Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most important game in the last round took place in Nantes between third ranked Chorale de Roanne (11-5) and twentieth ranked Nantes (4-12) on Friday night. Chorale de Roanne was defeated by Nantes on the road 84-97. Nantes made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Roanne helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kyle Riddley (192-1996, college: Pfeiffer) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Darel Poirier (207-1997) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Bruno Cingala-Mata (205-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Roanne. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nantes moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Chalons-Reims. Roanne at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with Aix-Maurienne and Blois. Nantes is looking forward to face higher ranked Saint-Chamond (#13) in Saint Chamond in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Roanne will play at home against the league’s second-placed Orleans (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Chorale de Roanne (11-5) against fifth ranked ADA Blois (11-5) on Tuesday night. Host Chorale de Roanne was defeated by ADA Blois in a tough game in Roanne 92-97. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Siyani Chambers (183-1993, college: Harvard) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 assists and Jacques Alingue who added 8 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side power forward Florian Leopold (204-2000) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Blois moved-up to third place, which they share with Roanne and Aix-Maurienne. Blois will play against Gries-Souffel (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Roanne will play against the league’s second-placed Orleans (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Fos-sur-Mer between Provence Basket and Olympique Antibes. Sixteenth ranked Provence Basket (6-10) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Olympique Antibes (9-7). Provence Basket managed to escape with a 1-point win 83-82 on Friday evening. The winners were led by Robert Turner III who scored that evening 31 points and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 7 assists by Antoine Eito did not help to save the game for Antibes. Olympique Antibes’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Fos-sur-Mer moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Hyeres-Toulon and Vichy. Antibes lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Poitiers. Fos-sur-Mer will meet Hyeres-Toulon (#15) on the road in the next round. Antibes will play against Chartres (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Gries-Souffel was beaten by Denain-Voltaire on the road 87-72. Bottom-ranked Chartres lost to Boulazac on its own court 79-86. Caen unfortunately lost to Orleans in a road game 77-89. Saint-Chamond recorded a loss to Rouen at home 70-88. Hyeres-Toulon was crushed by Blois on the opponent’s court 94-60. Pau-Lacq-Orthez beat Evreux in a home game 84-67. Poitiers lost to Vichy on the road 87-91. Orleans managed to outperform Nantes on its own court 92-80. Aix-Maurienne managed to beat Chalons-Reims in Aix-les-Bains 102-94.
Denain-Voltaire – Gries-Souffel 87-72
There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Denain Voltaire (8-8) beat at home 9th ranked Gries-Souffel (8-8) 87-72 on Friday. The winners were led by Vincentian-Canadian Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) who scored that evening 17 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Neftali Difuidi-Walokwa (193-2001) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Five Denain Voltaire players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by guard Marcus Gomis (183-2000) did not help to save the game for Gries-Souffel. Center Yvann MBaya (209-2001) added 9 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Denain-Voltaire moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Gries-Souffel. Denain-Voltaire will meet higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gries-Souffel will play against Blois (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gries-Souffel: M.Gomis 17+2ast, A.Jeanne-Rose 14+2reb+1ast, S.Bogues 13+1reb, Y.MBaya 9+8reb+1ast, L.Ca 6+9reb, L.Beyhurst 5+2reb+6ast
Denain-Voltaire: L.Phillip 17+8reb+1ast, N.Difuidi-Walokwa 15+3reb+4ast, M.Lasserre 13+3reb, L.Cabbil 13+7ast, E.Miyem 11+8reb+1ast, O.Troisfontaines 9+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1181732
Chartres – Boulazac 79-86
Very expected game when 20th ranked C’Chartres (3-13) lost at home to second ranked Boulazac Basket (13-3) 86-79 on Saturday. Boulazac made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. The winners were led by point guard Hugo Robineau (193-2000) who scored that evening 24 points and American point guard Angelo Warner (188-1992, college: Morehead St.) supported him with 23 points. Four Boulazac Basket players scored in double figures. Even 30 points by American guard Desi Washington (188-1992, college: St.Peter’s) did not help to save the game for Chartres. Nigerian-American power forward TK Edogi (203-1994, college: Iona) added 10 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Boulazac Basket have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Orleans. Chartres lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Boulazac will meet at home Vichy (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chartres will play against Antibes (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chartres: D.Washington 30+4reb+2ast, I.Nwamu 13+1reb+2ast, T.Edogi 10+5reb+1ast, F.Fortas 7+2reb+1ast, M.Kouguere 5+1reb+1ast, V.Mopsus 5+4reb+3ast
Boulazac: H.Robineau 24+2reb+3ast, A.Warner 23+4reb+1ast, L.Cassier 12+2reb, C.Cavallo 10+5reb+5ast, M.Suka-Umu 8+2reb+2ast, B.Mbye 4+4reb
gschID: 1181734
Orleans – Caen 89-77
Rather predictable result when second ranked Entente Orleans 45 (13-3) won against at home 6th ranked Calvados (10-6) 89-77 on Saturday. Orleans made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Caen turnovers. Strangely Caen outrebounded Orleans 35-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American guard Lee Moore (194-1995, college: UTEP, agency: 011 Sports) who scored that evening 27 points and Ludovic Negrobar (207-1991) supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Even 17 points by point guard Yann Siegwarth (185-1993) did not help to save the game for Caen. Bahamas forward Rashad Davis (195-1996, college: FIU) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Entente Orleans 45 have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Boulazac. Newly promoted Caen keeps the sixth place with six games lost. Orleans will meet Roanne (#5) on the road in the next round. Caen will play against Chalons-Reims and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caen: Y.Siegwarth 17+3reb+3ast, R.Davis 11+8reb, B.Coulibaly 11+3reb+2ast, M.Norelia 9+3reb+2ast, K.Facey 8+5reb+1ast, P.Hannequin 7+1reb
Orleans: L.Moore 27+1reb+3ast, L.Negrobar 21+7reb+1ast, T.Gabric 17+3reb+1ast, M.Houmounou 9+3reb+4ast, R.Demahis-Ballou 5+2reb+1ast, B.Niasse 4+1ast
gschID: 1181735
Saint-Chamond – Rouen 70-88
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked SPO Rouen and 10th ranked Saint Chamond had identical 7-8 record. But Saint Chamond was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Rouen 88-70 on Friday night. Rouen made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Saint-Chamond turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by DR Congolese power forward Yasmin Mambo (205-2002) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Clarence Nadolny (192-2000, college: Texas Tech) supported him with 20 points. Four SPO Rouen players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by point guard Mathieu Guichard (188-1988) did not help to save the game for Saint-Chamond. Guard Sofiane Briki (193-1999) added 6 points and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. SPO Rouen (8-8) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Saint Chamond dropped to the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Rouen will meet at home Evreux (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saint-Chamond will play against Nantes (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saint-Chamond: M.Guichard 14+1reb+1ast, J.Kok 11+2reb, A.Racine 10+1reb, T.Magrit 8+3ast, M.Hamon-Crespin 7+3reb, B.Moujib 6+5reb+1ast
Rouen: C.Nadolny 20+2reb+2ast, Y.Mambo 17+6reb+2ast, K.Gourari 13+5reb+3ast, Y.Golitin 10+8reb+3ast, E.Ndjock 8+4reb+2ast, F.Wibaut 7+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1181736
Blois – Hyeres-Toulon 94-60
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked ADA Blois (11-5) outplayed at home 14th ranked Hyeres-Toulon (6-10) 94-60 on Sunday. Blois shot 60.7 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 70.6 percentage. Blois looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Hyeres-Toulon‘s players. The winners were led by American point guard Siyani Chambers (183-1993, college: Harvard) who scored that evening 14 points and 8 assists and point guard Timothe Vergiat (188-1998) supported him with 16 points. ADA Blois’ coach David Morabito felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by Florian Pouaveyoun (203-1999) did not help to save the game for Hyeres-Toulon. Power forward Quentin Losser (202-1999) added 12 points for lost side. Blois moved-up to third place, which they share with Roanne and Aix-Maurienne. Newly promoted Hyeres-Toulon keeps the fourteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Fos-sur-Mer and Vichy. Blois will meet Gries-Souffel (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Fos-sur-Mer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hyres-Toulon: Q.Losser 12+3reb+1ast, Z.Moore 11+3reb, F.Pouaveyoun 11+6reb, M.Greenwood 9+3reb, M.Bordes 5+1reb, H.N’Diaye 4+2reb+1ast
Blois: T.Vergiat 16+1reb+2ast, S.Chambers 14+2reb+8ast, F.Thamba 12+6reb, N.Missia-Dio 10+2reb, F.Damase 10+2reb, M.Sconard 8+2ast
gschID: 1181737
Pau-Lacq-Orthez – Evreux 84-67
There was no surprise when 17th ranked ALM Evreux (5-11) lost on the road to thirteenth ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (8-8) 84-67 on Friday. Pau-Lacq-Orthez looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by swingman Kevin Marsillon-Noleo (200-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Jamaican swingman Walter Whyte (198-1998, college: Boston U.) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 7 rebounds by swingman Paul Rigot (201-1995) did not help to save the game for Evreux. Bahamas Aaron Levarity (203-1997, college: Milligan, agency: Slash Sports) added 16 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Pau-Lacq-Orthez moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser ALM Evreux keeps the seventeenth position with 11 games lost. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will meet higher ranked Poitiers (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Evreux will play against Rouen (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Evreux: P.Rigot 21+7reb, A.Levarity 16+9reb, D.Radnic 9+3reb+4ast, E.Day 7+3ast, B.Fofana 6+4reb, A.Da Silva 4+5reb+10ast
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: W.Whyte 17+5reb, K.Marsillon-Noleo 14+8reb+6ast, M.Missonnier 14+3ast, B.Pinault 13+3reb+4ast, M.Speight 9+5reb+6ast, S.Raharimanantoanina 7
gschID: 1181738
Nantes – Roanne 97-84
The most important game in the last round took place in Nantes between third ranked Chorale de Roanne (11-5) and twentieth ranked Nantes (4-12) on Friday night. Chorale de Roanne was defeated by Nantes on the road 84-97. Nantes made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Roanne helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kyle Riddley (192-1996, college: Pfeiffer) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Darel Poirier (207-1997) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five Nantes players scored in double figures. Power forward Bruno Cingala-Mata (205-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Shawn Tanner (197-2001) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Roanne. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nantes moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Chalons-Reims. Roanne at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with Aix-Maurienne and Blois. Nantes is looking forward to face higher ranked Saint-Chamond (#13) in Saint Chamond in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Roanne will play at home against the league’s second-placed Orleans (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Roanne: B.Cingala-Mata 18+9reb, S.Tanner 15+5reb+2ast, M.Roos 13+4reb+1ast, T.Gomez 11+3ast, H.Gauthier 9+4reb+7ast, M.Courbon 7
Nantes: K.Riddley 25+5reb+6ast, D.Poirier 15+8reb+2ast, M.Kangudia 14+1reb+2ast, I.Haidara 12+3reb, B.Nze 12+4reb+1ast, H.Mienandi 6+7reb
gschID: 1181739
Fos-sur-Mer – Antibes 83-82
A very close game took place in Fos-sur-Mer between Provence Basket and Olympique Antibes. Sixteenth ranked Provence Basket (6-10) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Olympique Antibes (9-7). Provence Basket managed to escape with a 1-point win 83-82 on Friday evening. Fos-sur-Mer looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech) who scored that evening 31 points and 5 assists and point guard Lucas Bourhis (177-2000) supported him with 14 points and 15 assists. Even 12 points and 7 assists by the former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) did not help to save the game for Antibes. American forward Garlon Green (201-1991, college: TCU, agency: Slash Sports) added 12 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for lost side. Four Antibes players scored in double figures. Olympique Antibes’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Fos-sur-Mer moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Hyeres-Toulon and Vichy. Antibes lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Poitiers. Fos-sur-Mer will meet Hyeres-Toulon (#15) on the road in the next round. Antibes will play against Chartres (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Antibes: B.Palo 15+2reb+1ast, A.Eito 12+3reb+7ast, B.Tchouaffe 12, G.Green 12+4reb+4ast, S.Borovnjak 11+2reb+2ast, S.Munanga 6+5reb
Fos-sur-Mer: R.Turner III 31+4reb+5ast, J.Etou 16+6reb, L.Bourhis 14+1reb+15ast, D.Bouquet 9+4reb+3ast, V.Vent 6+7reb+2ast, W.Marie-Anais 5+4reb
gschID: 1181740
Vichy – Poitiers 91-87
There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked JA Vichy (6-10) beat at home higher ranked Poitiers (9-7) 91-87 on Friday. Vichy looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Ivorian point guard Assemian Moulare (184-2003) who scored that evening 26 points and 8 rebounds and forward Damien Nseke Ebele (199-2000) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 10 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by Bosnian-Croatian Ivan Ramljak (203-1990, agency: PEPI SPORT) did not help to save the game for Poitiers. Canadian guard Jahvon Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) added 17 points for lost side. Four Vichy and five Poitiers players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Vichy moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Hyeres-Toulon and Fos-sur-Mer. Loser Poitiers keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Antibes. Vichy will meet league’s leader Boulazac on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Poitiers will play against Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Poitiers: J.Blair 17+4reb+3ast, J.Ojiako 15+3reb, L.Rupnik 13+1reb+5ast, J.Jeanne 12+4reb+1ast, I.Ramljak 10+8reb+7ast, K.Harley 9+1reb+1ast
Vichy: A.Moulare 26+8reb+2ast, D.Nseke Ebele 16+5reb+2ast, B.Eyaga 11+5reb, J.Shepherd 10+4reb+1ast, S.Cape 9+2reb+7ast, L.Dufeal 6+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1181741
Round 11
Orleans – Nantes 92-80
Very expected game when 20th ranked Nantes (4-12) lost on the road to second ranked Entente Orleans 45 (13-3) 92-80 on Tuesday. Orleans looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Lorenzo Thirouard-Samson (197-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 24 points and Dutch center Nathan Kuta (203-2000) supported him with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 6 assists by American guard Kyle Riddley (192-1996, college: Pfeiffer) did not help to save the game for Nantes. Bulgarian Bryce Nze (202-1998, college: Butler, agency: Worldwide SM) added 11 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Entente Orleans 45 have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Boulazac. Loser Nantes dropped to the eighteenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Chalons-Reims. Orleans will meet Roanne (#5) on the road in the next round. Nantes will play against Saint-Chamond (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nantes: K.Riddley 18+1reb+6ast, B.Nze 11+12reb, I.Haidara 9+2reb+1ast, L.Marnette 8+5reb, J.Lofberg 8+4reb+3ast, S.Gauthier 8+1reb+2ast
Orleans: L.Thirouard-Samson 24+3reb+2ast, T.Gabric 13+3reb+2ast, L.Moore 12+4reb+4ast, N.Kuta 11+8reb+5ast, L.Negrobar 8+7reb+1ast, M.Houmounou 7+4reb+5ast
gschID: 1213879
Round 16
Chalons-Reims – Aix-Maurienne 94-102
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Aix-Maurienne (11-5) won against on the road 18th ranked Chalons-Reims (4-12) 102-94 on Tuesday. Aix-Maurienne made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Guyanese Gide Noel (199-1993) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 assists and guard Christopher Dauby (193-1999) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Hasan Varence (198-1997, college: Ohio Dominican) did not help to save the game for Chalons-Reims. Jamaican-Canadian point guard Javon Masters (183-1994, college: UNB, agency: Blacktop Management) added 13 points and 7 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Aix-Maurienne moved-up to third place, which they share with Roanne and Blois. Chalons-Reims lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Nantes. Aix-Maurienne will meet at home Denain-Voltaire (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Chalons-Reims will play against Caen (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chalons-Reims: M.Legat 21+1reb+1ast, H.Varence 18+8reb+2ast, D.Bridgewater 17+1reb+4ast, J.Masters 13+4reb+7ast, G.Grotzinger 13+1reb+4ast, C.Galliou 10+6reb+2ast
Aix-Maurienne: G.Noel 20+1reb+4ast, C.Dauby 16+7reb+1ast, K.Ammour 12+5reb+2ast, S.Kanoute 11+2reb+4ast, C.Falcoz 11+4reb, N.Quinn 10+5reb+3ast
gschID: 1213878
Round 4
Roanne – Blois 92-97
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Chorale de Roanne (11-5) against fifth ranked ADA Blois (11-5) on Tuesday night. Host Chorale de Roanne was defeated by ADA Blois in a tough game in Roanne 92-97. Blois made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Siyani Chambers (183-1993, college: Harvard) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 assists and naturalized Chadian power forward Jacques Alingue (201-1988) who added 8 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side power forward Florian Leopold (204-2000) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Shawn Tanner (197-2001) scored 27 points. Four Roanne players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Blois moved-up to third place, which they share with Roanne and Aix-Maurienne. Blois will play against Gries-Souffel (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Roanne will play against the league’s second-placed Orleans (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Roanne: S.Tanner 27+4reb, F.Leopold 26+7reb, B.Cingala-Mata 13+10reb+1ast, M.Oguine 10+2reb+3ast, H.Gauthier 7+2reb+4ast, M.Roos 5+3reb+2ast
Blois: S.Chambers 25+3reb+13ast, T.Vergiat 19+1reb+1ast, F.Thamba 15+4reb+1ast, J.Alingue 8+11reb+4ast, M.Sconard 8+1reb, F.Damase 7+1reb
gschID: 1213880
