+1ast, T.Prost 5+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1181620
Antibes – Rouen 92-84
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Olympique Antibes and 15th ranked SPO Rouen had identical 1-2 record. This time Olympique Antibes used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Rouen 92-84 on Tuesday night. Antibes made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Antibes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Cameroonian guard Samir Gbetkom (191-1998) who scored that evening 23 points and the former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Olympique Antibes players scored in double figures. Even 19 points by guard Clarence Nadolny (192-2000, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Rouen. Swingman Eddy Kayouloud (200-1999, college: Cent Arkansas) added 15 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Antibes (2-2) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Rouen lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Antibes will meet league’s leader Boulazac on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rouen will play against Fos-sur-Mer (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Antibes: S.Gbetkom 23+3reb+3ast, B.Palo 16+1reb+3ast, A.Eito 14+5reb+7ast, A.Loum 11+10reb, S.Borovnjak 10+3reb, G.Green 8+6reb+5ast
Rouen: C.Nadolny 19+3ast, E.Kayouloud 15+4reb+2ast, Y.Mambo 10+5reb+1ast, M.Choua 8+10reb+1ast, M.Hammond 7+2ast, E.Ndjock 7+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1181621
