Vendee Challans Basket (NM1) landed 25-year old American forward Maurice McNeil (205-87, college: Houston, agency: N.E.T.). He played recently at Austin Toros (D-League) in the U.S.. The last season McNeil played at Lobe Huesca in Spanish LEB Gold. In 14 games last year he averaged 9.3ppg and 6.4rpg. This summer (a year after he left the college) McNeil was drafted by Austin Toros (D-League) in fourth round (63rd overall). He attended University of Houston until 2011 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. McNeils college team won C-USA Tournament in 2010.
ProB Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Antibes, Evreux and Pau-Lacq-Orthez complete semifinal picture - May 18, 2013
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Evreux - Le Portel 80-75
Evreux held off Le Portel at home court to reach the semifinal stage. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Le Portel won third quarter 21-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. ALM Evreux dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Le Portel's 36. It was a great evening for American swingman Drake Reed (196-87, college: Austin Peay St [read more]
Evreux held off Le Portel at home court to reach the semifinal stage. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Le Portel won third quarter 21-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. ALM Evreux dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Le Portel's 36. It was a great evening for American swingman Drake Reed (196-87, college: Austin Peay St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Lahaou Konate (195-91) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five ALM Evreux players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jamaican-American Sherman Gay (201-82, college: Loyola Mary) with 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and power forward Charles-Henri Bronchard (200-82, agency: Court Side) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Evreux: D.Reed 17+5reb+2ast, S.Ho You Fat 16+4reb+2ast, G.Florimont 15+4reb+3ast, C.Hannah 14+3reb+4ast, L.Konate 13+5reb+4ast, B.Hunter 5+1reb Le Portel: S.Gay 22+7reb+2ast, C.Bronchard 18+7reb+2ast, D.Wilson 15+8reb+2ast, B.Mangin 8+2reb+3ast, R.Taylor 6+1reb+6ast, M.Bigote 4
Antibes snatched a road overtime victory over Boulogne to advance into the semis. SO Maritime Boulogne trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 25-14 run in the last quarter tied the game at the end of regular time, But then they lost eventually overtime period 25-28. SO Maritime Boulogne was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American forward Tim Blue (205-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Anthony Hilliard (193-86, college: Elizabeth City) helped adding 27 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Mouhammadou Jaiteh (206-94, agency: Fusion Sports) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and power forward Mickael Var (205-90) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Antibes: A.Hilliard 27+9reb, T.Blue 25+11reb+1ast, T.Huffman 10+3ast, S.Fein 10+2reb+1ast, L.Bengaber 7+1reb+3ast, S.Essart 7+1reb+4ast Boulogne: M.Diane 21+3reb+1ast, M.Var 20+4reb+2ast, M.Jaiteh 16+13reb+1ast, Z.Bah 14+3reb+3ast, V.Bigote 8+4reb, A.Rowland 7+1reb+2ast
Pau-Lacq-Orthez shot down Bourg before the home fans to punch the semifinal ticket. JL Bourg was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Pau-Lacq-Orthez forced 21 JL Bourg turnovers and outrebounded them 32-19 including 19 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American forward Charles Jackson (203-87, college: Hawaii-Pacific, agency: Court Side) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Spanish point guard Ignacio Ordin (183-78) helped adding 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Philippe Braud (194-85) with 16 points and power forward Alexis Tanghe (208-90, agency: Beo Basket) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Pau-Lacq-Orthez: I.Ordin 20+3reb+1ast, A.Mendy 14+3reb, C.Jackson 12+11reb+2ast, B.Boddicker 11+4reb+4ast, R.Lesca 9+1reb+1ast, S.Driss 4+5reb+1ast Bourg: P.Braud 16+3reb, A.Tanghe 15+2reb+1ast, A.Gomis 9+2reb, M.Sonko 8+6reb+2ast, J.Delhomme 7+1ast, J.Sanchez 6+2reb
Campbell will remain with Strasbourg IG - May 17, 2013
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Louis Campbell (190-PG-79, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Buffalo) will remain with Strasbourg IG for another season. The American player and the team agreed terms for 2013/2014 season.
Louis Campbell played in Japan for three years from year 2006. In2008-2009 for Toyota Alvark (Japan-JBL, starting five) he averaged 10.2ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 28.1%, FT: 83.8%. In 2009-2010 moved to Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and showed 13 [read more]
Louis Campbell (190-PG-79, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Buffalo) will remain with Strasbourg IG for another season. The American player and the team agreed terms for 2013/2014 season. Louis Campbell played in Japan for three years from year 2006. In2008-2009 for Toyota Alvark (Japan-JBL, starting five) he averaged 10.2ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 28.1%, FT: 83.8%. In 2009-2010 moved to Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and showed 13.0ppg, 3.6rpg, Assists-2 (5.7apg), 1.1spg, FGP: 48.7%, 3PT: 35.2%, FT: 81.6%. The season 2010-2011 appeared for EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and in EuroCup had 9.0ppg, 2.2rpg, 4.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 47.8%, 3PT: 25.9%, FT: 78.6%. In German League after 40 games his stats read 9.8ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.6%, 3PT: 27.8%, FT: 82.1%. In 2011-2012 moved to Walter Tigers Tuebingen (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five) and showed 9.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 4.1apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 49.2%, 3PT: 31.5%, FT: 81.0%. This year for 2012-2013: Strasbourg IG (France-ProA, starting five) his stats read 10.2 points per game and 4.5 assists.
Orleans have extended Christopher Hill (191-G-83, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: Michigan St.) for the next season. The guard joined the team at the start of this season. He notched 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Previously Christopher Hill had stints with Spirou Charleroi, Liege Basket, Banvit, Stade Clermontois, Evreux. He was the member of the USA National Team back in 2003. [read more]
Orleans have extended Christopher Hill (191-G-83, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: Michigan St.) for the next season. The guard joined the team at the start of this season. He notched 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Previously Christopher Hill had stints with Spirou Charleroi, Liege Basket, Banvit, Stade Clermontois, Evreux. He was the member of the USA National Team back in 2003.
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