Excellence (1945-1946)
Excellence 1945-46
In 1945-46 there were 485 teams participating in the championship. There was no regular season games, just type of extented Play-Offs
FC Lyon - Excellence Champions 1945-46
ESSMG Lyon 1945-46
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Jean Duperray
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Guy Chenel
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Andre Buffiere
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Robert Busnel
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#  XiBR Cb (oXCH) OIs SDR XiU
6 062 (8'5'') Oy 93 France
7 069 (8'1'') G/y 97 France
09 021 (8'5'') C 59 France
00 063 (8'0'') OG 95 France
3 029 (8'7'') Oy 50 France
5 043 (3'2'') G/y 50 France
8 047 (3'2'') G 99 France
2 046 (3'01'') G/y 98 France
 Average Height: 183.1 cm (6'0.1'')
 Average Age: 26.8
Eurobasket.com All-French Excellence Awards 1946-May 30, 1946
In the Excellence basketball league, several players stood out and were recognized for their exceptional performances during the season. - Jean Duperray, a 24-year-old swingman from ESSMG Lyon, had a remarkable season where he not only earned the Player of the Year award but also received other accolades such as Finals MVP, Guard of the Year, and a spot in the First Team. His consistent and outstanding contributions on the court led to his well-deserved recognition. - Henri Lesmayoux, a 32-year-old swingman from Championnet Sports Paris, showcased his skills and abilities throughout the season and was named the Forward of the Year. His impressive performance earned him a spot in the First Team, highlighting his impact on the team. - Paul Chaumont, a center from US Metro Paris, was recognized as the Center of the Year for his dominant presence in the paint and overall contributions to his team's success. His selection to the First Team further solidifies his status as one of the top players in the league. - Andre Goeuriot, a power forward from ESSMG Lyon, displayed his talent and versatility on the court, earning a spot in the First Team of Excellence. His consistent performances and valuable contributions to his team's success did not go unnoticed. - Robert Busnel, a 31-year-old power forward from ESSMG Lyon, was also named to the First Team for his impactful play and significant role in his team's achievements. His inclusion in the First Team reflects his strong performance throughout the season. Overall, these players' achievements and recognitions underscore their dedication, skill, and impact on their respective teams in the Excellence league.
Player of the Year: France Jean Duperray (181-G/F-25) of ESSMG Lyon
Finals MVP: France Jean Duperray (181-G/F-25) of ESSMG Lyon
Guard of the Year: France Jean Duperray (181-G/F-25) of ESSMG Lyon
Forward of the Year: France Henri Lesmayoux (186-F/G-33) of Championnet
Center of the Year: France Paul Chaumont (185-C-25) of US Metro


Eurobasket.com French Excellence First Team 1946
Duperray
Lesmayoux
Goeuriot
Busnel
Chaumont

First Team
France Jean Duperray (181-G/F-25) of ESSMG Lyon
France Henri Lesmayoux (186-F/G-33) of Championnet
France Andre Goeuriot (189-PF-26) of ESSMG Lyon
France Robert Busnel (190-PF-32) of ESSMG Lyon
France Paul Chaumont (185-C-25) of US Metro
*The awards were created by Eurobasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance. It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams.