Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Awards 2020 - May 28, 2020
Player of the Year: Vitalis Chikoko (208-F/C-91) of Levallois Guard of the Year: Axel Julien (184-PG-92) of Dijon Forward of the Year: J.J. O'Brien (200-F-92) of Monaco Center of the Year: Vitalis Chikoko (208-F/C-91) of Levallois Bosman Player of the Year: Dee Bost (188-PG-89) of Monaco Cotonou Player of the Year: Vitalis Chikoko (208-F/C-91) of Levallois Import Player of the Year: Norris Cole (188-PG-88) of Monaco Domestic Player of the Year: Axel Julien (184-PG-92) of Dijon Defensive Player of the Year: Livio Jean-Charles (206-PF-93) of ASVEL Coach of the Year: Laurent Legname of Dijon
LNB decides to cancel the reminder of 19/20 season - May 27, 2020
The LNB Board held a videoconference meeting today. The decision was made to cancel the reminder of 19/20 season. There will be no relegation or promotions this summer. Also no champions will be named in ProA and ProB. Both Leagues will have 18-team lineups for the 20/21 season. The League also opted to have 20/21 games with fans. This decision will probably mean the later start of the next season.
Dijon top ASVEL to clinch Leaders Cup title - Feb 16, 2020
ASVEL - Dijon 69:77
Dijon are the Leaders Cup winners. They prevailed against ASVEL at the Disney Events Arena tonight. Rasheed Sulaimon (193-G-94, college: Maryland) came up with 20 points to lead the charge. Dijon jumped to a 23:13 lead after the first quarter. ASVEL cut the distance in the second period. They got within 4 points at the big break 36:40. Dijon however kept their ground in the third term. They ensured a 53:49 lead heading into the fourth stanza. Dijon survived the pressure from ASVEL throughout the final period and raced to the historic success. David Holston (173-PG-86, college: Chicago St.) delivered 16 points for the Cup winners. Jordan Taylor (187-PG-89, college: Wisconsin, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 17 points for ASVEL. David Lighty (198-F/G-88, college: Ohio St.) connected for 9 points in the defeat.
World wins All-Star Game LNB 2019 as they defeated All Star France 129-119. World team nailed 36 points early in the first period and led 11 points at the halftime. All Star France reduced to 7 points after three quarters and tied it all at 113-113. Only in extra time, World Team managed to seal the victory. Eric Buckner (208-C-90, college: Georgia St., agency: David Lee Services) was named MVP of the game. He finished with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Norris Cole (188-PG-88, college: Cleveland St.) clinched Skills Challenge Contest, while Gabe York (190-SG-93, college: Arizona) celebrated victory in the Three-Point Shootout Contest. He overcame Danilo Andjusic (195-G/F-91, agency: Octagon Europe) in the Final. D.J. Stephens (195-F/G-90, college: Memphis) celebrated Slam Dunk Contest title.
