NM1 Round 21: Leader JA Vichy gets another victory - Feb 9, 2013
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Leader JA Vichy delivered the fifteenth win on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Cognac (12-6) 85-71. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when JA Vichy's pressure prevailed and they won that period 19-12 extending their advantage to 14 points. The best player for the winners was American power forward Justin Reynolds (204-88, college: Texas A&M-CC) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. point guard Benjamin Thomas (181-82) chipped in 23 points and 7 assists. JA Vichy's coach Fabien Romeyer used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Vincent Mouillard (187-87) who recorded 15 points and 4 assists. JA Vichy (15-4) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Cognac at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. JA Vichy are looking forward to face Saint Chamond (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cognac will play against Rueil (#8) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Bottom-ranked CFBB (0-19) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-64 loss to fourth ranked Souffelweyersheim (13-5) in Paris. It was a good game for naturalized Chadian forward Jacques Alingue (201-88) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Frederic Minet contributed with 19 points and 6 assists for the winners. Paul Rigot (201-95) answered with 15 points and 6 rebounds for CFBB. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Souffelweyersheim moved-up to third place, which they share with Quimper. CFBB lost their nineteenth game in a row. They still closes the standings. Souffelweyersheim will play against La Rochelle (#6) at home in the next round. CFBB will play against Quimper UJAP (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory. A very close game took place in Chartres between Chartres and Monaco. Eleventh ranked Chartres (8-11) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Monaco (9-8). Chartres managed to escape with a 2-point win 66-64 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Monaco. Guillaume Merie stepped up and scored 24 points and 4 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Mehdi Labeyrie-Hafsi with 20 points. Monaco's coach Jean-Michel Senegal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Chartres maintains eleventh place with 8-11 record. Newly promoted Monaco dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. Chartres will meet higher ranked Blois (#10) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Monaco will play against Union Rennes and hope to secure a win. The game with biggest result difference took place in Rennes. Local Union Rennes (4-15) was outscored by second ranked Orchesien BC (14-4) 87-52. Renaud Brocheray nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Union Rennes' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Orchesien BC maintains second place with 14-4 record behind leader Vichy. Union Rennes lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted Union Rennes keeps the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. Orchesien BC will have a break next round. Union Rennes will play on the road against Monaco (#9).
Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Challans was defeated by Rueil in a road game 80-66. La Rochelle beat St Chamond at home 83-66. Blois was destroyed by Sorgues on the opponent's court 89-63. The best stats of 21th round was 21 points and 11 rebounds by Andrew Thomson of La Rochelle.
There was no surprise when 14th ranked Vendee Challans (6-13) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Rueil (10-9) 80-66. The game was mostly controlled by Rueil. Vendee Challans was better in third quarter 19-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Vendee Challans to just 7 points in second quarter. Rueil made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Rueil especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Forward Karim Gourari (201-89) nailed 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Alexis Desespringalle (192-91) accounted for 18 points and 4 assists. Four Rueil players scored in double figures. Forward Fabien Herard (198-79) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and guard Johan Rathieuville (177-85) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for Vendee Challans in the defeat. Rueil moved-up to eighth place. Vendee Challans at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Rueil's next round opponent will be higher ranked Cognac (#5) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Rueil: A.Desespringalle 18+2reb+4ast, K.Gourari 13+5reb+7ast, D.Gentil 13+1reb, S.Ocokoljic 11+2reb+2ast, M.Diame 9+5reb, S.Ricard 8+4reb Challans: F.Herard 16+12reb, J.Rathieuville 12+1reb+5ast, N.Gouacide 11+4reb+2ast, S.Mekdad 7+8reb+1ast, S.Cherasse 6+3ast, J.Zapha 5+2reb
Bottom-ranked CFBB (0-19) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-64 loss to fourth ranked Souffelweyersheim (13-5) in Paris. The game was mostly controlled by Souffelweyersheim. CFBB was better in second period 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Souffelweyersheim forced 22 CFBB turnovers. It was a good game for naturalized Chadian forward Jacques Alingue (201-88) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Frederic Minet (188-81) contributed with 19 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Souffelweyersheim players scored in double figures. Paul Rigot (201-95) answered with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Damien Inglis (203-95) added 6 points and 7 assists in the effort for CFBB. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Souffelweyersheim moved-up to third place, which they share with Quimper. CFBB lost their nineteenth game in a row. They still closes the standings. Souffelweyersheim will play against La Rochelle (#6) at home in the next round. CFBB will play against Quimper UJAP (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Souffel: F.Minet 19+1reb+6ast, J.Alingue 19+8reb+1ast, J.Tschamber 14+2ast, J.Bach 10+1reb+2ast, A.N'Diaye 6+9reb+2ast, T.Traineau 5+5reb CFBB: P.Rigot 15+6reb+1ast, E.Ory 9+3reb+3ast, C.Pontens 8+4reb+1ast, Y.Smock 8+6reb, L.Dussoulier 7+2reb, D.Inglis 6+3reb+7ast
The game with biggest result difference took place in Rennes. Local Union Rennes (4-15) was outscored by second ranked Orchesien BC (14-4) 87-52. The game without a history. Orchesien BC led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Orchesien BC outrebounded Union Rennes 37-26 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Renaud Brocheray (202-80) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Russell Carter (196-85, college: Notre Dame) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Alex Okafor (202-87, college: Princeton) came up with 23 points and 7 rebounds and Senegalese guard El Kabir Pene (190-84) added 17 points respectively for Union Rennes in the defeat. Union Rennes' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Orchesien BC maintains second place with 14-4 record behind leader Vichy. Union Rennes lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted Union Rennes keeps the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. Orchesien BC will have a break next round. Union Rennes will play on the road against Monaco (#9). Top scorers: Orchy: D.Petrovic 19+1reb+1ast, R.Carter 17+8reb, R.Brocheray 12+11reb+3ast, A.Belkessa 9+1reb, J.Verbeke 9+7reb+1ast, R.Malet 8+1reb+7ast Rennes: A.Okafor 23+7reb, E.Kabir Pene 17+1ast, E.Esneu Doguet 5, B.M'Poy 3+4reb, O.Sall 2+6reb+2ast, S.Ben Driss 2+5reb
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked La Rochelle (12-7) defeated at home 12th ranked Saint Chamond (6-12) 83-66. The game was mostly controlled by La Rochelle. Saint Chamond was better in second period 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. British forward Andrew Thomson (205-84, college: Catawba) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized Madagascar swingman Amy M'Boma (199-83) accounted for 17 points. Four La Rochelle players scored in double figures. American forward Tyray Pearson (201-80, college: Iowa St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jean-Stephane Rinna (205-83) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Saint Chamond in the defeat. Saint Chamond's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the third consecutive win for La Rochelle. Newly promoted La Rochelle maintains sixth place with 12-7 record. Saint Chamond at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. La Rochelle's next round opponent will be higher ranked Souffelweyersheim (#4) in Souffel. and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Saint Chamond will play at home against the league's leader JA Vichy (#1). Top scorers: La Rochelle: A.Thomson 21+11reb, A.M'Boma 17+4reb+1ast, F.Sahraoui 16+1reb+5ast, J.Dalmat 12+1reb, S.Soliman 6, J.Cole 6+9reb+1ast St Chamond: T.Pearson 25+10reb+2ast, J.Rinna 12+8reb+1ast, J.Landu-Bongo 9+2reb, I.Bankevics 6, R.Jacon 6, N.Wachowiak 4
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Sorgues and 8th ranked Blois had identical 9-8 record. This time Sorgues used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Blois 89-63. It looked good early as Blois took an 3-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Sorgues had a 32-11 second period charge getting the lead and Blois was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 63-89. 26 personal fouls committed by Blois helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Cedric Mansare (195-85) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and center Xavier Pasut (200-84) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Daviin Davis (193-85, college: Weber St.) came up with 12 points and 8 rebounds and center Jonathan Tornato (210-89) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Blois in the defeat. Five Sorgues and four Blois players scored in double figures. Blois' coach Hugues Occansey already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sorgues. They moved-up to seventh place. Blois at the other side dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. Sorgues' next round opponent will be Angers BC 49 (#12) on the road which should be theoretically another easy game. Blois will play against Chartres and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sorgues: X.Pasut 17+6reb+1ast, R.Zamroz 16+2reb+2ast, T.Albenque 14+2reb+2ast, W.Gueye 12+2reb+1ast, A.Thinon 12+2reb+1ast, C.Mansare 12+11reb+4ast Blois: D.Davis 12+8reb+2ast, G.Tacita 12+1reb, W.Aka 11+6reb+1ast, J.Tornato 10+7reb+3ast, G.Staelens 5, K.Morlende 4+3reb
Leader JA Vichy delivered the fifteenth win on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Cognac (12-6) 85-71. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when JA Vichy's pressure prevailed and they won that period 19-12 extending their advantage to 14 points. The best player for the winners was American power forward Justin Reynolds (204-88, college: Texas A&M-CC) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. point guard Benjamin Thomas (181-82) chipped in 23 points and 7 assists. JA Vichy's coach Fabien Romeyer used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Vincent Mouillard (187-87) who recorded 15 points and 4 assists and Sadio Doucoure (195-92) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. JA Vichy (15-4) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Cognac at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. JA Vichy are looking forward to face Saint Chamond (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cognac will play against Rueil (#8) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Vichy: J.Reynolds 23+13reb+1ast, B.Thomas 23+2reb+7ast, D.Tshomba 20+2ast, G.Pons 8+1ast, O.Da Silveira 5+6reb+1ast, G.Lessort 4+3reb+1ast Cognac: V.Mouillard 15+3reb+4ast, S.Doucoure 10+6reb+1ast, M.Buval 9+2reb+2ast, D.Sencanski 9+2reb, J.Ludon 9+3reb+3ast, C.Bertorelle 9+4reb+3ast
A very close game took place in Chartres between Chartres and Monaco. Eleventh ranked Chartres (8-11) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Monaco (9-8). Chartres managed to escape with a 2-point win 66-64 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Monaco. The hosts trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 19-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Chartres looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Guillaume Merie (198-83) stepped up and scored 24 points and 4 assists for the winners and naturalized Senegalese power forward Vincent Mendy (204-83) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Tunisian power forward Mehdi Labeyrie-Hafsi (203-78) with 20 points and forward Olivier Bardet (203-80) scored 3 points and 11 rebounds. Monaco's coach Jean-Michel Senegal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Chartres maintains eleventh place with 8-11 record. Newly promoted Monaco dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. Chartres will meet higher ranked Blois (#10) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Monaco will play against Union Rennes and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chartres: G.Merie 24+4reb+4ast, V.Mendy 11+8reb+1ast, M.Vasic 9+1reb+4ast, A.Barakaou 7+6reb+3ast, G.Lemon 5+4reb+3ast, M.Ipouck 5+9reb+3ast Monaco: M.Labeyrie-Hafsi 20+1reb+2ast, C.HRISTO PHE 14+8reb+5ast, A.Christophe 11+3reb, J.Jones 7+1reb, T.Bennett 4+4reb+1ast, S.Marco 3+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.
Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (ProB) waived 27-year old swingman Kevin Bichard (195-86). In 32 NM1 games he recorded 8.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1 [read more]
Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (ProB) waived 27-year old swingman Kevin Bichard (195-86). In 32 NM1 games he recorded 8.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.2spg this season. Bichard played there also last season. In 33 NM1 games he averaged 13.1ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.8apg and 1.8spg (in top 4). He helped them to win the league title. Bichard has played previously for three other France teams: Fos Ouest, Saint Vallier and Roche.
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