#1. This week''s top performance spot belongs to an international point guard Tony Parker (183-82). He led San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Utah Jazz 106-102 in the NBA last Monday.
Parker was MVP of the game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and making 11 passes. Parker also added 6 rebounds and 3 steals in 38 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have a very solid 24-11 record this season.
This season Parker has very high stats. he averages: 19.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 8.1apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 46.4%, 3FGP: 25.0% and FT: 80.6%.
Parker is in the roster of the senior French National Team.
#2. Number two best French player abroad this week is an international power forward Joakim Noah (211-85, college: Florida). He contributed to a Chicago Bulls'' victory against the Milwaukee Bucks 110-91 in the NBA last Wednesday.
Noah had a triple-double by scoring 13 points, grabbing 13 rebounds and passing 10 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line).
The Chicago Bulls have quite an impressive 29-8 record this season.
It was Chicago Bulls'' fourth consecutive victory in a row.
It''s Noah''s fifth year with the team.
This year his overall stats are: 9.7ppg, 10.1rpg, 2.4apg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 50.8% and FT: 75.7% in the 36 games he played so far.
Noah is a naturalized American.
He is currently a member of the senior French National Team.
#3. Third place goes to an international forward Nicolas Batum (201-88), who plays in the NBA. Batum could not help the Portland Trail Blazers (18-18) to beat the Los Angeles Lakers despite his very good performance on Monday.
He was the top scorer with 18 points. Batum also added 6 rebounds, 5 assists and made 4 blocks in 36 minutes.
But the Portland Trail Blazers (18-18) were defeated 92-103 on the road by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Batum has relatively good stats this season: 13.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1bpg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 49.0%, 3FGP: 42.0% and FT: 82.2%.
He is in the roster of the senior French National Team.
#4. Swingman Mickael Pietrus (198-82, agency: Court Side) was not able to help the Boston Celtics (17-17) in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA despite his very good performance on Wednesday.
Pietrus scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
But the Boston Celtics (17-17) were defeated 104-119 in Oklahoma City by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
This year Pietrus'' total stats are: 7.1ppg and 3.2rpg in the 25 games.
He plays currently for the French National Team.
#5. International center Ali Traore (207-85, agency: Beo Basket, college: S.Idaho JC) was the main contributor in a Lokomotiv''s victory against the closely-ranked Lietuvos rytas 82-78 in the Eurocup last Tuesday.
Traore was the best player in that game. He scored 18 points in 29 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 2 ranked teams in group L. Lokomotiv Kuban (4-2) is placed first.
Traore''s team will play only one more game in the Eurocup Top 16. And that game will be critical.
It''s Traore''s first season with the team.
Traore is currently sixth on the league''s list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (seventh place).
He has very reliable stats this season: 14.9ppg and 7.1rpg.
#6. Forward Florent Pietrus (202-81) contributed to a Valencia Basket''s victory against the fourth-ranked Gravelines-Dunkerque 79-61 in the Eurocup last Tuesday.
Pietrus scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Valencia Basket (6-0) is placed first in group I.
So far Valencia Basket won all six games in the Top 16.
His team will play only one more game in the Eurocup Top 16. And now that game is very crucial.
Pietrus averaged so far: 4.6ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.2spg in the nine games.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior French National Team roster.
#7. International guard Nando De Colo (202-87) is a teammate of previously mentioned Florent Pietrus and both played together in the last Eurocup game.
De Colo contributed to a Valencia Basket''s victory against the fourth-ranked Gravelines-Dunkerque 79-61.
He scored 9 points.
Valencia Basket (6-0) is placed first in group I.
So far Valencia Basket won all six games in the Top 16.
De Colo''s team will play only one more game in the Eurocup Top 16. And now that game is quite important.
This year De Colo has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 2.1rpg, 3.8apg and 1.8spg in the 12 games.
#8. Power forward Boris Diaw (203-82) was not able to secure a victory for the Charlotte Bobcats (4-29) in their game against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
He scored only 4 points, had 11 rebounds and dished 8 assists in 29 minutes.
the Charlotte Bobcats (4-29) were defeated 88-102 in Indianapolis by the Indiana Pacers.
It was Charlotte Bobcats'' third consecutive loss in a row.
: 7.7ppg, 5.5rpg and 4.4apg.
Diaw is also in the roster of the French national team.
#9. Former an international power forward Vasil Evtimov (207-77, agency: Interperformances, college: N.Carolina) contributed to a Levski Sofia''s victory against the fourth-ranked Napredak Rubin 92-67 in the Balkan League last Thursday.
He scored 7 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 18 minutes.
Levski Sofia (8-0) is placed first in group B.
So far Levski Sofia won all eight games in the Regular Season.
There are only 2 games left until the end of the Balkan League Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Evtimov is ranked second on the list of the best rebounders in the league.
: 7.3ppg, 9.4rpg, 2.9apg and 1.1spg.
#10. Power forward Kevin Seraphin (205-89) couldn''t help the Washington Wizards (7-28) in their game against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA.
He scored 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
the Washington Wizards (7-28) were defeated 107-115 in Sacramento by the Sacramento Kings.
It was Washington Wizards'' sixth consecutive loss in a row.
: 3.2ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.1bpg in the 28 games.
Seraphin is an international player who is currently on the senior French National Team roster.
#11. Former an international center Johan Petro (214-86) couldn''t help the New Jersey Nets (11-25) in their game against the Orlando Magic in the NBA.
Petro scored 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
: 4.2ppg and 3.3rpg in the 31 games.
#12. Former an international power forward Guillame Yango (205-82, college: Pacific) couldn''t help Biancoblu BO (8-12) in their game against Assi Ostuni in the Italian Lega2 (second division) despite his good performance on Sunday.
He was the second best scorer with 12 points.
Yango has reliable stats this year: 11.6ppg, 5.4rpg and 2.0spg in the five games.
#13. International forward Mickael Gelabale (201-83, agency: Court Side) contributed to a Khimky''s victory against the closely-ranked Aris 88-72 in the Eurocup last Tuesday.
Gelabale scored only 2 points.
: 5.0ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.8apg in the four games.
#14. International power forward Ian Mahinmi (206-86) contributed to a Dallas Mavericks'' victory against the Boston Celtics 89-73 in the NBA last Monday.
He recorded only 1 points.
: 6.2ppg and 4.6rpg in the 33 games.
#15. Former an international forward Aaron Cel (203-87) couldn''t help PGE Turow (0-1) in their game against Zastal ZG in the Polish PLK. Cel cannot count Saturday''s game as one of the best ones.
He recorded only 2 points in 15 minutes.
: 8.7ppg and 4.4rpg.
There are also few other players with good stats last week, but who all have never played for any of French national teams, but who have French nationality:
#1.Afik Nissim (180-PG-81, agency: Beo Basket) was the major contributor in a Krka''s victory against the closely-ranked Banvit BK 78-73 in the Eurocup last Tuesday.
Nissim scored 12 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 23 minutes.
Krka Novo Mesto (1-5) is placed fourth in group K.
The Top 16 already ended in the Eurocup.
: 8.3ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.2apg.
Nissim has a dual citizenship: Israeli and Israeli as he used to play in France.
He previously played for the Israeli National Team and is probably not eligible to play for the French team.
#2.Boris Meno (203-F-83, college: Davidson) contributed to a Basketbal Svitavy''s victory against the closely-ranked BK Usti nad Labem 88-77 in the Czech Republic NBL last Wednesday.
He was the top player that evening. Meno scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
QANTO Basketbal Svitavy (12-19) is placed fourth in A2 group.
Meno is ranked second on the list of the best rebounders in the league.
This year he has very good stats: 14.6ppg and 8.4rpg in the 29 games he played so far.
Meno is another player who holds two passports: Congolese and Congolese as he used to play in France.
#3.Alfredo Ott (193-G-83, college: Dillard) couldn''t help Lan Mobel ISB (8-9) in their game against Barca Regal II in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) despite his very good performance on Friday.
He was the second best scorer with 19 points. Ott also added made 3 passes and 3 steals in 37 minutes.
But Iraurgi Saski Baloia Lan Mobel (#8) was defeated 82-94 on the road by the higher-ranked (#6) Barca Regal II.
Ott belongs to league''s top scorers and is ranked #1 and also on the list of most steals (second place).
This season he has very high stats. Ott averages: 17.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.3apg and 2.8spg.
He is a naturalized American.
#4.Elishay Kadir (202-F-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) couldn''t help Hapoel J-M (8-8) in their game against Maccabi T-A in the Israeli Premier League.
He scored 9 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 23 minutes.
But Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (#6) was defeated 100-104 at home by the leading Maccabi T-A.
There are only 4 games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Kadir has reliable stats this season: 10.8ppg, 5.7rpg and 2.0apg.
He has both French and Israeli nationalities.
Kadir previously played for the Israeli National Team.
#5.Roy Samaha (205-F/C-84, agency: Pro Management Agency) contributed to an Anibal''s victory against the fifth-ranked Byblos 103-85 in the Lebanese Div.A last Tuesday.
He recorded 12 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Anibal Zahle (10-8) is placed third in the Div.A.
The Second Stage already ended.
: 4.5ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.1apg in the 17 games.
Samaha also holds two passports: French and Lebanese as he used to play in France.
He previously played for the Lebanese National Team.
#6.Francis Koffi (202-F-81, college: Fresno St.) was the major contributor in an Ourense''s victory against the 11th-ranked Tenerife 85-80 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) last Saturday.
Koffi scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 27 minutes.
Koffi has reliable stats this season: 11.8ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.2spg.
He holds both French and Ivorian passports.
Koffi previously played for the Ivorian National Team.
#7.Brice Kabengele-Kalala (196-G-81) couldn''t help Rovinari (11-10) in their game against CSM Bucuresti in the Romanian Div.A despite his good performance on Saturday.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 25 minutes.
Kabengele-Kalala''s stats this season are: 11.5ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.4apg.
He holds both French and Romanian passports.
Kabengele-Kalala previously played for the Romanian National Team.
#8.Jean-Felix Moupegnou (201-F-82, college: Alabama) contributed to a Nova Ves'' victory against the seventh-ranked Levice 86-67 in the Slovakian Extraliga last Wednesday.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
: 8.0ppg and 5.8rpg in the six games.
Moupegnou holds both Congolese and Congolese passports as he used to play in France.
#9.Antoine Guilard (202-F-92) contributed to an University of Laval''s victory against the Bishop''s University 87-76 in the Canadian university league CIS last Friday.
He scored 9 points in only 12 minutes.
: 3.3ppg and 2.3rpg.
#10.Mikael Maruotto (199-F/G-91) contributed to a Geneve Lions'' victory against the fifth-ranked SAV Vacallo 83-69 in the Swiss LNA last Saturday.
Maruotto recorded 6 points in 17 minutes.
: 3.6ppg and 2.4rpg.
Maruotto holds both French and Swiss passports as he used to play in France.
ProA Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Strasbourg and Nanterre to clash for title - May 23, 2013
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ASVEL - Strasbourg 52-73
Strasbourg outgunned ASVEL on the road and sealed the title series appearance. Strasbourg IG shot 61.7 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Strasbourg IG especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. The former international center Alexis Ajinca (215-88, agency: Priority Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) [read more]
Strasbourg outgunned ASVEL on the road and sealed the title series appearance. Strasbourg IG shot 61.7 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Strasbourg IG especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. The former international center Alexis Ajinca (215-88, agency: Priority Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American point guard Louis Campbell (190-79, college: Buffalo, agency: Pro One Sports) contributed with 14 points for the winners. American point guard Michael Thompson (177-89, college: Northwestern) replied with 14 points and naturalized Mali forward Amara Sy (202-81) added 8 points in the effort for ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Strasbourg: L.Campbell 14+3reb+3ast, A.Ajinca 14+6reb+2ast, A.Jeanneau 14+1reb+2ast, A.Toupane 8, R.Duport 6+3reb+2ast, R.Greer 6+7reb+2ast ASVEL: M.Thompson 14+3ast, A.Acker 12+1reb, A.Sy 8+4reb+1ast, G.Joseph 5+2reb+1ast, E.Jackson 5+6reb+1ast, U.Nsonwu-Amadi 4+4reb+2ast
Nanterre used an overtime to shoot down Chalon and paved their way into the Finals. The hosts trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 19-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 21-9. JSF Nanterre made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Chalon/Saor was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. Swingman David Lighty (195-88, college: Ohio St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Trenton Meacham (188-85, college: Illinois) contributed with 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Shelden Williams (206-83, college: Duke) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and guard Marcus Denmon (190-90, college: Missouri) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Chalon/Saor. Four JSF Nanterre and five Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Nanterre: D.Lighty 27+11reb+3ast, T.Meacham 24+3reb+5ast, C.Warren 16+1reb+1ast, J.Passave-Ducteil 13+7reb+1ast, M.Judith 9+5reb+1ast, S.Brun 8+3reb+3ast Chalon: S.Williams 18+9reb+3ast, I.Evtimov 18+3reb+1ast, M.Denmon 16+6reb+2ast, B.Schilb 12+4reb+1ast, A.Michel Jean-Baptiste 11+5reb+1ast, S.Tchicamboud 7+4reb+5ast
ProB Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Antibes and Chalons-Reims reach Final - May 23, 2013
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Antibes - Pau-Lacq-Orthez 83-79 OT
Antibes needed overtime to tame Pau-Lacq-Orthez at home court as they advanced into ProB Finals. Pau-Lacq-Orthez trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 17-5 run in the last quarter tied the game at the end of regular time, But then they lost eventually overtime period 14-18. 27 personal fouls committed by Pau-Lacq-Orthez helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Tim Blue (205-84, college: Middle Tenn [read more]
Antibes needed overtime to tame Pau-Lacq-Orthez at home court as they advanced into ProB Finals. Pau-Lacq-Orthez trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 17-5 run in the last quarter tied the game at the end of regular time, But then they lost eventually overtime period 14-18. 27 personal fouls committed by Pau-Lacq-Orthez helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Tim Blue (205-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Raphael Desroses (199-80, agency: Fusion Sports) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Naturalized Senegalese forward Antoine Mendy (198-83) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Charles Jackson (203-87, college: Hawaii-Pacific, agency: Court Side) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Pau-Lacq-Orthez's coach Claude Bergeaud rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Antibes: T.Blue 19+12reb+4ast, R.Desroses 16+8reb, A.Hilliard 15+4reb+4ast, T.Huffman 10+2reb+5ast, M.Badiane 10+7reb+2ast, G.Yango 7+9reb Pau-Lacq-Orthez: C.Jackson 19+9reb+1ast, A.Mendy 19+10reb+1ast, D.Denave 13+1ast, S.Driss 11+8reb+6ast, B.Boddicker 10+6reb+4ast, J.Morency 4+5reb
Chalons-Reims stole a narrow home win over Evreux to seal their championship series appearance. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 74-73. Chalons-Reims made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American forward Justin Burrell (206-88, college: St.John's) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Rodrigue Mels (188-85, college: CS Northridge, agency: Three Eye Sports) chipped in 15 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Steeve Ho You Fat (203-88) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American power forward Jeremiah Wood (200-85, agency: Court Side) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Chalons-Reims: R.Mels 15+2reb+5ast, J.Burrell 14+9reb+1ast, A.Tsagarakis 12+2reb+1ast, K.Corre 11+4reb+1ast, P.Beye 8+5reb, P.Poupet 7+2ast Evreux: S.Ho You Fat 17+11reb, D.Reed 16+8reb, C.Hannah 13+2reb+2ast, J.Wood 11+12reb+4ast, L.Konate 5+1reb+1ast, L.Sambe 5+3ast
Ludovic Vaty forced to leave pro basketball - May 23, 2013
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Ludovic Vaty (206-C-88, college: Moraine Valley CC) will have to end his pro career. Heart problems caused a tough and sad decision for the promising player. Ludovic Vaty spent the last two seasons in Gravelines. Last season the centre posted 12.7 points and 5.5 boards per game in EuroChallenge. In ProA his stats read 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds per appearance. He made it into All-EuroChallenge 2nd Team. Ludovic Vaty was also named French Leaders Cup MVP [read more]
Ludovic Vaty (206-C-88, college: Moraine Valley CC) will have to end his pro career. Heart problems caused a tough and sad decision for the promising player. Ludovic Vaty spent the last two seasons in Gravelines. Last season the centre posted 12.7 points and 5.5 boards per game in EuroChallenge. In ProA his stats read 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds per appearance. He made it into All-EuroChallenge 2nd Team. Ludovic Vaty was also named French Leaders Cup MVP. He was the member of the French National Team since 2008. The centre participated at the ProA All-Star Game in 2012 and 2013. Ludovic Vaty also played for U16, U18 and U20 French National selections.
Dijon: took 3rd place (2-4) in Group D of the Regular Season
Gravelines: took 1st place (4-2) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Krasnye Krylia (RUS) 78-81 in the
Semifinals, lost to EWE Basket (GER) 76-84 in the 3rd place game
Nancy: took 3rd place (3-3) in Group G of the Regular Season
Paris-Levallois: took 1st place (4-2) in Group E of the Regular Season, took
2nd place (4-2) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Karsiyaka (TUR) 1-2 in the
Quarterfinals !!!
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