Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Betclic ELITE ProA round 10 most important game was a victory of Monaco over one of their biggest challengers Bourg 109-94 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JL Bourg. Monaco dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to JL Bourg‘s 34 and made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Monaco had a 28-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by JL Bourg helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Guinean-American forward Alpha Diallo (201-1997, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws). American point guard Mike James (185-1990, college: Lamar) contributed with 15 points and 7 assists for the winners. Monaco’s coach Vasilis Spanoulis used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Joel Ayayi (193-2000, college: Gonzaga) replied with 22 points and 5 assists for JL Bourg. Defending champion (7-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with ASVEL. Bourg at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Saint Quentin. Monaco is looking forward to face league’s second-placed Paris on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bourg will play against Le Mans and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (7-3) against tenth ranked SIG Strasbourg (5-5) on Sunday night. Visiting ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket was edged by SIG Strasbourg in a tough game in Strasbourg 75-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket. Croatian swingman Filip Kruslin (198-1989) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Hugo Invernizzi chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Andre Roberson (201-1991, college: Colorado) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Strasbourg moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. ASVEL at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Monaco. Strasbourg will play against league’s leader Cholet at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. ASVEL will play against Limoges and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Betclic ELITE ProA top team – Cholet Basket (8-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked Chalon/Saor (2-8) 88-74. Stefan Smith notched 21 points to lead the effort. Even 16 points by Zeljko Sakic did not help to save the game for Chalon/Saone. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cholet Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Loser Chalon/Saor keeps the fifteenth place with eight games lost. Cholet will meet Strasbourg (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Chalon/Saone will play against Saint Quentin (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Nancy beat Le Mans on the road 96-85. Le Portel lost to Paris on its own court 78-87. Bottom-ranked La Rochelle was outscored by Limoges in a road game 62-83. Nanterre recorded a loss to Dijon at home 72-77. Gravelines defeated Saint Quentin on the opponent’s court 86-83.
Cholet – Chalon/Saone 88-74
Betclic ELITE ProA top team – Cholet Basket (8-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked Chalon/Saor (2-8) 88-74. Cholet made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Chalon/Saone turnovers. Jamaican-Canadian guard Stefan Smith (187-1999, college: St.John’s, agency: Players Group) notched 21 points (made all of his seven free throws) to lead the effort and point guard Gerald Ayayi (191-2001) supported him with 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 16 points by Croatian Zeljko Sakic (204-1988) did not help to save the game for Chalon/Saone. Lionel Gaudoux (198-1995) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Cholet and five Chalon/Saone players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cholet Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Loser Chalon/Saor keeps the fifteenth place with eight games lost. Cholet will meet Strasbourg (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Chalon/Saone will play against Saint Quentin (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chalon/Saone: Z.Sakic 16+2reb+2ast, N.Nenadic 14+3reb+2ast, J.Hill 13+1ast, M.Stockton 11+1reb+2ast, L.Gaudoux 11+7reb+2ast, Y.Choupas 5+2reb
Cholet: S.Smith 21+3ast, G.Ayayi 14+4reb+2ast, N.De Sousa 12+1reb+5ast, B.Vautier 10+8reb+1ast, J.McNeace 9+5reb, A.Wheeler 6+8reb+2ast
gschID: 1178863
Bourg – Monaco 94-109
Betclic ELITE ProA round 10 most important game was a victory of Monaco over one of their biggest challengers Bourg 109-94 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JL Bourg. Monaco dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to JL Bourg‘s 34 and made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Monaco had a 28-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by JL Bourg helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Guinean-American forward Alpha Diallo (201-1997, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws). American point guard Mike James (185-1990, college: Lamar) contributed with 15 points and 7 assists for the winners. Monaco’s coach Vasilis Spanoulis used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Joel Ayayi (193-2000, college: Gonzaga) replied with 22 points and 5 assists and international point guard Hugo Benitez (192-2001) added 16 points and 6 assists in the effort for JL Bourg. Four JL Bourg players scored in double figures. Defending champion (7-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with ASVEL. Bourg at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Saint Quentin. Monaco is looking forward to face league’s second-placed Paris on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bourg will play against Le Mans and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bourg: J.Ayayi 22+4reb+5ast, H.Benitez 16+3reb+6ast, J.Usher 11+2reb, X.Castaneda 11+3ast, M.Courby 10+3reb+3ast, A.Nelson 9+3reb+1ast
Monaco: A.Diallo 17+7reb+5ast, J.Loyd 16+2ast, M.James 15+3reb+7ast, J.Blossomgame 12+2reb, M.Strazel 11+1ast, P.Cornelie 10+4reb
gschID: 1178864
Le Mans – Nancy 85-96
There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Sluc Nancy (5-5) beat on the road higher ranked Le Mans (5-5) 96-85 on Sunday. Nancy looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Chris Clemons (175-1997, college: Campbell) notched 22 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Clement Frisch (201-2002) supported him with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) by the former international power forward Wilfried Yeguete (202-1991, college: Florida) did not help to save the game for Le Mans. American forward David DiLeo (199-1997, college: CMU) added 19 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Four Le Mans players scored in double figures. Sluc Nancy have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Le Mans. Nancy will meet Nanterre (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Le Mans will play against Bourg (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Le Mans: D.DiLeo 19+5reb+2ast, T.Hudgins 17+1reb+4ast, N.Penda 16+6reb+1ast, W.Yeguete 15+15reb+2ast, M.Ngouama 9+1reb+3ast, T.Thomas 5+1reb+4ast
Nancy: C.Frisch 22+7reb+1ast, C.Clemons 22+3reb+7ast, C.Walker 19+4reb+5ast, Z.Perrin 9+5reb+2ast, S.Thompson 8+7reb, M.Amini 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1178865
Le Portel – Paris 78-87
Very expected game when 13th ranked Le Portel (3-7) lost at home to third ranked Paris Basket (8-2) 87-78 on Saturday. Paris outrebounded Le Portel 41-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. The former international guard Nadir Hifi (188-2002) notched 25 points to lead the effort and American swingman Tyson Ward (198-1997, college: NDSU) supported him with 11 points. Paris Basket’s coach Tiago Splitter allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by Elhadji-Digue Diawara (204-1998) did not help to save the game for Le Portel. American guard DeAndre Gholston (195-2000, college: Missouri) added 20 points for lost side. Paris Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Le Portel keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Nanterre. Paris will meet at home Monaco (#4) in the next round. Le Portel will play against Dijon (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Le Portel: D.Gholston 20+3reb+2ast, E.Diawara 19+9reb+1ast, K.Zoriks 11+3reb, L.Konate 7+2reb, M.Boyer 7+5reb, J.Nunge 6+3reb+3ast
Paris: N.Hifi 25+1reb+1ast, S.Herrera 12+1reb, T.Ward 11+4reb+2ast, L.Cavaliere 8+5reb+1ast, C.Malcolm 7+4reb+1ast, M.Lo 7+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1178866
Limoges – La Rochelle 83-62
Very predictable result when eleventh ranked Limoges CSP Elite (5-5) rolled over at home bottom-ranked La Rochelle (1-9) 83-62 on Saturday. Limoges made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Limoges outrebounded La Rochelle 39-26 including 32 on the defensive glass. Limoges looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Souley Boum (190-1999, college: Xavier) notched 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and the former international swingman Nicolas Lang (198-1990) supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Limoges CSP Elite’s coach Jean-Marc Dupraz felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by British power forward Jubrile Belo (204-1998, college: Montana St.) did not help to save the game for La Rochelle. American center Clifton Moore (209-1999, college: Providence) added 10 points for lost side. Limoges moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. La Rochelle lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Limoges will meet higher ranked ASVEL (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Rochelle will play against Gravelines (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
La Rochelle: J.Belo-Osagie 16+6reb, J.Saibou 10+1reb+2ast, C.Moore 10+3reb+2ast, R.Hawkins 8+2reb+1ast, J.Niziol 7+4reb+1ast, G.Clerc 5+2reb+1ast
Limoges: N.Lang 22+3reb+4ast, S.Boum 21+7reb+2ast, T.Bluiett 9+6reb+2ast, M.Diarra 8+5reb+2ast, V.Amsellem 7+4reb+4ast, A.Chassang 5+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1178867
Nanterre – Dijon 72-77
There was a minor upset when 12th ranked JSF Nanterre (3-7) lost at home to fourteenth ranked JDA Dijon (3-6) 77-72 on Saturday. Dijon made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Markis McDuffie (203-1997, college: Wichita St.) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Ilias Kamardine (193-2003) supported him with 14 points. JDA Dijon’s coach Laurent Legname allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 18 points and 5 assists by point guard Milan Barbitch (197-2001) did not help to save the game for Nanterre. American forward Justin Tillman (203-1996, college: VCU) added 12 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Nanterre players scored in double figures. Dijon moved-up to twelfth place. Loser JSF Nanterre dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Le Portel. Dijon will meet Le Portel (#14) on the road in the next round. Nanterre will play against Nancy and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nanterre: M.Barbitch 18+3reb+5ast, J.Tillman 12+8reb+2ast, B.Sene 12+4reb+5ast, P.Lacombe 12+5reb+1ast, L.Dussoulier 7+2reb+3ast, R.Prkacin 6+4reb+2ast
Dijon: M.McDuffie 19+12reb+3ast, I.Kamardine 14+1reb+2ast, C.Sengfelder 10+4reb+1ast, J.Dally 8+2reb, P.Booth 7+1reb, G.Hrovat 6+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1178868
Saint Quentin – Gravelines 83-86
There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Gravelines-Dunkerque (5-5) edged on the road higher ranked Saint-Quentin (6-4) 86-83 on Friday. Gravelines made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Saint Quentin outrebounded Gravelines 40-23 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Gravelines shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Glynn Watson Jr (183-1997, college: Nebraska) notched 27 points and 8 assists to lead the effort and the other American import swingman Chris Babb (196-1990, college: Iowa St.) supported him with 22 points and 5 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Even a double-double of 12 points and 17 rebounds by Polish center Dominik Olejniczak (213-1996, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Saint Quentin. American Jerome Robinson (197-1997, college: Boston Coll.) added 22 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Saint-Quentin’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Gravelines moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Saint-Quentin dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Bourg. Gravelines will meet bottom-ranked La Rochelle (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saint Quentin will play against Chalon/Saone (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saint Quentin: J.Robinson 22+3reb+3ast, G.Oniangue 15+2reb, E.Goudou-Sinha 15+2reb+2ast, D.Olejniczak 12+17reb+2ast, K.Moore 6+2reb+3ast, L.Boucaud 5+2reb+4ast
Gravelines: G.Watson Jr. 27+4reb+8ast, C.Babb 22+1reb+5ast, V.Fofana 11+3reb, G.Bezhanishvili 11+6reb, T.Agee 9+7reb+5ast, T.Cornely 3+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1178869
Strasbourg – ASVEL 77-75
Very important is a road loss of third ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (7-3) against tenth ranked SIG Strasbourg (5-5) on Sunday night. Visiting ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket was edged by SIG Strasbourg in a tough game in Strasbourg 75-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket. Strasbourg players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Croatian swingman Filip Kruslin (198-1989) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Hugo Invernizzi (198-1993) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Andre Roberson (201-1991, college: Colorado) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Nando De Colo (196-1987) scored 19 points and 4 assists. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Strasbourg moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. ASVEL at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Monaco. Strasbourg will play against league’s leader Cholet at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. ASVEL will play against Limoges and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
ASVEL: N.De Colo 19+1reb+4ast, A.Roberson 14+9reb+2ast, N.Sako 9+9reb, T.Maledon 8+2ast, M.N’Diaye 7+4reb+2ast, J.Lauvergne 6+1ast
Strasbourg: F.Kruslin 19+7reb+3ast, H.Invernizzi 14+7reb+5ast, B.Dessert 10+7reb+1ast, V.Chikoko 9+5reb, M.Fitts 9+2ast, M.Lemoine 6+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1178870
