The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most exciting game of round 25 in the ProA U21 took place in Strasbourg. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Strasbourg (16-8) to eighth ranked Dijon (16-10) 101-98 on Saturday evening. Dijon forced 20 Strasbourg turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Lebanese center Karl Zamatta (202-2006) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Bastien Rieber (187-2005) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 16 assists for the winners. Dijon’s coach Elise Prodhomme used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Maxence Lemoine (187-2007) answered with 44 points (!!!) and 4 assists for Strasbourg. Dijon moved-up to seventh place. Strasbourg at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Dijon are looking forward to face league’s second-placed Monaco at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Strasbourg will play against Le Mans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Cholet (17-8) against sixth ranked Nanterre (16-9) on Saturday night. Host Cholet was defeated by Nanterre in Cholet 100-83. Guard Timeo Pons (200-2006) stepped up and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Nathan Zulemie chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Nanterre’s coach Alexandre Taunais allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Aaron Towo-Nansi (178-2009, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 19 points and 6 assists. Nanterre maintains sixth place with 16-9 record. Cholet lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Le Mans. Nanterre will play against La Rochelle (#14) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cholet will play against St-Quentin (#16) in Saint-Quentin and hopes to get back on the winning track.
ProA U21 top team – Bourg (23-2) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Paris (11-17) 89-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Paris. Wilson Jacques nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. Ilian Moungalla came up with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for Paris in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bourg have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 23-2 record. Loser Paris keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Bourg will meet ASVEL (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Paris will play against Chalon/Saone and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 25 were not that significant. Nancy was beaten by Chalon/Saone on the road 73-72. Monaco destroyed St-Quentin on its own court 100-75. Le Mans outscored Gravelines in a road game 88-64. Le Portel managed to beat ASVEL at home 82-70. Limoges was defeated by La Rochelle on the opponent’s court 79-71. Paris beat Dijon in a home game 88-87.
The most impressive performance of 25th round was 30 points and 5 rebounds by Mervyn Muamba of Dijon.
Cholet – Nanterre 83-100
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Cholet (17-8) against sixth ranked Nanterre (16-9) on Saturday night. Host Cholet was defeated by Nanterre in Cholet 100-83. Nanterre dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Cholet‘s 48. They outrebounded Cholet 39-25 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Nanterre players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Guard Timeo Pons (200-2006) stepped up and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and point guard Nathan Zulemie (175-2004) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Nanterre’s coach Alexandre Taunais allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Aaron Towo-Nansi (178-2009, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 19 points and 6 assists and forward Gabin Lefort (202-2006) scored 16 points. Five Nanterre and four Cholet players scored in double figures. Nanterre maintains sixth place with 16-9 record. Cholet lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Le Mans. Nanterre will play against La Rochelle (#14) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cholet will play against St-Quentin (#16) in Saint-Quentin and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Nanterre: N.Zulemie 19+6reb+4ast, T.Pons 17+8reb+4ast, M.Dicko 16+4reb+1ast, K.Djopmo 14+4reb+5ast, S.Correa 13+5reb+1ast, J.Durand 12+2reb+4ast
Cholet: A.Towo-Nansi 19+4reb+6ast, G.Lefort 16+4reb+3ast, R.Pluvy 14+1reb+4ast, L.Levillain 13+4reb+2ast, R.Valakou 9+6reb+4ast, B.Traore 7+2reb+2ast
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Strasbourg – Dijon 98-101
The most exciting game of round 25 in the ProA U21 took place in Strasbourg. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Strasbourg (16-8) to eighth ranked Dijon (16-10) 101-98 on Saturday evening. Dijon forced 20 Strasbourg turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Lebanese center Karl Zamatta (202-2006) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Guard Bastien Rieber (187-2005) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 16 assists for the winners. Four Dijon players scored in double figures. Dijon’s coach Elise Prodhomme used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Maxence Lemoine (187-2007) answered with 44 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward Matheo Coffi (203-2005) added 15 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Strasbourg. Dijon moved-up to seventh place. Strasbourg at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Dijon are looking forward to face league’s second-placed Monaco at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Strasbourg will play against Le Mans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dijon: K.Zamatta 26+8reb+3ast, M.Balanca 25+6reb+2ast, M.Muamba 22+8reb+1ast, B.Rieber 15+5reb+16ast, K.Yonzima 7+2reb+2ast, L.Meite 3+1reb
Strasbourg: M.Lemoine 44+3reb+4ast, A.Ragoo-Francillette 18+4reb+2ast, M.Coffi 15+11reb+3ast, E.Merlin 6+6reb+5ast, H.Tchoua 5+7reb+1ast, S.Thiam 4+1ast
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Chalon/Saone – Nancy 73-72
There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Chalon/Saone (14-12) edged at home 7th ranked Nancy (15-10) 73-72 on Saturday. Point guard Akram Naji (193-2007) nailed 16 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Sohann Mendy (, agency: BIG) accounted for 12 points and 10 rebounds. Chalon/Saone’s coach Romain Chenaud used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Marc-Owen Fodzo (180-2006) came up with 32 points and 6 rebounds and Madagascar forward Jerry Rabibisoa (203-2004) added 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Nancy in the defeat. Chalon/Saone moved-up to ninth place. Loser Nancy dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. Chalon/Saone will meet Paris (#11) on the road in the next round. Nancy will play against Le Portel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chalon/Saone: A.Naji 16+4reb+5ast, N.Badibanga 16+4reb+1ast, S.Mendy 12+10reb+2ast, Y.Tonnellier 9+7reb+2ast, L.Kante 7+3reb+2ast, A.Darsonville 6+3reb
Nancy: M.Fodzo 32+6reb+1ast, T.Dubois 10+4reb+5ast, J.Rabibisoa 8+10reb+4ast, A.Nfomoum-Lomby 6+2reb, E.Zenon 6+7reb, I.Fevry 6+1reb
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Monaco – St-Quentin 100-75
Very expected game when 16th ranked St-Quentin (1-24) was smashed on the road by third ranked Monaco (18-7) 100-75 on Saturday. Monaco dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to St-Quentin‘s 50. Monaco forced 21 St-Quentin turnovers and outrebounded them 47-30 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Monaco looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Soumaila Koita (214-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Monaco swingman Loic Noudogbessi (195-2004) accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Mohamed Diakite (208-2006) came up with 32 points and 7 rebounds and center Djiguiba Traore (203-2005) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for St-Quentin in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Monaco have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. St-Quentin lost seventeenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Monaco will meet Dijon (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. St-Quentin will play against Cholet (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Monaco: S.Koita 30+12reb, M.Gros 21+3reb+3ast, L.Noudogbessi 13+12reb+3ast, K.Kepezinskas 9+3reb+3ast, M.Klitschko 8+5reb, M.Moudio 7+1reb+1ast
St-Quentin: M.Diakite 32+7reb+3ast, D.Traore 13+6reb+3ast, A.Francois 8+2reb+1ast, M.Ingea 6, C.Villiers 5+5reb+1ast, M.Laubouet 5+2reb+3ast
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Gravelines – Le Mans 64-88
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Le Mans (17-8) rolled over on the road 13th ranked Gravelines (9-16) 88-64 on Friday. Le Mans dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Gravelines‘ 26. Le Mans looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Power forward David Simonovic (209-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and guard Bastien Grasshoff (193-2007) accounted for 16 points and 5 assists. Four Le Mans players scored in double figures. Guard Evan Boisdur (184-2005) came up with 19 points and 4 assists and Milan Albisua-Pisou added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Gravelines in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Le Mans moved-up to third place, which they share with Cholet. Loser Gravelines keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Le Mans will meet at home Strasbourg (#5) in the next round. Gravelines will play against Limoges (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Le Mans: A.Samat 19+3reb+2ast, B.Grasshoff 16+3reb+5ast, H.Nguyen 13+1reb+5ast, D.Simonovic 10+14reb+2ast, A.Dekaki 8+6reb+1ast, B.Simonovic 6+1reb+1ast
Gravelines: E.Boisdur 19+2reb+4ast, M.Albisua-Pisou 14+5reb+2ast, N.Boigne 12+1reb, M.Gouhier-Schaller 9+9reb, A.Villain 6+7reb+3ast, M.Nguidjol 2+1reb+1ast
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Le Portel – ASVEL 82-70
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked ASVEL (10-16) lost on the road to tenth ranked Le Portel (13-12) 82-70 on Saturday. Le Portel forced 26 ASVEL turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Christopher Ebunangombe (197-2007) nailed 19 points for the winning side and center Izan Le Meut (210-2004) accounted for 10 points and 9 rebounds. Le Portel’s coach Thierry Boess used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Arthur Gruszka (199-2009) came up with 18 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and forward Philibert Loussavouvou (190-2007) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for ASVEL in the defeat. Le Portel maintains tenth place with 13-12 record. Loser ASVEL keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Le Portel will meet higher ranked Nancy (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. ASVEL will play against the league’s leader Bourg (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Le Portel: C.Ebunangombe 19+3reb, H.Sangare 14+2reb+4ast, I.Le Meut 10+9reb+2ast, M.Douglas 9+2reb+1ast, E.Bussing 9, K.Mpete 7+1reb+1ast
ASVEL: A.Gruszka 18+3reb+1ast, A.Loussavouvou 14+3reb+3ast, A.Mendy 13+5reb+1ast, T.Duchamp 9+3reb+4ast, P.Loussavouvou 8+7reb+6ast, R.Mendy 6+6reb+1ast
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La Rochelle – Limoges 79-71
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked La Rochelle‘s (5-20) home victory over 15th ranked Limoges (2-24) 79-71 on Saturday. La Rochelle forced 26 Limoges turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Boris Bourichon (188-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side and Thibault Desplace accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four La Rochelle players scored in double figures. Kenny Courset (198-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and forward Issiaga Sylla (192-2007) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Limoges in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. La Rochelle maintains fourteenth place with 5-20 record. Limoges lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 24 games lost. La Rochelle will meet higher ranked Nanterre (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Limoges will play against Gravelines (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Rochelle: B.Bourichon 18+5reb+10ast, T.Desplace 17+9reb+2ast, S.Chabbi 17+3reb+6ast, S.Danfa 15+6reb+3ast, N.Mbaye 6+2reb+1ast, C.Gatera 3+5reb+1ast
Limoges: K.Courset 15+12reb, I.Sylla 11+11reb+2ast, P.Den Ouden 10+5reb, B.Chretien 10+4reb, N.Derammelaere 8+6reb, D.Rinaldo-Komlan 7+6reb+3ast
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Bourg – Paris 89-72
ProA U21 top team – Bourg (23-2) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Paris (11-17) 89-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Paris. Bourg made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Paris turnovers and outrebounded them 47-22 including a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bourg looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Wilson Jacques (213-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and guard Leeroy Nijean (196-2006) accounted for 18 points and 10 rebounds. Four Bourg players scored in double figures. Ilian Moungalla (194-2007) came up with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and guard Yssam Moungalla (196-2005) added 17 points respectively for Paris in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bourg have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 23-2 record. Loser Paris keeps the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Bourg will meet ASVEL (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Paris will play against Chalon/Saone and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bourg: W.Jacques 27+14reb+3ast, L.Nijean 18+10reb+3ast, A.Bryant 16+3reb+1ast, L.Sifferlin 15+4reb+2ast, A.Humeau 5+8reb+7ast, K.Kane 4+3reb+5ast
Paris: Y.Moungalla 17+4reb+2ast, I.Moungalla 16+4reb+5ast, S.Penda 11+5reb+1ast, K.Kouame-Zeze 8+1reb+7ast, D.Azema 7+3reb+2ast, N.Delag 6
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Paris – Dijon 88-87
There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Dijon (16-10) was edged on the road by eleventh ranked Paris (11-17) 88-87 on Wednesday. Paris made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Ilian Moungalla (194-2007) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side and guard Yssam Moungalla (196-2005) accounted for 16 points and 5 assists. Forward Mervyn Muamba (197-2005) came up with 30 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and forward Tom Audry (198-2007) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Dijon in the defeat. Dijon’s coach Elise Prodhomme rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Paris. They maintain eleventh place with 11-17 record. Loser Dijon dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Paris will meet at home higher ranked Chalon/Saone (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dijon will play against the league’s second-placed Monaco having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Paris: I.Moungalla 20+5reb+11ast, Y.Moungalla 16+3reb+5ast, K.Kouame-Zeze 14+4reb+1ast, M.Vounang 8+2reb, S.Bringer 8+6reb+2ast, Q.Mugwanya 7+2reb+1ast
Dijon: M.Muamba 30+5reb, K.Yonzima 17+3reb+2ast, T.Audry 16+6reb+7ast, K.Zamatta 9+3reb+1ast, M.Balanca 5+3reb, B.Rieber 4+4reb+10ast
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