The Regular Season in ProA U21 is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most exciting game of round 31 in the ProA U21 took place in Pau. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Cholet (25-4) to sixth ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (20-9) 74-73 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Cholet. Pau-Lacq-Orthez shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Swingman Marc-Olivier Lasserre (199-2002) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. point guard Dorian Okemba (187-2002) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Pau-Lacq-Orthez’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Kevin Marsillon-Noleo (202-2002) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Pau-Lacq-Orthez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dijon. Cholet at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Pau-Lacq-Orthez is looking forward to face Orleans (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cholet will play against Levallois (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Seventh-ranked Chalons-Reims (17-12) made lots of trouble for third ranked Limoges CSP (21-8). Limoges CSP managed to secure only one-point victory 73-72. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Hugo Desseignet (175-2003) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Yousef Khayat contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Maxime Semelet (199-2002) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Chalons-Reims. Chalons-Reims’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Limoges CSP maintains third place with 21-8 record having five points less than leader ASVEL. Chalons-Reims at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Limoges CSP will play against Monaco (#15) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chalons-Reims will play against Paris BA (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Limoges CSP (21-8) against fourth ranked Dijon (20-9) on Friday night. Visiting Limoges CSP was crushed by Dijon in Dijon 86-67. It was a great evening for Hugo Marin-Birkener who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points. At the losing side Yousef Khayat responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dijon have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 20-9 record, which they share with Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Loser Limoges CSP keeps the third position with eight games lost. Dijon will meet Nanterre (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Limoges CSP will play against Monaco (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 31 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Nanterre was defeated by Levallois in a road game 70-61. Le Portel was smashed by Chalons-Reims at home 77-99. Le Mans lost to ASVEL on the opponent’s court 61-69. Bottom-ranked Paris BA unfortunately lost to Orleans in a home game 59-62. Bourg managed to beat Strasbourg on the road 79-68. Monaco was defeated by Fos-Provence on its own court 91-95. Pau-Lacq-Orthez was smashed by ASVEL in Villeurbanne 95-67.
The best stats of 31th round was 23 points by Kenny Kasiama of ASVEL.
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Levallois – Nanterre 70-61
There was no surprise when 10th ranked Nanterre (11-18) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Levallois (20-10) 70-61 on Friday. Levallois forced 20 Nanterre turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Bilal Coulibaly (196-2004) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. Ivorian point guard Assemian Moulare (183-2003) helped adding 20 points and 7 assists. At the losing side power forward Samuel Eyango-Dingo (206-2001) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Jules Bravin (202-2001) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Levallois have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 20-10 record. Loser Nanterre keeps the tenth position with 18 games lost. Levallois will meet league’s second-placed Cholet on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nanterre will play against Dijon (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Levallois: C.Bilal 22+9reb+1ast, M.Assemian 20+3reb+7ast, K.Eric 14+1reb+6ast, H.Rayan 7+1reb, Y.Maxime 2+15reb, B.Esti 2+2reb
Nanterre: B.Jules 16+4reb+3ast, S.Eyango-Dingo 14+9reb+3ast, N.Zulemie 7+3reb+3ast, K.Simeon 5+2reb+3ast, G.Noah 5+6reb+2ast, G.William 4+3reb
gschID: 928603
Dijon – Limoges CSP 86-67
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Limoges CSP (21-8) against fourth ranked Dijon (20-9) on Friday night. Visiting Limoges CSP was crushed by Dijon in Dijon 86-67. Dijon forced 21 Limoges CSP turnovers. It was a great evening for forward Hugo Marin-Birkener (200-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points. Arthur Simon (202-2001) helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Dijon players scored in double figures. At the losing side Lebanese Yousef Khayat (201-2003) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and DR Congolese Yasmin Mambo (205-2002) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dijon have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 20-9 record, which they share with Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Loser Limoges CSP keeps the third position with eight games lost. Dijon will meet Nanterre (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Limoges CSP will play against Monaco (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dijon: M.Hugo 25+3reb+3ast, A.Simon 13+9reb+1ast, L.Francois 13+4reb+1ast, K.Ilias 11+3reb+6ast, B.Marius 7+1reb+1ast, V.Nathan 7+4reb+1ast
Limoges CSP: Y.Khayat 20+6reb+3ast, M.Yasmin 17+5reb+1ast, D.Hugo 9+1reb+3ast, S.Mbaka Cedrick 9+3reb+4ast, E.Celian 4+3reb+2ast, Y.II Christopher 4+2reb
gschID: 928604
Le Portel – Chalons-Reims 77-99
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Chalons-Reims (17-12) smashed on the road 11th ranked Le Portel (11-19) 99-77 on Friday. Chalons-Reims dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Le Portel’s 38. Chalons-Reims forced 23 Le Portel turnovers and outrebounded them 37-26 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for point guard Alexandre Dogbe (187-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Maxime Semelet (199-2002) helped adding 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Antoine Sobczak (187-2002) responded with 18 points and 4 assists and power forward Thomas Hanquiez (203-2001) scored 19 points (made all of his seven free throws). Chalons-Reims maintains seventh place with 17-12 record. Le Portel lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 19 games lost. They share it with Le Mans. Chalons-Reims will meet at home bottom-ranked Paris BA (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Le Portel will play against Le Mans (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chalons-Reims: C.Ambroise 19+3reb+1ast, D.Alexandre 18+4reb+3ast, S.Maxime 18+7reb, P.Nathan 10+6reb+1ast, K.Thomas 9+4reb+2ast, S.Kameronn 8+7reb+1ast
Le Portel: H.Thomas 19+3reb+3ast, S.Antoine 18+4reb+4ast, V.Cameron 17+2reb+1ast, T.Mouhamed 6+7reb, M.Alexis 5+2reb+3ast, R.Kalvyn 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 928605
ASVEL – Le Mans 69-61
Very expected game in Villeurbanne where 11th ranked Le Mans (11-19) was defeated by first ranked ASVEL (27-1) 69-61 on Saturday. ASVEL outrebounded Le Mans 51-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Swedish forward Zaba Bangala (200-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Romain Parmentelot (190-2004) helped adding 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side Lucas Veraghe (197-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists and Hugo Mienandi (200-2003) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Le Mans players scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for ASVEL. They maintain first place with 27-1 record. Loser Le Mans keeps the eleventh position with 19 games lost. They share it with Le Portel. ASVEL will meet Gravelines (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Le Mans will play against Le Portel (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ASVEL: Z.Bangala 21+8reb+1ast, P.Romain 12+9reb+6ast, R.Zaccharie 10+6reb+3ast, M.Killian 8+6reb, M.Babacar 8+7reb+1ast, K.Kenny 5+10reb+3ast
Le Mans: M.Hugo 14+8reb+1ast, H.Kezia 14+1reb+1ast, V.Lucas 13+13reb+9ast, V.Den Beemt Mathias 10+5reb, P.Louis 8+1reb+1ast, C.Fredy 2+3reb+1ast
gschID: 928606
Paris BA – Orleans 59-62
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventeenth ranked Orleans‘ (5-24) road victory over bottom-ranked Paris BA (3-24) 62-59 on Saturday. Orleans shot 18 for 29 from the free-throw line, while Paris BA only scored one point from the stripe. It was a great evening for Noah Bolanga (199-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Kyllian Rotardier (194-2002) helped adding 15 points. At the losing side Nolan Kingue (194-2003) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and center Marvin Rosele (205-2002) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Paris BA’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Orleans maintains seventeenth place with 5-24 record. Paris BA lost their ninth game in a row. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Orleans will meet at home higher ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Paris BA will play against Chalons-Reims (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orleans: R.Kyllian 15+1reb+3ast, B.Noah 11+8reb+4ast, M.Yves 10+5reb, S.Andy 8+8reb, M.Rutt-Arsen 8+1reb, B.Josue 7+8reb
Paris BA: K.Nolan 14+5reb+1ast, R.Marvin 10+9reb, M.Maxime 8+1reb+2ast, J.Nathan 7+6reb+5ast, N.Jean 5+3ast, B.Eliyo 4+9reb+2ast
gschID: 928607
Pau-Lacq-Orthez – Cholet 74-73
The most exciting game of round 31 in the ProA U21 took place in Pau. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Cholet (25-4) to sixth ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (20-9) 74-73 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Cholet. Pau-Lacq-Orthez shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Swingman Marc-Olivier Lasserre (199-2002) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Dorian Okemba (187-2002) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez players scored in double figures. Pau-Lacq-Orthez’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Kevin Marsillon-Noleo (202-2002) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and guard Camille Jean (188-2002) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Pau-Lacq-Orthez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dijon. Cholet at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Pau-Lacq-Orthez is looking forward to face Orleans (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cholet will play against Levallois (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: L.Marc-Olivier 21+5reb+3ast, S.Thuilliez 17+2reb, O.Dorian 12+3reb+6ast, M.Fabio 12+3reb+4ast, G.Hassane 5, O.Madiba 3+4reb
Cholet: J.Camille 22+2reb+4ast, M.Kevin 19+9reb+1ast, L.Matheo 10+4reb+6ast, D.Lucas 7+6reb+8ast, A.Curtis 6+2reb+3ast, S.Tidjane 4+1reb+1ast
gschID: 928608
Strasbourg – Bourg 68-79
Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Strasbourg (9-18) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Bourg (16-12) 79-68 on Friday. Bourg forced 21 Strasbourg turnovers. It was a great evening for swingman Corentin Falcoz (192-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points. Hugo Cosse (196-2002) helped adding 11 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side British forward Michael Belle (200-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and William Beugre-Kassi (198-2004) scored 17 points. Five Bourg and four Strasbourg players scored in double figures. Bourg moved-up to eighth place. Loser Strasbourg keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. Bourg will meet at home Fos-Provence (#9) in the next round. Strasbourg will play against Roanne (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bourg: A.Bouba 17+5reb+1ast, F.Corentin 17+4reb+2ast, B.Elian 13+2reb+5ast, S.Moulaye 12+6reb, H.Cosse 11+8reb+4ast, S.Anthony 9+3reb+3ast
Strasbourg: B.Michael 17+13reb+5ast, B.William 17+4reb+2ast, T.Harold 12+6reb+1ast, M.Hugo 10+5reb+1ast, D.Gilles 4+4reb, M.Kylian 2+1ast
gschID: 928610
Monaco – Fos-Provence 91-95
Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Fos-Provence (16-13) won against on the road 15th ranked Monaco (9-20) 95-91 on Sunday. Fos-Provence made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Fos-Provence outrebounded Monaco 47-36 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Fos-Provence made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for Nelson Cece (200-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Kevin Minar (195-2004) helped adding 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Monaco guard Nicolas Vanel (193-2003) responded with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and Monaco center Jordan Ratton (203-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Fos-Provence. They maintain ninth place with 16-13 record. Monaco lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 20 games lost. Fos-Provence will meet higher ranked Bourg (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Monaco will play against Limoges CSP (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fos-Provence: D.Jordan 17+3reb+2ast, C.Nelson 16+7reb+3ast, M.Kevin 15+5reb+5ast, M.Willian 12+7reb, R.Austin 12+5reb+7ast, K.Ousmane 9+2reb+2ast
Monaco: P.Matys 22+4reb+1ast, N.Vanel 22+8reb+7ast, J.Ratton 21+11reb, N.Gasser 16+2reb+7ast, N.Jeremie 6+4reb, L.Flavio 4+1reb
gschID: 981853
Limoges CSP – Chalons-Reims 73-72
Seventh-ranked Chalons-Reims (17-12) made lots of trouble for third ranked Limoges CSP (21-8). Limoges CSP managed to secure only one-point victory 73-72. However their fans expected much easier game. Chalons-Reims was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Hugo Desseignet (175-2003) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Lebanese Yousef Khayat (201-2003) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Maxime Semelet (199-2002) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds and guard Kameronn Selebangue (190-2004) added 10 points and 4 assists in the effort for Chalons-Reims. Chalons-Reims’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Limoges CSP maintains third place with 21-8 record having five points less than leader ASVEL. Chalons-Reims at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Limoges CSP will play against Monaco (#15) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chalons-Reims will play against Paris BA (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Limoges CSP: M.Yasmin 19+2reb+1ast, Y.Khayat 17+7reb+1ast, S.Mbaka Cedrick 12+5reb+2ast, E.Celian 9+4reb+3ast, D.Hugo 8+11reb+9ast, N.Yannick 4+2reb
Chalons-Reims: S.Maxime 17+7reb+3ast, D.Alexandre 13+2reb+2ast, K.Thomas 10+1reb+2ast, S.Kameronn 10+4reb+4ast, C.Ambroise 8+6reb+1ast, D.Ibrahim 8+7reb
gschID: 981854
ASVEL – Pau-Lacq-Orthez 95-67
There was no surprise in Villeurbanne where 6th ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (20-9) was crushed by first ranked ASVEL (27-1) 95-67 on Tuesday. ASVEL dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Pau-Lacq-Orthez’s 36. ASVEL forced 23 Pau-Lacq-Orthez turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for forward Kenny Kasiama (206-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. Gambian center Babacar Mbye (212-2002) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four ASVEL players scored in double figures. ASVEL’s coach Anthony Brossard felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Madiba Owona (193-2004) responded with 19 points and swingman Marc-Olivier Lasserre (199-2002) scored 13 points. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for ASVEL. They maintain first place with 27-1 record. Loser Pau-Lacq-Orthez dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with Dijon. ASVEL will meet Gravelines (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play against Orleans (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ASVEL: K.Kenny 23+2reb+3ast, M.Killian 15+1reb, M.Babacar 15+8reb+1ast, R.Zaccharie 14+4reb+2ast, P.Romain 11+4reb+6ast, Z.Bangala 8+4reb+1ast
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: O.Madiba 19+4reb+1ast, L.Marc-Olivier 13+3reb+3ast, G.Hassane 10+3reb, O.Dorian 9+4reb, M.Fabio 9+2reb+6ast, E.Rudy 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 981855
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