Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The biggest surprise took place in Angers where host Etoile Angers (7-7) beat league’s leader Saint-Quentin (9-3) 80-68 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Saint-Quentin. Etoile Angers made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Etoile Angers made 7 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Saint-Quentin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American point guard Akaemji Williams (175-1996, college: LSSU) who scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Florian Leopold (204-2000) chipped in 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds for the guests. Saint-Quentin’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Etoile Angers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Saint-Quentin at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chalon/Saone. Saint-Quentin will play next round against Quimper UJAP trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Etoile Angers will try to continue on its current victory against seventeenth ranked ALM Evreux on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Chalon/Saor as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader’s (Saint-Quentin) loss. Chalon/Saor defeated 7th ranked Olympique Antibes at home 86-79. Damien Bouquet (196-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Tayler Persons contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. American-Nigerian center Temidayo Yussuf (201-1996, college: LBSU) replied with 21 points and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for Olympique Antibes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Vichy Clermont and Boulazac. Olympique Antibes lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Olympique Antibes will play next round against Denain Voltaire trying to get back on the winning streak. Chalon/Saor will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked La Rochelle on the road.
Bottom-ranked Saint Vallier managed to get a fifth victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Tuesday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains 103-97. Jazzmarr Ferguson scored 32 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Saint Vallier’s coach Philippe Namyst used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. David Nichols responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 assists and 4 steals. Saint Vallier (5-9) moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Stade Rochelais and ASA. Loser Aix-Maurienne dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost. Saint Vallier will meet at home higher ranked Nantes (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Aix-Maurienne will play against Lille Metropole (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Rest of the games of round 14 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Boulazac crushed ASA in a road game 103-80. Chalons-Reims was beaten by Vichy Clermont at home 81-89. St. Chamond won against Denain-Voltaire on the opponent’s court 99-85. Evreux unfortunately lost to Orleans in a home game 83-95. Stade Rochelais recorded a loss to Nantes on the road 61-75. Quimper defeated Lille on its own court 85-84.
The best stats of 14th round was 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by Elhadji-Digue Diawara of Quimper.
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Aix-Maurienne – Saint Vallier 97-103
Bottom-ranked Saint Vallier managed to get a fifth victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Tuesday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains 103-97. They outrebounded Aix-Maurienne 41-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Saint Vallier looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Jazzmarr Ferguson (185-1989, college: IU Southeast) scored 32 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jamaican forward Kentan Facey (206-1993, college: UConn, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Saint Vallier’s coach Philippe Namyst used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American point guard David Nichols (183-1996, college: FSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 assists and 4 steals and Surinamese forward Gavin Kensmil (201-1998, college: SF Austin) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Saint Vallier (5-9) moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Stade Rochelais and ASA. Loser Aix-Maurienne dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost. Saint Vallier will meet at home higher ranked Nantes (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Aix-Maurienne will play against Lille Metropole (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saint Vallier: J.Ferguson 32+1reb+5ast, X.Forcada 15+4reb+7ast, F.Paschal 14+4reb+1ast, K.Facey 13+15reb+4ast, V.Ateba 8+1reb+1ast, F.Tortosa 8+9reb+4ast
Aix-Maurienne: D.Nichols 33+10ast, L.Hergott 18+4reb+7ast, G.Kensmil 18+9reb+3ast, F.Corentin 11+1reb, D.Ramseyer 8+1reb, J.Garcia 5+7reb+6ast
gschID: 1018209
Angers – Saint Quentin 80-68
The biggest surprise took place in Angers where host Etoile Angers (7-7) beat league’s leader Saint-Quentin (9-3) 80-68 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Saint-Quentin. Etoile Angers made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Etoile Angers made 7 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Saint-Quentin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American point guard Akaemji Williams (175-1996, college: LSSU) who scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Florian Leopold (204-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Etoile Angers players scored in double figures. Center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and American-Trinidad and Tobago point guard Terrell Gomez (173-1998, college: SDSU) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Saint-Quentin’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Etoile Angers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Saint-Quentin at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chalon/Saone. Saint-Quentin will play next round against Quimper UJAP trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Etoile Angers will try to continue on its current victory against seventeenth ranked ALM Evreux on the road.
Top scorers:
Angers: J.Augustin-Fairell 17+1reb, A.Williams 15+7reb+8ast, F.Leopold 13+15reb, Y.Choupas 10+1reb+3ast, Y.Morose 9+3reb+2ast, S.Gauthier 8+5reb+3ast
Saint Quentin: M.Dossou-Yovo 16+15reb+2ast, T.Gomez 15+2reb+6ast, B.Horvath 10+2reb, W.Pfister 7+5reb+2ast, L.Schwartz 5+2reb+1ast, B.Gillet 5+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1018210
ASA – Boulazac 80-103
There was no surprise in Gries where 14th ranked ASA (5-9) was crushed by fourth ranked Boulazac Basket (10-4) 103-80 on Tuesday. Boulazac Basket forced 20 ASA turnovers. Croatian point guard Martin Junakovic (188-1994, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dutch center Nicolas de Jong (210-1988) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Five Boulazac Basket players scored in double figures. Naturalized Spanish guard Tom Digbeu (195-2001) responded with 16 points and 6 assists and Serbian power forward Strahinja Gavrilovic (206-1993, college: USC) scored 21 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boulazac Basket keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Chalon/Saone and Vichy Clermont. Loser ASA keeps the fourteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Stade Rochelais and Saint Vallier. Boulazac Basket will meet at home Entente Orleans 45 (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ASA will play against the league’s second-placed JA Vichy (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boulazac: N.de Jong 19+2reb, B.Tchouaffe 17+1reb+3ast, M.Junakovic 14+5reb+6ast, L.Cassier 11+7reb+2ast, O.Cortale 10+5reb+1ast, B.Paul 8+2reb+4ast
ASA: S.Gavrilovic 21+1reb, T.Digbeu 16+4reb+6ast, A.Racine 11+1reb+1ast, L.Ca 10+1reb, S.Briki 5+4reb+3ast, C.Nwogbo 5+3reb
gschID: 1018211
Chalon/Saone – Antibes 86-79
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Chalon/Saor as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader’s (Saint-Quentin) loss. Chalon/Saor defeated 7th ranked Olympique Antibes at home 86-79. Chalon/Saor made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Olympique Antibes was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Damien Bouquet (196-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Tayler Persons (191-1995, college: Ball St.) contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. Five Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian center Temidayo Yussuf (201-1996, college: LBSU) replied with 21 points and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and Cameroonian forward Roger Moute a Bidias (200-1995, college: California, agency: Helping Ballers) added 16 points in the effort for Olympique Antibes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Vichy Clermont and Boulazac. Olympique Antibes lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Olympique Antibes will play next round against Denain Voltaire trying to get back on the winning streak. Chalon/Saor will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked La Rochelle on the road.
Top scorers:
Chalon/Saone: D.Bouquet 18+6reb+2ast, T.Persons 17+3reb+5ast, L.Lapornik 15+2ast, M.Gelabale 15+4reb+2ast, A.Eito 11+6ast, G.Kyshawn 5
Antibes: T.Yussuf 21+3reb+4ast, R.Moute a Bidias 16+4reb+1ast, T.Derksen 12+2reb+5ast, N.Boungou-Colo 6+1reb, X.Pollard 6+5reb+1ast, L.Negrobar 5+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1018212
Chalons-Reims – Vichy Clermont 81-89
No shocking result in a game when third ranked JA Vichy (10-4) defeated on the road 6th ranked Chalons-Reims (8-6) 89-81 on Tuesday. It was a great shooting night for JA Vichy especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Ivan Fevrier (204-1999) scored 19 points to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) chipped in 13 points and 10 assists during the contest. Four JA Vichy players scored in double figures. JA Vichy’s coach Guillaume Vizade allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Marquis Jackson (183-1994, college: Ohio Christian) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Vincent Vent (207-1997) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. JA Vichy keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Chalon/Saone and Boulazac. Loser Chalons-Reims dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Lille. JA Vichy will meet at home ASA (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chalons-Reims will play against Saint Chamond (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Betclic ELITE ProA just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Vichy Clermont: I.Fevrier 19+4reb+2ast, S.Mourtala 17+4reb, T.Boyd III 13+2reb+10ast, L.Delaunay 12+5reb+3ast, G.Mamadou 8+2reb+2ast, M.Assemian 8+2reb+2ast
Chalons-Reims: M.Jackson 25+5reb+6ast, D.Milosevic 15+4reb+5ast, V.Vent 15+9reb+1ast, S.Gbetkom Bikantchou 9+2reb+1ast, D.Skara 9+4reb+2ast, T.Crusol 3+7ast
gschID: 1018213
Denain-Voltaire – St. Chamond 85-99
There was an upset when higher ranked Denain Voltaire (7-7) was defeated at home by sixteenth ranked Saint Chamond (5-8) 99-85 on Tuesday. Saint Chamond shot 65.0 percent from the field. Saint Chamond had a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Denain Voltaire’s players. Center Mathieu Boyer (208-1995) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American forward Josh Ajayi (201-1996, college: USA) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Saint Chamond players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Swedish Johan Lofberg (199-1995) scored 20 points. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Saint Chamond moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Denain Voltaire dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Saint Chamond will meet at home higher ranked Chalons-Reims (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Denain Voltaire will play against Olympique Antibes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
St. Chamond: J.Ajayi 21+5reb+1ast, M.Boyer 18+9reb+3ast, G.Payen-Boucard 15+4reb+3ast, J.Hoyaux 15+3reb+1ast, M.Guichard 9+1reb+5ast, H.Varence 9+4reb+4ast
Denain-Voltaire: J.Lofberg 20, C.Ohams 19+10reb+1ast, M.Oguine 16+1reb+2ast, M.Kevin 6+1ast, M.Missonnier 6+1reb+4ast, D.Radnic 6+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1018214
Evreux – Orleans 83-95
Very predictable result when tenth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (7-7) beat on the road 15th ranked ALM Evreux (4-8) 95-83 on Tuesday. Entente Orleans 45 made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 ALM Evreux turnovers. Jamaican-Canadian point guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (178-1991, college: Calgary, agency: Slash Sports) scored 21 points and 4 steals (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Jonathan Stark (184-1995, college: Murray St., agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. DR Congolese-American guard Christian Lutete (196-1996, college: UMass Lowell) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Tommy Ghezala (184-1992) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Entente Orleans 45 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. ALM Evreux lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with eight games lost. Entente Orleans 45 will meet higher ranked Boulazac Basket (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ALM Evreux will play against Etoile Angers (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orleans: J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 21+3reb+3ast, J.Stark 18+3reb+4ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 15+4reb+2ast, J.MBida 14+7reb, T.Perkovic 9+1reb+1ast, M.Mutuale 7+2reb+4ast
Evreux: C.Lutete 23+8reb+2ast, T.Ghezala 13+3reb+4ast, S.Munanga 11+4reb, K.Ilias 8+5reb+1ast, L.Asceric 7+2reb+4ast, P.Marinelli 7+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1018215
Nantes – Stade Rochelais 75-61
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked La Rochelle‘s (5-9) road loss to eleventh ranked Nantes (6-7) 61-75 on Tuesday. Nantes dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to La Rochelle’s 24. Center Thomas Hieu-Courtois (200-1995) scored 7 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Armenian point guard Terry Smith (185-1986, college: Mercyhurst) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Four Nantes players scored in double figures. American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Alexis Tanghe (208-1990) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Nantes maintains eleventh position with 6-7 record. Newly promoted La Rochelle dropped to the fourteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Saint Vallier and ASA. Nantes will meet Saint Vallier (#16) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. La Rochelle will play against the league’s leader Chalon/Saor and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Nantes: T.Smith 15+2reb, K.Dinal 11+5reb, R.Rhoomes 10+7reb, J.Payne 10+2reb+4ast, G.Chathuant 8+6reb+1ast, T.Hieu-Courtois 7+7reb+3ast
Stade Rochelais: R.Turner III 17+7reb+1ast, A.Tanghe 14+5reb, J.Masters 12+2ast, G.Clerc 7+4reb+3ast, R.Kayembe 3, M.Robin 3+4reb
gschID: 1018216
Quimper – Lille 85-84
There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Quimper UJAP (6-8) edged at home higher ranked Lille Metropole (8-6) 85-84 on Tuesday. It was a great shooting night for Quimper UJAP especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. Swingman Elhadji-Digue Diawara (206-1998) scored 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and British forward Ashley Hamilton (201-1988, college: LMU) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Four Quimper UJAP players scored in double figures. Center Bastien Vautier (210-1998) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Lorenzo Thirouard-Samson (197-2001) scored 18 points. Lille Metropole’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Quimper UJAP moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Lille Metropole keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Chalons-Reims. Quimper UJAP will meet higher ranked Saint-Quentin (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Lille Metropole will play against Aix-Maurienne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimper: E.Diawara 33+5reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 16+3reb+1ast, P.Duwiquet 12+3reb, I.Vranes 10+9reb+1ast, L.Bourhis 9+2reb+7ast, T.Leon 5+1reb+5ast
Lille: B.Vautier 20+8reb+1ast, L.Thirouard-Samson 18+3reb, L.Phillip 9+6reb, C.Ponsar 8+4reb+1ast, L.Loubaki 8+1ast, M.Suka-Umu 8+4reb+6ast
gschID: 1018217
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