Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Awards 2018 - Jun 25, 2018
Eurobasket.com All-French ProA 1st Team 2018
Robinson
Logan
Hassell
Travis
Peacock
Finals Co-MVP: Chris Lofton (188-G-86) of Le Mans Finals Co-MVP: Romeo Travis (198-PF-84) of Le Mans Player of the Year: Zachery Peacock (203-C-87) of Bourg Guard of the Year: Gerald Robinson (185-PG-89) of Monaco Forward of the Year: Romeo Travis (198-PF-84) of Le Mans Center of the Year: Zachery Peacock (203-C-87) of Bourg Domestic Player of the Year: Boris Diaw (203-PF-82) of Levallois Import Player of the Year: Zachery Peacock (203-C-87) of Bourg Bosman/Cotonou Player of the Year: Elmedin Kikanovic (211-C-88) of Monaco Rising Star of the Year: Adam Mokoka (196-G-98) of Gravelines Sixth Man of the Year: D.J. Stephens (198-G/F-90) of Le Mans Defensive Player of the Year: Jacques Alingue (201-F-88) of Dijon Coach of the Year: Eric Bartecheky of Le Mans
Le Mans upset Monaco to lift ProA title - Jun 24, 2018
Monaco - Le Mans 74:76
Le Mans claimed the fifth ProA title in the team's history. They rolled past Monaco on the road in the decisive fifth game of the championship series to conquer the historic trophy. Justin Cobbs (190-G-91, college: California, agency: Pensack Sports) posted 16 points to lead the champions. Monaco got to a confident start. The hosts poured in 28 points in the first quarter to ensure an 11-point lead. But Le Mans stiffened defensively in the second frame. They held Monaco to 11 points to pull within 4 points at halftime 39:35. Le Mans worked hard in the third term and managed to get as close as one point at the final intermission. Le Mans spurred ahead in the fourth period. The visitors accumulated a 71:63 lead midway through the quarter. Paul Lacombe (190-G-90, agency: BeoBasket) dragged the hosts back within three points 68:71. Paul Lacombe got Monaco within two 70:72 with just over a minute to go. Cobbs made it 76:72 for Le Mans inside final 20 seconds. Paul Lacombe narrowed the gap but then his buzzer-beating attempt missed the mark and Le Mans got away with the trophy. Romeo Travis (198-PF-84, college: Akron) finished with 14 points, while Antoine Eito (186-G-88) added 11 points for the champions. Paul Lacombe answered with game-high 21 points for Monaco.
Monaco earn third straight Leaders Cup title - Feb 18, 2018
Monaco - Le Mans 83:78
Monaco clinched the Leaders Cup title. They beat Le Mans for the third consecutive success at the tournament. Monaco dominated from start to finish. They posted a 27:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Monaco accumulated a 46:38 halftime advantage. They stayed in front throughout the third term. Monaco grabbed a 63:55 lead at the final intermission. Le Mans narrowed the distance in the fourth term but could not rescue the game as Monaco rallied to the win. Gerald Robinson (185-PG-89, college: Georgia) provided 18 points in the victory. Elmedin Kikanovic (211-C-88, agency: BeoBasket) delivered 17 points in the win. Mykal Riley (196-SF-85, college: Alabama) replied with 20 points for Le Mans. Antoine Eito (186-G-88) and Romeo Travis (198-PF-84, college: Akron) chipped in 14 points apiece in the defeat.
Strasbourg clinch 2017/18 Cup title - Apr 21, 2018
Strasbourg - Boulazac 82-62
Strasbourg clinched 2017/18 Cup title in France. They overcame Boulazac 82-62 after a slow start to reach twenty points difference at the end. Boulazac posted a 23-16 run in the first quarter, while Strasbourg replied with a massive 24-8 surge to take a 40-31 halftime advantage. Both teams nailed 20 points each int he third quarter and then Strasbourg added a final 22-11 burst at the end. David Logan (185-G-82, college: Indianapolis) stepped up with 21 points and Miro Bilan (213-C-89, agency: BeoBasket) brought 14. Dee Bost (188-PG-89, college: Mississippi St., agency: BeoBasket) scored 13, whilst Louis Labeyrie (208-C/F-92) had 12. Giovan Oniangue (197-SF-91) ended up with 13 points in defeat and Karvel Anderson (188-G-91, college: Robert Morris) produced 11.
Nanterre beat Chalon in Match des Champions - Sep 19, 2017
Nanterre - Chalon 95:69
Nanterre celebrated the first trophy of the new season. They rallied past Chalon to win Match des Champions. Terran Petteway (198-F-92, college: Nebraska) nailed 17 points to lead the winners. Nanterre unloaded 28 points in the opening frame to take a 10-point lead. They stayed red hot offensively in the second period. Nanterre unleashed 30 points in the quarter to secure a 58:33 halftime lead. Nanterre dropped 20 points in the third term to record a 27-point lead at the final break. Chalon could not overcome the deficit in the fourth period and raced to the victory. Lahaou Konate (196-SG-91) tossed in 16 points, while Hugo Invernizzi (196-SF-93, agency: BeoBasket) added 15 points in the win. Ousmane Camara (202-C-89) replied with 20 points and 13 rebounds for Chalon. Lance Harris (195-G-84, college: Kansas St.) had 18 points in the losing case.
French Stars edge Foreign Stars in All Star Game - Dec 30, 2017
French Stars - Foreign Stars 181:175 OT
French Stars edge Foreign Stars in All Star Game in Paris. They posted an exciting 181-175 overtime win in the capital of France. The local players opened the game with a 41-32 rally and led 4 points at the halftime. The Foreign Stars tied the game at the end of the third period as they posted a 46-42 run in the third frame. Both teams later nailed 38 points apiece in the fourth quarter for 164-164 on the board. In overtime the French Stars won the game due to 17-11 run. Amara Sy (202-F-81, agency: BeoBasket) ended up with a triple-double of 20 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists was voted MVP of the game. Louis Labeyrie (208-C/F-92) top-scored in the event with 35 points.
D.J. Stephens (198-G/F-90, college: Memphis) celebrated victory in Slam Dunk Contest, while Heiko Schaffartzik (183-PG-84) clinched Three-Point Shootout Contest title.
French ProA All-Star Game 2018 Rosters & Contestants - Jan 6, 2018
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