#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Tony Parker (188-82, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA. He could not help the San Antonio Spurs (29-11) in their last game. Despite Parker's very good performance the San Antonio Spurs were edged in an overtime 101-98 on the road by the Memphis Grizzlies.
He was the top scorer with 30 points. Parker also added 5 passes (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in 42 minutes on the court.
It's Parker's 12th season with the team.
He has individually a very good year with high stats. Parker averages: 19.5ppg, 2.9rpg, 7.1apg, 2FGP: 52.9%, 3FGP: 41.7% and FT: 82.6% in the 38 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the French senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international small forward Nicolas Batum (203-88, currently plays in NBA). Batum led Portland Trail Blazers to a 2-point victory over the Miami Heat (24-12) 92-90 in the NBA last Thursday.
He was MVP of the game. Batum scored 28 points (!!!), grabbed 7 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
The Portland Trail Blazers have 20-18 record this season.
This year Batum has very high stats. He averages: 16.9ppg, 5.7rpg, 4.4apg, 1.1bpg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 50.5%, 3FGP: 36.2% and FT: 86.4%.
Batum is in the roster of the French senior national team.
#3. The French player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Joakim Noah (211-85, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA). He contributed to an easy victory against the Atlanta Hawks (21-16) crushing them 97-58 in the NBA on Monday night.
Noah scored 9 points, had 16 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 28 minutes.
The Chicago Bulls have 21-15 record this season.
Noah is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his sixth year in Bulls' roster.
He has very impressive stats this season: 12.3ppg, 10.6rpg, 4.1apg, 2.1bpg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 46.3% and FT: 80.3% in the 35 games.
Noah is a naturalized American.
He played for the French national team two years ago.
Strangely Noah has never played in France.
#4. Center Kevin Seraphin (206-89, currently plays in NBA) led Washington Wizards to an easy victory against the Orlando Magic (13-24) crushing them 120-91 in the NBA in Monday night's game.
He scored 18 points, had 5 rebounds, passed 4 assists and added 3 blocks.
The Washington Wizards have not so impressive 7-28 record this season.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Seraphin has very high stats. He averages: 11.2ppg and 5.3rpg.
Seraphin is also French national team player.
#5. Former international power forward Ian Mahinmi (206-86, currently plays in NBA) was the major contributor in an Indiana Pacers' victory against the New York Knicks (24-13) 81-76 in the NBA last Thursday.
He scored 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.
The Indiana Pacers have a solid 24-15 record this season.
This year Mahinmi's overall stats are: 5.4ppg and 4.1rpg in the 39 games.
He used to play for the French national team
two years ago.
#6. Guard Thomas Heurtel (188-89, currently plays in Euroleague) contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Besiktas (0-3) crushing them 77-51 in the Euroleague on Thursday night.
Heurtel scored 6 points, made 7 passes and 3 steals.
Caja Laboral Vitoria (3-0) is placed first in group F.
So far his team won all three games in the Top 16.
Heurtel's total stats this season are: 7.2ppg, 2.4rpg and 4.0apg.
He is a former U20 international player as he played for the French team four years ago.
#7. International forward Florent Pietrus (202-81, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Valencia Basket (12-5) in their game against Lagun Aro GBC (3-14) in the Spanish ACB.
Pietrus scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Valencia Basket lost 68-76 in San Sebastian to the one of league's weakest teams (#17) Lagun Aro GBC.
They ended the series of three consecutive victories.
This year Pietrus' total stats are: 3.9ppg and 2.9rpg in the 17 games.
He is also French national team player.
#8. Forward Tariq Kirksay (199-79, college: Iona, currently plays in Spain) led Asefa Estudiantes to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Regal FC Barcelona (9-8) crushing them 88-66 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
Kirksay scored 13 points, made 3 passes and 3 steals.
Asefa Estudiantes Madrid (9-8) is placed seventh in the ACB.
Kirksay is currently third on the list of most steals.
He has very reliable stats this season: 10.6ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.5apg and 1.8spg.
Kirksay is a naturalized American.
He used to play for the French national team
back in 2008. Kirksay played also for Mulhouse in French league.
#9. 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 was not able to secure a victory for the San Antonio Spurs (29-11) in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-12).
He scored 6 points and added 4 passes in 26 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs were edged in an overtime 101-98 in Memphis by the Grizzlies.
It's Diaw's first season with the team.
Diaw has averaged so far 5.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.5apg in the 40 games.
He is also in the roster of the French national team.
#10. Forward Amath M'Baye (206-89, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Oklahoma to a victory against the Oklahoma State University (1-2) 77-68 in the NCAA last Saturday.
He scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 25 minutes.
The The University of Oklahoma has 3-0 conference record this season.
So far his team won all three games in the conference.
M'Baye has averaged so far 5.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.5apg in the 40 games.
He is a former U20 international player as four years ago he still played for the French national team.
#11. Former U20 international forward Aaron Cel (203-87, currently plays in VTB United League), who plays in Poland couldn't help PGE Turow (2-9) in their last game on Monday. Despite Cel's good performance the tenth-placed PGE Turow was badly defeated 91-72 in Khimki by the much higher-ranked Khimky (#3) in the group A of VTB United League.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
Cel belongs to league's best rebounders and is ranked #3.
This season he has very good stats: 10.5ppg and 7.1rpg.
Cel used to play for the French U20 national team
six years ago.
#12. International shooting guard Fabien Causeur (193-87, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Thomas Heurtel. But that was another game of his team in Spanish ACB which we would like to mention.
Causeur contributed to an overtime Caja Laboral's victory against the league outsider Assignia Manresa 101-95.
He scored 6 points in only 13 minutes.
Causeur has averaged so far 9.0ppg and 1.9rpg in the 15 games.
He is also in the roster of the French national team.
#13. International small forward Mickael Gelabale (201-83, agency: Three Eye Sports, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Florent Pietrus and both played together in the last Spanish ACB game.
Gelabale couldn't help Valencia Basket in their game against Lagun Aro GBC.
He scored 6 points.
His team was defeated 76-68.
Gelabale has relatively good stats this season: 11.0ppg and 3.4rpg.
He is also French national team player.
#14. U20 international guard Leo Westermann (198-92, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Adriatic League) couldn't help Partizan in their game against HKK Siroki WWin in the Adriatic League.
Westermann scored 6 points in 26 minutes.
His team lost 80-87.
He has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.9apg and 1.3spg in the 17 games.
Westermann plays currently for the French U20 national team.
#15. International center Ronny Turiaf (208-83, agency: Priority Sports, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in NBA) managed to help Los Angeles Clippers to win against the Memphis Grizzlies crushing them 99-73 in the NBA in Monday night's game.
He scored only 3 points and blocked 2 blocks.
Turiaf has averaged so far 2.1ppg and 2.6rpg.
He is also in the roster of the French national team.
The list of other players, who all have French passport but never been selected to any of French national teams:
#1.Bandja Sy (203-F, currently plays college basketball in the States) led N.Mexico St. to an overtime victory against the Seattle University (0-5) 83-82 in the NCAA in Thursday night's game.
Sy recorded 23 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks.
The New Mexico State University has a solid 4-2 conference record this season.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Sy has been at the team for four years.
He has averaged so far 5.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.5apg.
Sy has a dual citizenship: Mali and French.
#2.Antonin Galaya (196-G, currently studies in the States) led N.C.Central to an easy victory against the Virginia University of Lynchburg (24-12) crushing them 97-28 in the NCAA on Tuesday night.
Galaya scored 18 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
The N.Carolina Central has 3-0 conference record this season.
So far his team won all three games in the conference.
Galaya has averaged so far 2.1ppg and 2.6rpg.
He is another player who holds two passports: U.S. Virgin Islands and French.
#3.Alfredo Ott (193-G-83, college: Dillard, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) could not help Palencia Baloncesto (8-6) in their last game on Friday. Despite Ott's very good performance Palencia Baloncesto was edged 75-73 on the road by the much lower-ranked Ourense (#11).
He was the second best scorer with 15 points.
Ott has averaged so far 9.6ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.5spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Apparently Ott has never played in France.
#4.Boris Meno (203-F-83, agency: Two Points, college: Davidson, currently plays in Czech Republic) contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams B&W Opava (6-15) crushing them 75-51 in the Czech Republic NBL on Saturday night.
He recorded 9 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 28 minutes.
USK Praha (17-1) is placed first in the NBL.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Meno is currently eighth on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (third place).
He has individually a very good year with high stats. Meno averages: 17.0ppg, 9.5rpg and 1.3apg in the 22 games he played so far.
He has both Congolese and French nationalities.
#5.Mari Konate (203-F-88, college: McNeese St., currently plays in Baltic League), who plays in Lithuania was not able to help Naglis Palangos (0-1) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Konate's good performance Naglis Palangos (#4) was defeated 84-75 in Tallinn by the second-ranked Kalev/Cramo in the group F of Baltic League.
He recorded 12 points.
Konate has averaged so far 9.2ppg and 5.3rpg.
#6.Kim Tillie (210-F-88, agency: Priority Sports, college: Utah, currently plays in Spain) managed to help UCAM Murcia in a victory against the 16th-ranked Baloncesto Fuenlabrada 81-75 in the Spanish ACB on Saturday night.
He scored only 2 points in 14 minutes.
Tillie has averaged so far 7.5ppg and 3.8rpg in the 17 games.
He also holds two passports: Dutch and French.
#7. Experienced David Fergerson (185-G-78, agency: Interperformances, college: St.Louis, currently plays in Switzerland) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked SAV Vacallo crushing them 101-80 in the Swiss LNA in Wednesday night's game.
Fergerson scored 6 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Fergerson has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 3.1apg and 1.6spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Fergerson used to play for Reims Champagne Basket in French league.
#8.Stephane Raquil (208-F-91, is currently at the American university) contributed to an easy victory against the Grambling State University crushing them 80-46 in the NCAA last Tuesday.
He scored 6 points in 15 minutes.
Raquil has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 3.1apg and 1.6spg in the 11 games.
#9.John Wilkins (206-G-89, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the one of league's weakest teams Illinois St. in their game against the Drake University in the NCAA.
He scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
His team was defeated 82-77.
Wilkins has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 3.1apg and 1.6spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Apparently Wilkins has never played in France.
#10.Yoni Deri (178-PG-87, currently plays in Israel) contributed to an easy victory against the league leader Ironi Nes-Ziona 88-72 in the Israeli National League (second division) in Tuesday night's game.
He scored 7 points and added 3 passes in only 8 minutes.
Deri has averaged so far 4.5ppg and 2.5apg in the two games.
He has dual citizenship: French and Israeli.
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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