ProB Round 23: #1 Pau-Lacq-Orthez is defeated by Aix-Maurienne - Feb 12, 2013
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There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (18-5) in Aix-les-Bains on Tuesday night. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Aix-Maurienne (12-11) 76-75. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pau-Lacq-Orthez. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 19-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Aix-Maurienne made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Aix-Maurienne had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American Wilbert Brown (200-84, college: Niagara, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import Wayne Chism (206-87, college: Tennessee) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Brian Boddicker (204-81, college: Texas) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Aix-Maurienne maintains ninth place with 12-11 record, which they share with Rouen. Pau-Lacq-Orthez at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Aix-Maurienne is looking forward to face Lille Metropole (#11) on the road in the next round. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play against JL Bourg (#8) and is hoping to win this game. The game between Top Four teams took place in Reims. Third ranked host Chalons-Reims (15-8) defeated second-ranked ALM Evreux (17-6) 81-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of ALM Evreux. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Kevin Corre (202-85) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Angelo Tsagarakis accounted for 13 points and 6 assists. American point guard Clevin Hannah (180-87, college: Wichita St., agency: Court Side) came up with 24 points and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for ALM Evreux in the defeat. Chalons-Reims maintains third place with 15-8 record having just three points less than leader Pau-Lacq-Orthez, which they share with Antibes and Le Portel. ALM Evreux at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Chalons-Reims will play against SO Maritime Boulogne (#6) on the road in the next round. ALM Evreux will play against Fos Ouest (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Bourg was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Le Portel (15-8) played at the court of 7th ranked JL Bourg (13-10). Le Portel managed to secure a 6-point victory 78-72 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of JL Bourg. The best player for the winners was Darnell Wilson who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Moses Sonko produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. JL Bourg's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Le Portel moved-up to third place, which they share with Antibes and Chalons-Reims. Loser JL Bourg dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. Le Portel will meet at home Charleville-Mezieres (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. JL Bourg will play against the league's leader Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#1) and hope to secure a win. The game in Antibes was also worth to mention about. 4th placed SO Maritime Boulogne (14-9) played at the court of fifth ranked Olympique Antibes (15-8). Olympique Antibes managed to secure a 7-point victory 87-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SO Maritime Boulogne. Lesly Bengaber orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olympique Antibes moved-up to third place, which they share with Chalons-Reims and Le Portel. SO Maritime Boulogne at the other side dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. Olympique Antibes' next round opponent will be Saint-Quentin (#12) on the road and are hoping to win another game. SO Maritime Boulogne will play against Chalons-Reims (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Toulon. Sixteenth ranked Hyeres-Toulon (8-15) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 14th ranked Denain Voltaire (7-16) 75-73 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Denain Voltaire. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for Jared Newson who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Hyeres-Toulon moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with St Vallier. Loser Denain Voltaire dropped to the sixteenth position with 16 games lost. Hyeres-Toulon will face Saint Vallier (#14) on the road in the next round. Denain Voltaire will play against Bordeaux and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: Lille destroyed Charleville on the opponent's court 96-71. Bottom-ranked Bordeaux unfortunately lost to St Vallier in a home game 80-85. Nantes recorded a loss to Fos Ouest on the road 68-71. Rouen defeated St Quentin on its own court 82-78. The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points and 14 rebounds by Nigel Wyatte of Bordeaux.
Very expected game when 17th ranked Charleville-Mezieres (5-18) was crushed at home by twelfth ranked Lille Metropole (11-12) 96-71 on Tuesday. The game was mostly controlled by Lille Metropole. Charleville-Mezieres was better in third quarter 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lille Metropole shot 61.3 percent from the field. It was a great evening for American Jason Siggers (188-85, college: Albany) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import Steve Smith (200-81, college: Iona) helped adding 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Five Lille Metropole players scored in double figures. Lille Metropole's coach Abdourahmane N’Diaye felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lithuanian forward Vaidotas Pridotkas (200-84) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Anthony Racine (190-94) scored 22 points. Lille Metropole have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place. Charleville-Mezieres lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth position with 18 games lost. Lille Metropole will face higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (#9) in Aix-les-Bains in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Charleville-Mezieres will play on the road against Le Portel (#5). Top scorers: Lille: L.Akono 16+1reb+2ast, J.Siggers 16+4reb+4ast, S.Smith 14+4reb+1ast, S.Bradford 13+3reb, J.MBida 11+6reb, M.Camara 8+2reb+1ast Charleville: A.Racine 22+1reb, V.Pridotkas 13+14reb+5ast, D.Pistre 12+1reb, M.Benkloua 7+11reb+3ast, F.Bourdillon 6+2reb+4ast, F.Calvez 6+1reb+4ast
Important game to mention about took place in Toulon. Sixteenth ranked Hyeres-Toulon (8-15) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 14th ranked Denain Voltaire (7-16) 75-73 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Denain Voltaire. The hosts trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 26-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Hyeres-Toulon made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for swingman Jared Newson (195-84, college: Tenn-Martin, agency: Pro One Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Rasheed Wright (196-80, college: ODU) helped adding 15 points. Power forward Marcus Kitts (205-89, college: William & Mary) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and forward John Flowers (200-89, college: W.Virginia, agency: KMG Sports Management) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Hyeres-Toulon and four Denain Voltaire players scored in double figures. Hyeres-Toulon moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with St Vallier. Loser Denain Voltaire dropped to the sixteenth position with 16 games lost. Hyeres-Toulon will face Saint Vallier (#14) on the road in the next round. Denain Voltaire will play against Bordeaux and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hyeres-Toulon: J.Newson 18+9reb+1ast, R.Wright 15+3reb+3ast, L.Sane 14+4reb, A.Julien 12+1reb+7ast, T.Dials 11+5reb+2ast, G.Radonjic 5+4reb+1ast Denain: M.Kitts 21+6reb+2ast, J.Flowers 18+6reb+2ast, L.Humphrey 14+1reb+1ast, X.Gaillou 10+4reb+4ast, V.Ateba 8+4reb, C.Cavallo 2+2reb+1ast
Rather predictable result when fifteenth ranked Saint Vallier (8-15) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Bordeaux (4-19) 85-80 on Tuesday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Bordeaux won fourth quarter 27-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great evening for Florent Tortosa (196-89) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American-Ivorian guard Errick Craven (188-83, college: USC) helped adding 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Saint Vallier players scored in double figures. American power forward Nigel Wyatte (204-81, college: Wagner, agency: Court Side) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import forward Markel Humphrey (198-87, college: Marshall, agency: Three Eye Sports) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Saint Vallier moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Hyeres-Toulon. Loser Bordeaux stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Saint Vallier will face Hyeres-Toulon (#15) at home in the next round. Bordeaux will play against Denain Voltaire and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: St Vallier: F.Tortosa 23+4reb+1ast, B.Tinsley 18+4reb+2ast, H.Disy 16+6reb+1ast, C.Rouse 13+6reb+5ast, E.Craven 13+7reb+7ast, D.Diarra 2+1reb Bordeaux: N.Wyatte 24+14reb+3ast, M.Guichard 17+1reb+4ast, M.Humphrey 14+7reb+2ast, G.Darrigand 9+4reb+2ast, N.Carter 8+4reb, R.Chery 3+3reb+2ast
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (18-5) in Aix-les-Bains on Tuesday night. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Aix-Maurienne (12-11) 76-75. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pau-Lacq-Orthez. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 19-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Aix-Maurienne made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Aix-Maurienne had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American Wilbert Brown (200-84, college: Niagara, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import Wayne Chism (206-87, college: Tennessee) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Brian Boddicker (204-81, college: Texas) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and David Denave (195-85) scored 14 points and 7 assists. Four Pau-Lacq-Orthez players scored in double figures. Aix-Maurienne maintains ninth place with 12-11 record, which they share with Rouen. Pau-Lacq-Orthez at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Aix-Maurienne is looking forward to face Lille Metropole (#11) on the road in the next round. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will play against JL Bourg (#8) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Maurienne: W.Brown 21+6reb, W.Chism 17+8reb, S.Darnauzan 12+1reb+5ast, G.Clerc 10+1reb+1ast, M.Houmounou 8+3reb+6ast, E.Bing 6+12reb+1ast Pau-Lacq-Orthez: B.Boddicker 16+8reb+1ast, D.Denave 14+3reb+7ast, C.Jackson 13+7reb, A.Mendy 10+2reb, S.Driss 8+3reb+2ast, I.Ordin 7+2reb+2ast
The game in Bourg was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Le Portel (15-8) played at the court of 7th ranked JL Bourg (13-10). Le Portel managed to secure a 6-point victory 78-72 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of JL Bourg. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But JL Bourg won fourth quarter 26-23. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was American forward Darnell Wilson (198-85, college: Canisius, agency: Court Side) who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Nigerien center Amadou Aboubakar Zaki (215-88) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Gambian forward Moses Sonko (197-83, college: Co.Carolina, agency: Two Points) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and American power forward David Monds (205-83, college: Oklahoma St.) added 15 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. JL Bourg's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Le Portel moved-up to third place, which they share with Antibes and Chalons-Reims. Loser JL Bourg dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. Le Portel will meet at home Charleville-Mezieres (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. JL Bourg will play against the league's leader Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Le Portel: D.Wilson 22+7reb+3ast, S.Gay 15+3reb+1ast, M.Bigote 13+3reb, A.Aboubakar Zaki 10+8reb+2ast, M.N'Diaye 8+2reb+2ast, R.Taylor 5+1reb+6ast Bourg: D.Monds 15+3reb+2ast, A.Tanghe 13+3reb, M.Sonko 12+10reb+3ast, P.Braud 10+3reb+2ast, J.Delhomme 8+1reb+2ast, J.Forte 8+8reb+4ast
Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Nantes (9-14) was edged on the road by eighth ranked Fos Ouest (14-9) 71-68 on Tuesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 24-15 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Fos Ouest made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for naturalized Senegalese power forward Mamadou Dia (202-78) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). American swingman Chris Davis (195-80, college: N.Texas, agency: Court Side) helped adding 16 points. Four Fos Ouest players scored in double figures. Fos Ouest's coach Remi Giutta used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward James Mathis (200-84, college: Niagara, agency: Court Side) responded with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Cedric Ferchaud (195-80) scored 13 points. Fos Ouest have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Boulogne. Loser Nantes keeps the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. Fos Ouest will face league's second-placed ALM Evreux on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nantes will play against SPO Rouen (#10). Top scorers: Fos Ouest: C.Davis 16+3reb+2ast, S.Giffa 15+3reb+1ast, M.Hachad 14+6reb+1ast, M.Dia 10+8reb+3ast, A.Toto N'Kote 9+1reb+2ast, J.Williamson 4+3reb Nantes: C.Ferchaud 13+3reb+2ast, L.Corbett 10+1reb+1ast, J.Mathis 8+9reb+4ast, W.Soliman 8+5reb, T.Henry 7+3reb+1ast, E.Mendy 7+3reb+1ast
The game between Top Four teams took place in Reims. Third ranked host Chalons-Reims (15-8) defeated second-ranked ALM Evreux (17-6) 81-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of ALM Evreux. It looked good early as ALM Evreux took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Chalons-Reims had a 26-21 second period charge getting the lead and ALM Evreux was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 74-81. Chalons-Reims made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 ALM Evreux turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Kevin Corre (202-85) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Greek guard Angelo Tsagarakis (190-84) accounted for 13 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. American point guard Clevin Hannah (180-87, college: Wichita St., agency: Court Side) came up with 24 points and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and the other American import power forward Jeremiah Wood (200-85, agency: Court Side) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for ALM Evreux in the defeat. Chalons-Reims maintains third place with 15-8 record having just three points less than leader Pau-Lacq-Orthez, which they share with Antibes and Le Portel. ALM Evreux at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Chalons-Reims will play against SO Maritime Boulogne (#6) on the road in the next round. ALM Evreux will play against Fos Ouest (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Chalons-Reims: K.Corre 16+6reb+3ast, T.Johnson 14+5reb+2ast, A.Tsagarakis 13+3reb+6ast, B.Mullins 10+2reb+2ast, R.Mels 8+1reb+2ast, K.Joss-Rauze 7+2ast Evreux: C.Hannah 24+2reb+4ast, J.Wood 15+10reb+2ast, D.Reed 11+8reb+1ast, S.Ho You Fat 8+5reb+1ast, G.Costentin 6+3reb+1ast, G.Florimont 4+2reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked SPO Rouen's (12-11) home victory over 11th ranked Saint-Quentin (10-13) 82-78 on Tuesday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Saint-Quentin won fourth quarter 18-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SPO Rouen looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Gary Chathuant (195-83) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points. American forward Tai Wesley (200-86, college: Utah St.) helped adding 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Julien Lesieu (201-83) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and American Darnell Williams (202-78, college: San Jose St., agency: David Lee services) scored 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. SPO Rouen moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Maurienne. Saint-Quentin lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. SPO Rouen will face Nantes (#13) on the road in the next round. Saint-Quentin will play against Olympique Antibes. Top scorers: Rouen: G.Chathuant 27+4reb+1ast, M.Courby 12+7reb+1ast, T.Wesley 11+8reb+4ast, F.Ateba 9+4reb, W.McKines 8+9reb+1ast, P.Da Silva 7+2reb+9ast St Quentin: J.Lesieu 24+6reb, D.Williams 12+9reb+4ast, O.Romain 9+1reb+4ast, K.Bichard 8+2reb+1ast, A.Saaka 8+1reb+4ast, L.Simmons 7+4reb+1ast
The game in Antibes was also worth to mention about. 4th placed SO Maritime Boulogne (14-9) played at the court of fifth ranked Olympique Antibes (15-8). Olympique Antibes managed to secure a 7-point victory 87-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SO Maritime Boulogne. SO Maritime Boulogne was ahead by 4 points at the halftime before a 48-37 second half run of Olympique Antibes. They outrebounded SO Maritime Boulogne 37-25 including 17 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by SO Maritime Boulogne helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Swingman Lesly Bengaber (197-79) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Tim Blue (205-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Austen Rowland (186-81, college: Lehigh, agency: Court Side) answered with 14 points and 5 assists and center Mouhammadou Jaiteh (206-94) added 14 points in the effort for SO Maritime Boulogne. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olympique Antibes moved-up to third place, which they share with Chalons-Reims and Le Portel. SO Maritime Boulogne at the other side dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. Olympique Antibes' next round opponent will be Saint-Quentin (#12) on the road and are hoping to win another game. SO Maritime Boulogne will play against Chalons-Reims (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Antibes: L.Bengaber 21+10reb+5ast, T.Blue 20+5reb+2ast, R.Desroses 13+4reb+1ast, G.Yango 11+10reb+1ast, J.Fontenet 9+3reb+9ast, A.Hilliard 7+2reb+2ast Boulogne: A.Rowland 14+1reb+5ast, M.Jaiteh 14+4reb+1ast, K.Cunningham 14+3reb+1ast, J.Rousselle 10+1reb+3ast, M.Var 9+4reb, C.McCray 8+3reb
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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