#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Tony Parker (183-82). He led San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Utah Jazz (30-28) 114-104 in the NBA in Sunday night's game.
Parker was MVP of the game. He scored 28 points (!!!) and added 3 passes (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) in 31 minutes on the court.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 40-15 record this season.
It was his team's 11th consecutive victory in a row.
It's Parker's first year with the team.
Parker has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 19.1ppg, 2.8rpg, 7.6apg, 2FGP: 49.5%, 3FGP: 25.5% and FT: 80.1% in the 51 games he played so far.
Parker is currently a member of the French senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international power forward Kevin Seraphin (205-89). He was the main contributor in a Washington Wizards' victory against the Orlando Magic (33-24) 93-85 in the NBA last Tuesday.
Seraphin was the best player in that game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 13 rebounds. Seraphin also added 4 blocks.
The Washington Wizards have rather weak 14-44 record this season.
It's Seraphin's first year with the team.
His overall stats this year are: 6.8ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.2bpg, 2FGP: 54.0% and FT: 67.3%.
Seraphin has a dual citizenship: Guyanese and French.
Despite he played previously for the Guyanese national team, Seraphin is currently a member of the French senior national team.
#3. The French player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Joakim Noah (211-85, college: Florida). He was the major contributor in a Chicago Bulls' victory against the Boston Celtics (33-24) 93-86 in the NBA on Thursday night.
Noah scored 17 points, had 9 rebounds and made 3 blocks (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in 34 minutes.
The Chicago Bulls have quite an impressive 44-14 record this season.
Noah is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fifth year in Bulls' roster.
He has relatively good stats this season: 10.0ppg, 9.7rpg, 2.5apg, 1.4bpg, 2FGP: 50.2% and FT: 74.4% in the 56 games.
Noah is a naturalized American.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Noah is currently a member of the French senior national team. Strangely he has never played in France.
#4. Forward Nicolas Batum (201-88) contributed to a Portland Trail Blazers' victory against the New Jersey Nets (21-38) 101-88 in the NBA in Wednesday night's game.
Batum recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 10 rebounds.
The Portland Trail Blazers have 26-31 record this season.
It's Batum's first year with the team.
This year he has very high stats. Batum averages: 14.0ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.4apg.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Batum is currently in the French national team roster.
#5. International center Ali Traore (207-85, agency: Beo Basket, college: S.Idaho JC) helped his Russian team Lokomotiv win their game against the closely-ranked Zalgiris (9-7) 80-71 in the VTB United League last Tuesday.
He had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 11 rebounds in 29 minutes.
Lokomotiv Kuban (9-7) is placed fourth in group B.
It's Traore's first season with the team.
This year Traore has relatively solid stats: 12.5ppg and 4.6rpg in the 17 games.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Traore is currently in the French national team roster.
#6. Guard Rodrigue Beaubois (186-88, agency: Court Side) helped Dallas Mavericks win their game against the Sacramento Kings (19-39) 110-100 in the NBA on Tuesday night.
He scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds (was perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line).
The Dallas Mavericks have 32-26 record this season.
Beaubois has reliable stats this year: 9.1ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.8apg and 1.1spg.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Beaubois is also an international player who is currently on the senior French National Team roster.
#7. International guard Nando De Colo (202-87) helped Valencia Basket win their game against the 12th-ranked FIATC Joventut (12-16) crushing them 90-67 in the Spanish ACB in Saturday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. De Colo recorded 15 points and added 4 passes in 25 minutes.
Valencia Basket (16-12) is placed fifth in the ACB.
De Colo belongs to league's top scorers (ranked #9) and also on the list of most steals (fifth place).
He has very reliable stats this year: 13.6ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg in the 28 games.
Despite De Colo played previously for the USA national team, he is currently in the French national team roster.
#8. Power forward Ronny Turiaf (208-83, agency: Priority Sports, college: Gonzaga) helped Miami Heat win their game against the Detroit Pistons (21-36) crushing them 98-75 in the NBA last Sunday.
Turiaf scored 8 points, had 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
The Miami Heat has a solid 40-16 record this season.
Turiaf's overall stats this year are: 3.6ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.1bpg.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Turiaf is currently in the French national team roster.
#9. International power forward Boris Diaw (203-82) is a teammate of previously mentioned Tony Parker. But that was another game of his team in NBA which we would like to mention.
Diaw helped San Antonio Spurs win their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-36) crushing them 125-90.
He recorded 6 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists in 25 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 40-15 record this season.
It was his team's 11th consecutive victory in a row.
This year Diaw's overall stats are: 4.2ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg in the nine games.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Diaw is currently in the French national team roster.
#10. Forward Yakhouba Diawara (201-82, college: Pepperdine) helped Cimberio Varese win their n overtime game against the 13th-ranked Angelico Biella (11-16) 89-82 in the Italian SerieA in Monday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. Diawara recorded 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Cimberio Varese (14-12) is placed eighth in the SerieA.
This season Diawara has very high stats. He averages: 15.4ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.7apg and 1.6spg.
Despite Diawara played previously for the USA national team, he is also a former international player as four years ago he still played for the French senior national team.
#11. Former international point guard Afik Nissim (180-81, also represented by Beo Basket) helped Krka win their game against the leader Union Olimpija 58-47 in the Slovenian Telemach League last Sunday.
Nissim scored 11 points and added 3 assists in 26 minutes.
This year Nissim's total stats are: 8.2ppg, 1.6rpg and 4.0apg in the five games.
Despite he played previously for the Israeli national team, Nissim is currently in the French national team roster.
#12. Former international center Johan Petro (214-86), who plays in the NBA could not help the New Jersey Nets (21-38) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his good performance the New Jersey Nets were badly defeated 107-88 on the road by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Petro scored 12 points.
Petro has averaged so far 4.1ppg and 3.7rpg.
Despite he played previously for the Israeli national team, Petro is currently in the French national team roster.
#13. International forward Mickael Gelabale (201-83, another player represented by Court Side) helped Khimky win their game against the eighth-ranked Unics Kazan 73-65 in the Russian PBL in Thursday night's game.
He recorded 8 points in 16 minutes.
Gelabale has averaged so far 4.5ppg and 2.9rpg in the eight games.
Despite he played previously for the Israeli national team, Gelabale is currently in the French national team roster.
#14. International power forward Ian Mahinmi (206-86) is a teammate of previously mentioned Rodrigue Beaubois. However that was another game of his team in NBA which brought him to that list.
Mahinmi managed to help Dallas Mavericks to win against the Memphis Grizzlies 95-85.
He scored only 4 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Mahinmi has averaged so far 6.1ppg and 4.8rpg.
He plays currently for the French national team.
#15. International forward Florent Pietrus (202-81) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nando De Colo and both played together in the last Spanish ACB game.
Pietrus helped Valencia Basket win their game against the 12th-ranked FIATC Joventut crushing them 90-67.
He recorded only 4 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in 13 minutes.
Pietrus has averaged so far 2.5ppg and 3.2rpg in the 26 games.
He is also in the roster of the French national team.
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Gregor Beugnot leaves Chalon - May 24, 2013
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Gregor Beugnot has decided to put an end to his outstanding career in Chalon-sur-Saone. The head coach has decided to leave the team after 10 seasons at helm. Gregor Beugnot has the contract until 2014 but opted to split ways with the team after rather a successful season. Chalon finished fourth in ProA regular season and made it into the playoff semifinal stage. Last season Gregor Beugnot led the team to the ProA title last season. He was trumped All-French ProA Coach of the Year [read more]
Gregor Beugnot has decided to put an end to his outstanding career in Chalon-sur-Saone. The head coach has decided to leave the team after 10 seasons at helm. Gregor Beugnot has the contract until 2014 but opted to split ways with the team after rather a successful season. Chalon finished fourth in ProA regular season and made it into the playoff semifinal stage. Last season Gregor Beugnot led the team to the ProA title last season. He was trumped All-French ProA Coach of the Year. Chalon also played in EuroChallenge Final last season. Gregor Beugnot also received ProA Coach of the Year award back in 2004. He guided the teams at the Pro All-Star Games in 1998, 2001, 2006 and 2007. He also worked with Villeurbanne and Metis Varese before taking over Chalon.
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
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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