ProB Round 13: Change at the top of the standings - Dec 8, 2012
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The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with change at the leadership position, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
ProB round 13 caused change at the leadership position. Third defeat of league's leader Pau-Lacq-Orthez (10-3) against fourth ranked Chalons-Reims (9-4) 87-78 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Pau-Lacq-Orthez trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 24-21 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 78-87 at the end of the game. Chalons-Reims made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Pau-Lacq-Orthez helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tyren Johnson (202-88, college: La-Lafayette) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Justin Burrell (206-88, college: St.John's) contributed with 18 points for the winners. American forward Brian Boddicker (204-81, college: Texas) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Pau-Lacq-Orthez's coach Claude Bergeaud rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Chalons-Reims have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 9-4 record, which they share with Le Portel. Pau-Lacq-Orthez at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Antibes who have the same record. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play next round against league's leader Olympique Antibes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chalons-Reims will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olympique Antibes as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Pau-Lacq-Orthez) loss. Olympique Antibes smashed 16th ranked Charleville-Mezieres at home 109-81. American forward Tim Blue (205-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Anthony Hilliard chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. At the losing side American forward Patrick Sanders (198-85, college: Cal-Irvine) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olympique Antibes have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Pau-Lacq-Orthez and Evreux. Newly promoted Charleville-Mezieres dropped to the fifteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Denain. Charleville-Mezieres will play next round against Saint-Quentin trying to get back on the winning streak. Olympique Antibes will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez on the road. The game in Saint-Quentin supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked Aix-Maurienne (7-6) played at the court of eighth ranked Saint-Quentin (7-6). Saint-Quentin smashed Aix-Maurienne 90-58 on Friday. Julien Lesieu nailed 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Saint-Quentin's coach Sebastien Lambert felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wilbert Brown came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds for Aix-Maurienne in the defeat. Saint-Quentin moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Maurienne. Saint-Quentin will meet Charleville-Mezieres (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aix-Maurienne will play against Chalons-Reims (#4) and hope to secure a win. A very interesting game took place in Nantes. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 14th ranked Nantes (5-8) to eleventh ranked JL Bourg (6-7) 69-66 on Friday evening. Jerome Sanchez fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Nantes' coach Guillaume Quintard tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. JL Bourg moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Nantes at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. JL Bourg's next round opponent will be higher ranked ALM Evreux (#3) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nantes will play against Denain Voltaire (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between sixth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (8-5) and 17th ranked Hyeres-Toulon (3-10) in Boulogne on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. SO Maritime Boulogne outscored guests from Toulon 102-69. It was a very good performance for Mouhammadou Jaiteh who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. SO Maritime Boulogne have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 8-5 record. Hyeres-Toulon lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with ten games lost. SO Maritime Boulogne will face higher ranked Le Portel (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hyeres-Toulon will play against SPO Rouen (#11) and be promoted back to the ProA just one year after relegation.
Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Le Portel beat St Vallier on the road 88-81. Evreux won against Lille on its own court 86-80. Denain was outscored by Fos Ouest in a road game 90-62. Rouen rolled over Bordeaux at home 86-67.
The game between sixth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (8-5) and 17th ranked Hyeres-Toulon (3-10) in Boulogne on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. SO Maritime Boulogne outscored guests from Toulon 102-69. The game without a history. SO Maritime Boulogne led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Hyeres-Toulon's 38 and made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. SO Maritime Boulogne forced 22 Hyeres-Toulon turnovers and outrebounded them 43-24 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. SO Maritime Boulogne looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a very good performance for center Mouhammadou Jaiteh (206-94) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Ken Horton (199-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American guard Corey McIntosh (183-85, college: Iowa St.) answered with 23 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import swingman Jared Newson (195-84, college: Tenn-Martin, agency: Pro One Sports) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Hyeres-Toulon. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SO Maritime Boulogne have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 8-5 record. Hyeres-Toulon lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with ten games lost. SO Maritime Boulogne will face higher ranked Le Portel (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hyeres-Toulon will play against SPO Rouen (#11) and be promoted back to the ProA just one year after relegation. Top scorers: Boulogne: M.Jaiteh 27+10reb+1ast, K.Horton 21+12reb+2ast, M.Var 12+1reb, V.Bigote 10+6reb+5ast, J.Rousselle 10+6ast, K.Cunningham 9+5reb Hyeres-Toulon: C.McIntosh 23+5reb+2ast, B.Niang 12+3reb, J.Newson 12+7reb+1ast, A.Julien 11+2reb+5ast, G.Radonjic 8+4reb+2ast, A.Salmon 2+2reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Le Portel (9-4) beat on the road 9th ranked Saint Vallier (6-7) 88-81 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 7 points. Le Portel looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Quite impressive performance for American point guard Ronnie Taylor (188-81, college: NC-Greensboro, agency: Court Side) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 assists. His fellow American import forward Darnell Wilson (198-85, college: Canisius, agency: Court Side) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Roy Booker (191-84, college: SE Missouri St.) answered with 23 points and American-Ivorian guard Errick Craven (188-83, college: USC) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Saint Vallier. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Le Portel moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Chalons-Reims. Loser Saint Vallier keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. Le Portel will face SO Maritime Boulogne (#6) at home in the next round. Saint Vallier will play against Lille Metropole. Top scorers: Le Portel: S.Gay 14+5reb+1ast, B.Mangin 13+1reb+2ast, R.Taylor 12+4reb+10ast, D.Wilson 12+8reb+2ast, M.N'Diaye 12+3reb+1ast, C.Bronchard 11+2reb+2ast St Vallier: R.Booker 23+2reb+3ast, H.Disy 15+4reb+2ast, E.Craven 13+5reb+7ast, C.Rouse 11+11reb+1ast, F.Tortosa 10+4reb+3ast, I.Koma 7+1reb+1ast
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olympique Antibes as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Pau-Lacq-Orthez) loss. Olympique Antibes smashed 16th ranked Charleville-Mezieres at home 109-81. The game without a history. Olympique Antibes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Olympique Antibes forced 22 Charleville-Mezieres turnovers. They shot the lights out from three nailing 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Olympique Antibes players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Charleville-Mezieres' players. American forward Tim Blue (205-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and his fellow American import swingman Anthony Hilliard (193-86, college: Elizabeth City) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. Four Olympique Antibes players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Patrick Sanders (198-85, college: Cal-Irvine) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Lithuanian forward Vaidotas Pridotkas (200-84) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olympique Antibes have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Pau-Lacq-Orthez and Evreux. Newly promoted Charleville-Mezieres dropped to the fifteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Denain. Charleville-Mezieres will play next round against Saint-Quentin trying to get back on the winning streak. Olympique Antibes will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez on the road. Top scorers: Antibes: T.Blue 26+10reb+5ast, A.Hilliard 18+4reb+8ast, B.Monclar 15+2reb+3ast, T.Huffman 14+3reb+4ast, S.Essart 8+3ast, L.Bengaber 8+3reb+7ast Charleville: P.Sanders 22+8reb+2ast, T.Toney 14+5reb+2ast, V.Pridotkas 14+9reb+2ast, N.Racon 9+2reb+1ast, F.Bourdillon 7+3ast, F.Calvez 6+3reb+3ast
ProB round 13 caused change at the leadership position. Third defeat of league's leader Pau-Lacq-Orthez (10-3) against fourth ranked Chalons-Reims (9-4) 87-78 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Pau-Lacq-Orthez trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 24-21 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 78-87 at the end of the game. Chalons-Reims made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Pau-Lacq-Orthez helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tyren Johnson (202-88, college: La-Lafayette) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Justin Burrell (206-88, college: St.John's) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. American forward Brian Boddicker (204-81, college: Texas) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and David Denave (195-85) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Pau-Lacq-Orthez. Pau-Lacq-Orthez's coach Claude Bergeaud rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Chalons-Reims have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 9-4 record, which they share with Le Portel. Pau-Lacq-Orthez at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Antibes who have the same record. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play next round against league's leader Olympique Antibes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chalons-Reims will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains. Top scorers: Chalons-Reims: J.Burrell 18+4reb, T.Johnson 17+8reb+1ast, R.Mels 14+2reb+3ast, B.Mullins 13+1reb+3ast, A.Tsagarakis 9+2reb, P.Poupet 8+1reb Pau-Lacq-Orthez: B.Boddicker 26+10reb+1ast, D.Denave 19+5reb+2ast, J.Morency 7+1reb, S.Driss 7+1reb+3ast, I.Ordin 7+2reb, C.Jackson 5+2reb
A very interesting game took place in Nantes. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 14th ranked Nantes (5-8) to eleventh ranked JL Bourg (6-7) 69-66 on Friday evening. It looked good early as Nantes took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then JL Bourg had a 20-15 second period charge getting the lead and Nantes was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 66-69. They outrebounded Nantes 35-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. Jerome Sanchez (197-90) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Gambian forward Moses Sonko (197-83, college: Co.Carolina, agency: Two Points) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four JL Bourg players scored in double figures. American power forward James Mathis (200-84, college: Niagara, agency: Court Side) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and Senegalese forward Elson Mendy (200-85) added 7 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Nantes' coach Guillaume Quintard tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. JL Bourg moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Nantes at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. JL Bourg's next round opponent will be higher ranked ALM Evreux (#3) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nantes will play against Denain Voltaire (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bourg: M.Sonko 16+6reb+1ast, D.Monds 14+9reb, A.Tanghe 11+1reb, J.Sanchez 10+12reb+3ast, P.Braud 6+1reb+1ast, L.Williams 5+1reb Nantes: J.Mathis 22+7reb+3ast, L.Corbett 11+1reb+2ast, N.Gayon 10+3reb, E.Mendy 7+4reb+4ast, J.Douillet 6+1reb, C.Ferchaud 4+2ast
Very expected game when 13th ranked Lille Metropole (5-8) lost on the road to third ranked ALM Evreux (10-3) 86-80 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Lille Metropole was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. They outrebounded Lille Metropole 40-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. ALM Evreux looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Quite impressive performance for power forward Jeremiah Wood (200-85, agency: Court Side) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. point guard Clevin Hannah (180-87, college: Wichita St., agency: Court Side) contributed with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four ALM Evreux players scored in double figures. Steve Smith (200-81, college: Iona) answered with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Jason Siggers (188-85, college: Albany) added 20 points in the effort for Lille Metropole. Lille Metropole's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. ALM Evreux keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Pau-Lacq-Orthez and Antibes. Lille Metropole lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with eight games lost. ALM Evreux will face JL Bourg (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Lille Metropole will play against Saint Vallier. Top scorers: Evreux: J.Wood 19+12reb+6ast, G.Florimont 19+9reb, C.Hannah 19+7reb+4ast, D.Reed 12+4reb+4ast, S.Ho You Fat 8+2reb, L.Konate 7+3reb+1ast Lille: J.Siggers 20+1reb+1ast, M.Tensorer 14+5reb+1ast, S.Smith 14+9reb+4ast, L.Akono 9+2reb+7ast, S.Bradford 8+6reb+3ast, M.Camara 8+2reb
The game in Saint-Quentin supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked Aix-Maurienne (7-6) played at the court of eighth ranked Saint-Quentin (7-6). Saint-Quentin smashed Aix-Maurienne 90-58 on Friday. The game without a history. Saint-Quentin led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Aix-Maurienne's 26. Saint-Quentin had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Julien Lesieu (201-83) nailed 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and American Darnell Williams (202-78, college: San Jose St., agency: David Lee services) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Saint-Quentin players scored in double figures. Saint-Quentin's coach Sebastien Lambert felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Wilbert Brown (200-84, college: Niagara, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Meredis Houmounou (188-88) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Aix-Maurienne in the defeat. Saint-Quentin moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Maurienne. Saint-Quentin will meet Charleville-Mezieres (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aix-Maurienne will play against Chalons-Reims (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: St Quentin: J.Lesieu 17+5reb+1ast, D.Williams 14+5reb+2ast, K.Bichard 12+2reb+4ast, L.Simmons 10+6reb+2ast, D.Quincy-Jones 7+4reb, A.Saaka 7+4reb Maurienne: W.Brown 22+6reb+1ast, M.Houmounou 14+6reb+4ast, T.Yvrande 6+3reb, W.Chism 5+2reb, J.Leria 5+4reb+1ast, M.Traore 4+1reb
Rather predictable result when twelfth ranked Fos Ouest (6-7) rolled over at home 15th ranked Denain Voltaire (4-9) 90-62 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 11-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 90-62. Fos Ouest made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Denain Voltaire turnovers. Quite impressive performance for American swingman Chris Davis (195-80, college: N.Texas, agency: Court Side) who helped to win the game recording 27 points. Naturalized Senegalese power forward Mamadou Dia (202-78) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Four Fos Ouest players scored in double figures. American power forward Marcus Kitts (205-89, college: William & Mary) answered with 8 points and 9 rebounds and Spanish center Rafael Lopez (204-86) added 9 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Denain Voltaire. Denain Voltaire's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Fos Ouest moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Denain Voltaire keeps the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Fos Ouest will face bottom-ranked Bordeaux (#18) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Denain Voltaire will play against Nantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fos Ouest: C.Davis 27+2reb+2ast, M.Hachad 18+4reb+1ast, J.Williamson 13+3reb+2ast, M.Dia 11+13reb, S.Giffa 8+5reb+1ast, P.Haquet 4+2reb+5ast Denain: L.Humphrey 14+1reb+1ast, R.Lopez 9+6reb+2ast, M.Kitts 8+9reb+2ast, J.Flowers 8+4reb+1ast, V.Ateba 7+1ast, X.Gaillou 7+2ast
Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Bordeaux (2-11) was outscored on the road by tenth ranked SPO Rouen (6-7) 86-67 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 50-30 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. SPO Rouen made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Bordeaux turnovers and outrebounded them 34-22 including 19 on the defensive glass. Quite impressive performance for American guard O'Darien Bassett (191-86, college: Troy) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 5 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!). The former international Gary Chathuant (195-83) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Serbian center Dragan Ceranic (212-76, agency: Beo Basket) answered with 11 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Markel Humphrey (198-87, college: Marshall, agency: Three Eye Sports) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Bordeaux. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SPO Rouen moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Bordeaux lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. SPO Rouen will face Hyeres-Toulon (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bordeaux will play against Fos Ouest. Top scorers: Rouen: O.Bassett 28+3reb+5ast, G.Chathuant 15+7reb+2ast, W.McKines 12+9reb+2ast, T.Wesley 10+2reb+1ast, M.Diarra 8+4reb, M.Courby 7+5reb+1ast Bordeaux: B.Elisabeth-Mesnager 12+4reb+2ast, G.Darrigand 11+1reb+4ast, D.Ceranic 11+5reb+2ast, M.Humphrey 10+7reb+1ast, M.Guichard 7+3ast, R.Dardaine 6+1reb
ProA Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Strasbourg and Nanterre claim first victories - May 21, 2013
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Strasbourg - ASVEL 74-66
Strasbourg rallied past ASVEL to take 1-0 lead in the semifinal series. The hosts were ahead by 6 points but lost the second period ending it with a 5-point deficit before their 26-13 run, which allowed them to win the game. American Jason Siggers (188-85, college: Albany) stepped up and scored 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward John Shurna (205-90, college: Northwestern, agency: Priority Sports) chipped in 16 points [read more]
Strasbourg rallied past ASVEL to take 1-0 lead in the semifinal series. The hosts were ahead by 6 points but lost the second period ending it with a 5-point deficit before their 26-13 run, which allowed them to win the game. American Jason Siggers (188-85, college: Albany) stepped up and scored 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward John Shurna (205-90, college: Northwestern, agency: Priority Sports) chipped in 16 points. At the losing side the former international guard Edwin Jackson (191-89) responded with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Mali forward Amara Sy (202-81) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Strasbourg: J.Shurna 16+3reb+1ast, A.Ajinca 14+4reb, J.Siggers 11+7reb+3ast, R.Greer 8+8reb+1ast, L.Campbell 7+3reb+3ast, R.Duport 5+3reb ASVEL: E.Jackson 15+5reb+4ast, A.Sy 14+6reb+4ast, A.Acker 13+5reb+2ast, M.Thompson 9+1reb+3ast, U.Nsonwu-Amadi 5+2reb, L.Jean-Charles 5+1reb+1ast
Nanterre surprised Chalon away from home to pull ahead in the series. The guests trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 18-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. JSF Nanterre shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 66.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman David Lighty (195-88, college: Ohio St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Guard Trenton Meacham (188-85, college: Illinois) contributed with 11 points and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Shelden Williams (206-83, college: Duke) answered with 20 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and swingman Blake Schilb (200-83, college: Loyola, IL) added 19 points and 4 assists in the effort for Chalon/Saor. Four Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Nanterre: D.Lighty 25+6reb+5ast, J.Passave-Ducteil 13+8reb, T.Meacham 11+3reb+7ast, S.Brun 9+2reb+3ast, J.Palacios 7+3reb+1ast, C.Warren 7+4ast Chalon: S.Williams 20+4reb+3ast, B.Schilb 19+1reb+4ast, M.Denmon 12+4reb+1ast, K.Houston 10+2reb+5ast, J.Aboudou 8+6reb+2ast, S.Tchicamboud 5+2reb+8ast
ProB Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Chalons-Reims and Antibes with road wins - May 21, 2013
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Evreux - Chalons-Reims 74-80
Chalons-Reims fired past Evreux on the road to open the semifinal series. It looked good early as ALM Evreux took an 5-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Chalons-Reims had a 20-13 second period charge getting the lead and ALM Evreux was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 74-80. American forward Justin Burrell (206-88, college: St [read more]
Chalons-Reims fired past Evreux on the road to open the semifinal series. It looked good early as ALM Evreux took an 5-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Chalons-Reims had a 20-13 second period charge getting the lead and ALM Evreux was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 74-80. American forward Justin Burrell (206-88, college: St.John's) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Rodrigue Mels (188-85, college: CS Northridge, agency: Three Eye Sports) accounted for 19 points. Center Garry Florimont (203-87) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American point guard Clevin Hannah (180-87, college: Wichita St., agency: Court Side) added 17 points and 7 assists respectively for ALM Evreux in the defeat. Top scorers: Evreux: G.Florimont 20+6reb+3ast, C.Hannah 17+1reb+7ast, D.Reed 16+5reb+2ast, J.Wood 9+8reb+1ast, S.Ho You Fat 7+6reb+3ast, G.Costentin 3+6reb Chalons-Reims: A.Tsagarakis 22+1reb+1ast, R.Mels 19+4reb+3ast, J.Burrell 16+10reb+2ast, B.Mullins 7+2reb+2ast, T.Johnson 7+7reb+3ast, K.Corre 4+3reb+6ast
Antibes made another step towards the Finals as they victoriously opened the semifinal series versus Pau-Lacq-Orthez. The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 44-35 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Olympique Antibes made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Pau-Lacq-Orthez turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Pau-Lacq-Orthez helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American swingman Anthony Hilliard (193-86, college: Elizabeth City) stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners and Raphael Desroses (199-80, agency: Fusion Sports) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Brian Boddicker (204-81, college: Texas) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and David Denave (195-85) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Pau-Lacq-Orthez: B.Boddicker 20+5reb+3ast, D.Denave 12+6reb+4ast, A.Mendy 12+4reb+2ast, R.Lesca 9+2reb+3ast, S.Driss 8+3reb+3ast, J.Morency 6+4reb Antibes: A.Hilliard 23+5reb+1ast, R.Desroses 15+5reb, T.Blue 10+4reb+1ast, M.Badiane 8+6reb+1ast, L.Bengaber 7+1reb+1ast, T.Huffman 7+1reb+2ast
Nantes bring in Souarata Cisse (197-G/F-86) to the roster. The 27-year old naturalized Mali swingman Souarata Cisse was announced by Hermine Nantes Atlantique.
He played most recently at Hyeres-Toulon in ProA. However his team was relegated to ProB. In 28 games he averaged 8.0ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.5apg last season.
The earlier season Cisse played at Stade Clermont (NM3). In 32 games he had 13.9ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.6apg that season. Part of previous (09-10) season he spent at Lille Metropole [read more]
Nantes bring in Souarata Cisse (197-G/F-86) to the roster. The 27-year old naturalized Mali swingman Souarata Cisse was announced by Hermine Nantes Atlantique. He played most recently at Hyeres-Toulon in ProA. However his team was relegated to ProB. In 28 games he averaged 8.0ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.5apg last season. The earlier season Cisse played at Stade Clermont (NM3). In 32 games he had 13.9ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.6apg that season. Part of previous (09-10) season he spent at Lille Metropole. In 7 games he had 7.1ppg and 2.0rpg. Cisse also played at SPO Rouen that season. But in four games he had just 1.5ppg and 1.0rpg. In 2008-09 season he played at JSF Nanterre (ProA). In 34 games he had 11.4ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.9apg and 1.1spg. Cisse's team won French ProA Regular Season in 2006. He represented France at the European Championships U20 in Izmir (Turkey) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 18.4ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.9spg, 2FGP: 49.2%, 3FGP: 45.2%, FT: 72.2%. Cisse has played previously for four other France teams: Pau-Lacq-Orthez, Paris-Levallois, Blois and Centre Federal du Basket-Ball.
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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