Paris-Levallois - Orleans 73-79 (0-2, Orleans advanced) Paris-Levallois was trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 24-17 charge of Entente Orleans 45, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Cedrick Banks (190-G-81, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: Ill.-Chicago) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized Mali forward Amara Sy (202-81) supported him with 14 points. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by American power forward Lamont Hamilton (208-84, college: St.John's) did not help to save the game for Paris-Levallois. His fellow American import guard Eric Chatfield (191-79, college: N.Mexico) added 20 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Paris-Levallois' coach Christophe Denis let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Paris-Levallois: E.Chatfield 20+1reb+4ast, L.Hamilton 20+5reb+1ast, T.Meacham 11+2reb+2ast, G.Oniangue 8+1reb+2ast, M.Morandais 6+4reb+5ast, J.Williams 5+4reb Orleans: C.Banks 25+5reb+2ast, A.Sy 14+3reb+2ast, M.Lebrun 11+4reb+1ast, M.N'Doye 9+1reb+1ast, Y.Sangare 7+1reb+5ast, G.Joseph 6+6reb
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Cholet - Gravelines 76-65 (1-1, Game 3 - Tuesday) Cholet outrebounded Gravelines-Dunkerque 41-19 including a 34-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Gravelines-Dunkerque helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International guard Fabien Causeur (193-87) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). American guard DeMarcus Nelson (191-85, college: Duke) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Yannick Bokolo (190-85) replied with 8 points and 5 assists and American guard Juby Johnson (196-81, college: Miami, OH) added 12 points in the effort for Gravelines-Dunkerque. Gravelines-Dunkerque's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Gravelines: L.Vaty 14+1reb, J.Johnson 12+3reb, J.Reynolds 10+1reb+2ast, C.Akpomedah 9+1reb+1ast, Y.Bokolo 8+3reb+5ast, A.Albicy 6+1reb Cholet: F.Causeur 21+7reb+5ast, D.Nelson 19+6reb+3ast, P.Christopher 14+4reb+1ast, R.Dozier 8+8reb+2ast, R.Gobert 5+4reb, R.Falker 3+3reb+1ast
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Roanne - Chalon 74-85 (0-2, Chalon advanced) Chorale de Roanne was ahead by 6 points after three quarters before a 25-8 charge of Chalon/Saor, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 21 Chorale de Roanne turnovers. The best player for the winners was American swingman Blake Schilb (200-83, college: Loyola, IL, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who scored 27 points and 8 assists. Nigerian power forward Alade Aminu (207-87, college: Georgia Tech) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Gani Lawal (206-88, college: Georgia Tech) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and his fellow American import guard Rashad Wright (189-82, college: Georgia, agency: Pro One Sports) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Chorale de Roanne's coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Roanne: G.Lawal 14+8reb, R.Wright 13+4reb+1ast, P.Braud 12, U.Nsonwu-Amadi 10+4reb+2ast, D.Page 9+3reb+1ast, M.Diabate 8+1reb+4ast Chalon: B.Schilb 27+3reb+8ast, A.Aminu 15+9reb, M.Delaney 10+4reb+2ast, I.Evtimov 9+6reb+3ast, A.Michel Jean-Baptiste 8+5reb, S.Tchicamboud 7+2ast
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Nancy - Le Mans 60-68 (1-1, Game 3 - Tuesday) The guests were already 14 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 21-15 Sluc Nancy's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 68-60 at the end of the game. They outrebounded Sluc Nancy 43-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. American players dominated the game. Guard Alex Acker (196-83, college: Pepperdine, agency: Two Points) had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Taylor Rochestie (185-85, college: Washington St.) chipped in 6 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Guard Jamal Shuler (191-86) responded with 14 points and 4 assists and guard John Linehan (175-78, college: Providence) scored 10 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. Sluc Nancy's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Nancy: J.Shuler 14+4reb+4ast, V.Samnick 10+2reb, J.Linehan 10+3reb+6ast, A.Moerman 9+6reb+1ast, A.Akingbala 6+6reb+1ast, P.Amagou 5+3ast Le Mans: A.Eito 12+2reb, T.Bryant 11+4reb, A.Acker 10+10reb, C.Kahudi 10+7reb, M.Sommerville 8+6reb+1ast, J.Paulo Batista 8+6reb+5ast
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Tony Parker posts 18 assists in Spurs' 93-89 overtime win - May 22, 2013
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Year after year, Tony Parker (188-PG-82) goes about his business, producing remarkable games for the San Antonio Spurs with little to no fanfare. He's the only top-five point guard who can be considered underrated, a fact that could have something to do with playing for a small-market team or the workman-like approach of the Spurs.
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Year after year, Tony Parker (188-PG-82) goes about his business, producing remarkable games for the San Antonio Spurs with little to no fanfare. He's the only top-five point guard who can be considered underrated, a fact that could have something to do with playing for a small-market team or the workman-like approach of the Spurs.
Either way, he deserves more credit than he receives. His performance in San Antonio's 93-89 overtime defeat of the Memphis Grizzlies was another example of exactly why Parker should be held in higher regard. Parker had 18 assists, all of which can be seen in a nice highlight reel.
He didn't shoot the ball particularly well, at 6-of-20 from the field, but that's not necessarily what he does. Parker doesn't wow you as a scorer, because most of his points come on floaters and mid-range jumpers. What he did was find teammates in scoring position all night.
All things considered, his stat line of 15 points, 18 assists and five rebounds are as impressive a performance as any Spur has had this postseason. Don't take my word for it, look at all 18 dishes in the video below. The bounce pass at the 1:43 is especially pretty. Courtesy of: http://www.sportingnews.com
Tony Parker's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among French playing currently abroad - May 22, 2013
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of French who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international point guard Tony Parker (188-82). He led San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA in Tuesday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of French who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Tony Parker (188-82, currently plays in NBA). He led San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Golden State Warriors (47-35) 109-91 in the NBA in Tuesday night's game.
Parker was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 25 points and making 10 passes in 34 minutes on the court.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 58-24 record this season.
It's Parker's 12th year with the team.
Parker has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 20.5ppg, 3.1rpg, 7.6apg, 2FGP: 52.1%, 3FGP: 34.8% and FT: 83.3% in the 78 games he played so far.
Parker is currently a member of the French senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to former U20 international forward Joffrey Lauvergne (210-91, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Serbia). He was the main contributor in Partizan's victory against the seventh-ranked Sloboda (3-10) crushing them 102-54 in the Serbian A League last Wednesday.
Lauvergne was the best player in that game. He scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (11-2) is placed first in Superliga group.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Second Stage. And that game will be critical.
Lauvergne is currently seventh on the list of best rebounders.
He has very reliable stats this season: 11.0ppg, 6.2rpg, 2FGP: 68.5%(50-73), 3FGP: 37.5% and FT: 63.0%.
Lauvergne played for the French U20 national team in 2011.
#3. The French player who performed third best last week abroad was an international shooting guard Fabien Causeur (193-87, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish ACB. He could not help Caja Laboral (25-9) in their last game. Despite Causeur's good performance Caja Laboral lost 94-99 on the road to the much lower-ranked (#10) CB Canarias.
He recorded 11 points and added 3 passes in 27 minutes.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
It's Causeur's first season with the team.
This year Causeur's overall stats are: 9.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 58.5%(83-142), 3FGP: 34.2% and FT: 77.0% in the 32 games.
He is also a member of the French senior national team.
#4. Forward Yakhouba Diawara (201-82, college: Pepperdine, currently plays in Italy), who plays in the Italian SerieA was not able to help Umana Venezia (16-14) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Diawara's very good performance Umana Venezia was defeated 84-75 in Varese by the leading Cimberio.
He was the top scorer with 21 points. Diawara also added 4 steals.
Diawara has relatively good stats this season: 13.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2spg.
He is also French national team player.
#5. International power forward Boris Diaw (203-82, currently plays in NBA) is a teammate of previously mentioned Tony Parker and both played together in the last NBA game.
Diaw contributed to an easy victory against the Golden State Warriors (47-35) 109-91.
He scored 8 points and added 3 assists in 22 minutes.
This year Diaw's total stats are: 5.6ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.3apg in the 83 games.
He plays currently for the French national team.
#6. Forward Aaron Cel (203-87, currently plays in Poland) contributed to an overtime PGE Turow's victory against the fifth-ranked Anwil (18-14) 77-75 in the Polish TBL on Saturday night.
Cel recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 11 rebounds.
PGE Turow Zgorzelec (23-9) is placed first in Places 1-6 group.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
This season Cel has relatively solid stats: 10.1ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.6apg.
He is a former U20 international player as he played for the French team six years ago.
#7. Former U20 international guard Thomas Heurtel (188-89, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Fabien Causeur and both played together in the last Spanish ACB game.
Heurtel was not able to secure a victory for Caja Laboral (25-9) in their game against CB Canarias (17-17).
He recorded 8 points in 23 minutes.
Caja Laboral lost 94-99 in Tenerife to the much lower-ranked (#10) CB Canarias.
Heurtel has averaged so far 5.1ppg, 1.6rpg and 3.4apg in the 34 games.
He used to play for the French U20 national team
four years ago.
#8. Power forward Adrien Moerman (203-88, agency: Fusion Sports, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Gescrap BB (19-15) in their game against Blusens Monbus (18-16) in the Spanish ACB.
Moerman recorded 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 18 minutes.
Gescrap BB lost 73-79 in Santoago de Comp to the lower-ranked (#8) Blusens Monbus.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
Moerman has averaged so far 6.0ppg and 3.7rpg in the 31 games.
He used to play for the French national team
back in 2010.
#9. Former international power forward Joakim Noah (211-85, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Chicago Bulls (45-37) in their game against the Miami Heat (66-16) in the NBA. Noah cannot count Wednesday's game as one of the best ones.
He scored only 3 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 42 minutes.
The Chicago Bulls were edged 94-91 in Miami by the Heat.
Noah is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his sixth year in Bulls' roster.
Noah is ranked sixth on the list of the best rebounders in the league with 10.9rpg.
This year he also averages: 11.7ppg, 3.7apg, 2.1bpg and 1.1spg in the 78 games.
Noah is a naturalized American.
He used to play for the French national team
two years ago.
Strangely Noah has never played in France.
#10. Guard Leo Westermann (198-92, also represented by Beo Basket, currently plays in Serbia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Joffrey Lauvergne. But that was another game of his team in Serbian A League which we would like to mention.
Westermann contributed to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Metalac (3-10) crushing them 88-62.
He scored 6 points and had 4 steals.
BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (11-2) is placed first in Superliga group.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Westermann is ranked seventh on the list of the best passers in the league.
He has averaged so far 7.6ppg, 2.5rpg and 4.1apg.
Westermann is U20 international player who is currently on the French National Team roster.
#11. Former international power forward Ian Mahinmi (206-86, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Indiana Pacers in their game against the New York Knicks in the NBA.
He scored 5 points in 17 minutes.
His team lost 75-85 in the NBA.
Mahinmi has averaged so far 4.6ppg and 3.7rpg in the 91 games.
He used to play for the French national team
two years ago.
#12. International forward Florent Pietrus (202-81, currently plays in Spain) managed to help Valencia Basket in a victory against the league outsider Assignia Manresa crushing them 90-59 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
He recorded only 4 points in 10 minutes.
Pietrus has averaged so far 3.5ppg and 3.0rpg in the 26 games.
He is also in the roster of the French national team.
#13. Former international forward Tariq Kirksay (199-79, college: Iona, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Asefa Estudiantes in their game against FIATC Joventut in the Spanish ACB.
Kirksay recorded 6 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.
His team was crushed by 37 points 112-75.
Kirksay is currently second on the league's list of most steals.
He has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.4apg and 1.7spg.
Kirksay is a naturalized American.
He used to play for the French national team
five years ago.
Kirksay played also for Mulhouse in French league.
The list of other players, who all have French passport but never been selected to any of French national teams:
#1.Elishay Kadir (202-PF-87, agency: Avi Zilberman, currently plays in Israel), who plays in the Israeli Winner League could not help Hapoel Jerusalem (13-14) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Kadir's very good performance the fifth-placed Hapoel Jerusalem was crushed 92-69 on the road by the higher-ranked GreenTops Netanya (#4) in the Places 1-6 group.
He was the top scorer with 17 points. Kadir also added 5 rebounds.
Kadir has reliable stats this season: 10.6ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.5apg.
He has a dual citizenship: French and Israeli.
#2.Afik Nissim (186-PG-81, currently plays in Israel), who plays in the Israeli Winner League was not able to help Hapoel Eilat (17-10) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Nissim's good performance the second-placed Hapoel Eilat was defeated 79-70 in Rishon Le-Zion by the lower-ranked Maccabi Rishon (#6) in the Places 1-6 group.
He was the second best scorer with 13 points. Nissim also added 5 assists and 4 steals.
Nissim has reliable stats this season: 12.0ppg, 1.7rpg, 3.0apg and 1.6spg.
He is another player who holds two passports: French and Israeli.
#3.Robert Dozier (206-F-85, college: Memphis, currently plays in Philippines) led Alaska Aces to a victory against the seventh-ranked Barangay Ginebra (7-7) 104-90 in the Filipino PBA last Friday.
Dozier recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 20 rebounds. He also added 5 assists and 3 blocks.
Alaska Aces (11-3) are placed first in Commissioner's Cup group.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Dozier is ranked seventh on the list of the top scorers in the league and also on the list of best rebounders (first place).
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Dozier averages: 20.1ppg, 17.3rpg, 2.2apg and 2.8bpg.
#4.Roy Samaha (205-F/C-84, currently plays in Lebanon) was not able to secure a victory for Al Moutahed (23-9) in their game against Byblos (14-17) in the Lebanese Division A.
He recorded 8 points and blocked 2 shots in only 14 minutes.
Al Moutahed lost 92-96 on the opponent's court to the lower-ranked (#6) Byblos.
Samaha has averaged so far 8.2ppg and 4.4rpg in the 36 games he played so far.
He has both French and Lebanese nationalities.
#5.Kim Tillie (210-PF-88, agency: Priority Sports, college: Utah, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help UCAM Murcia (24-6) in their game against CAI Zaragoza (21-13) in the Spanish ACB.
Tillie recorded 8 points.
his team was crushed 108-74 in Zaragoza by the lower-ranked CAI Zaragoza (#5).
The Regular Season already ended.
Tillie has reliable stats this season: 10.1ppg and 4.3rpg.
He also holds two passports: Dutch and French.
#6.Mikael Maruotto (203-F/G-91, currently plays in Switzerland) managed to help Lions de Geneve in a victory against the closely-ranked Lugano Tigers 80-74 in the Swiss LNA in Tuesday night's game.
Maruotto scored only 2 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 16 minutes.
Maruotto has averaged so far 6.8ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.3apg in the 34 games.
He has dual citizenship: French and Swiss.
#7.Alfredo Ott (193-G-83, college: Dillard, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Palencia Baloncesto in their game against Meridiano Alicante in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division).
Ott scored only 4 points.
His team was defeated 81-76.
Ott has averaged so far 8.5ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.3spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Apparently Ott has never played in France.
Angers Etoile d'Or St-Leonard lands Ahmed Fellah - May 22, 2013
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Angers Etoile d'Or St-Leonard (NM2) tabbed 32-year old naturalized Algerian point guard Ahmed Fellah (180-81). He started the season at Angers BC 49 (NM1). In 26 games he averaged 5.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 5 [read more]
Angers Etoile d'Or St-Leonard (NM2) tabbed 32-year old naturalized Algerian point guard Ahmed Fellah (180-81). He started the season at Angers BC 49 (NM1). In 26 games he averaged 5.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 5.1apg and 1.3spg this season. The last season Fellah played also at Angers BC 49 (NM1). In 24 games he had 4.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.8apg and 1.0spg. Among other achievements he won French NM1 championship title in 2011. Fellah was selected to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2007. He represented France at the Pan Arab Games eight years ago. Fellah has played previously for six other France teams: Cholet, Besancon, Saint-Etienne, Bordeaux, JSF Nanterre and Entente Orleans 45.
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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