Pro B Basketball 2017-2018, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards

Pro B (2017-2018)

2016-17

2018-19

ProB Standings

1. Blois		27-7
2. Roanne		26-8
3. Orleans		25-9
4. Fos-Provence		24-10
5. Lille		23-11
6. Saint-Chamond		22-12
7. Nancy		19-15
8. Rouen		17-17
9. Evreux		16-18
10. Denain		16-18
11. Aix-Maurienne		15-19
12. Vichy Clermont		14-20
13. Nantes		12-22
14. Caen		12-22
15. Quimper		11-23
16. Poitiers		11-23
17. Le Havre		10-24
18. Charleville		6-28

Season 2017-2018

List of Players
List of Imports
Abroad

Points Per Game

Obi EMEGANO
  Rouen
  (190-G-93)
  Avg: 18.4

1. Emegano, Rouen	18.4
2. Stevens, Rouen	18.1
3. Goods, Poitiers	17.2
4. Lewis, Le Havre	16.9
5. Walker, Evreux	16.7
6. Williams, Caen	16.4
7. Morris, Charleville	15.6
8. Sommerville, Orleans	15.5
9. Diggs, Nantes	15.4
10. Johnson, Blois	15.4

Rebounds Per Game

Amin STEVENS
  Rouen
  (203-PF-90)
  Avg: 9.1

1. Stevens, Rouen	9.1
2. Ekperigin, Nantes	8.0
3. Austin, Nantes	7.7
4. Goulbourne, Denain	7.6
5. Kone, Vichy C.	7.4
6. Cazenobe, Denain	7.1
7. Fairell, Blois	6.7
8. Knowles, Charleville	6.7
9. Buckles, Lille	6.7
10. Halilovic, Orleans	6.7

Assists Per Game

Alexander ABREU
  Orleans
  (180-PG-91)
  Avg: 6.5

1. Abreu, Orleans	6.5
2. Mitchell, Vichy C.	6.4
3. Rowland, Charleville	6.3
4. Cornely, Caen	6.3
5. Threatt, Denain	5.8
6. Russell, Nancy	5.5
7. Choquet, Fos-Prov.	5.3
8. Krayem, Le Havre	5.2
9. Brooks, Evreux	5.2
10. Guichard, Saint-Ch.	5.2

Steals Per Game

Kwamain MITCHELL
  Vichy C.
  (178-PG-89)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Mitchell, Vichy C.	2.2
2. Kirksay, Fos-Prov.	2.0
3. Cornely, Caen	2.0
4. Collier, Poitiers	1.8
5. Johnson, Blois	1.7
6. Abreu, Orleans	1.7
7. Abouo, Fos-Provence	1.7
8. Carne, Charleville	1.6
9. Threatt, Denain	1.6
10. Thomas, Blois	1.6

Blocks Per Game

Jean-Stephane RINNA
  Saint-Ch.
  (205-F/C-83)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Rinna, Saint-Ch.	1.5
2. Faye, Poitiers	1.3
3. Austin, Nantes	1.2
4. Ho-You-Fat, Evreux	1.1
5. Kone, Vichy C.	0.8
6. Vautier, Caen	0.8
7. Aboudou, Fos-Prov.	0.8
8. Ekperigin, Nantes	0.8
9. Taccoen, Lille	0.8
10. Wallez, Denain	0.7

Player of the week

Amin Stevens
  Rouen
  (203-F/C-104)

Denain overcome Orleans to claim Leaders Cup ProB title (Photo: Denain Facebook)

ADA Blois Basket 41 wins French ProB 2017-2018 title (Photo: lnb.fr)

ADA Blois Basket 41 2017-18

#	XiBR	Cb (oXCH)	OIs	SDR
	SssijR XdIFR	917 (8'2'')	y/G	90
	gQassi millI	915 (8'6'')	C	99
0	ShBRd gIuBMai	023 (8'3'')	G/y	96
4	wIQRF whIBis	061 (3'00'')	OG	59
33	ChiQlF OIjURjs	021 (8'5'')	OG	99
	zulFij bIUUa	913 (8'2'')	y	99
3	mRjniBaj bIjZliQ	029 (8'7'')	AG	92
01	ziQRj Aaji	066 (8'9'')	G	95
1	wIjF qhaBRDMR	064 (8'9'')	OG	95
	ylIQaij whaMRdIQR	025 (8'7'')	G/y	94
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Arrived: Torey Thomas (Petrolina AEK Larnaca), Ahmed Doumbia (Gries/Oberhoffen BC), Jerrold Brooks (Andrezieux Boutheon), Drissa Ballo (Aix-Maurienne Savoie Basket), Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (Rouen Metropole Basket), Jaren Sina (The George Washington University)

Left: Pape-Philippe Amagou (Le Mans Sarthe Basket), Jerrold Brooks (Caen Basket Calvados), Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (Cholet Basket)

Average Height: 193.7 cm (6'4.2'')

Average Age: 24.9

Fos-Provence claim historic ProA promotion (Photo: lnb.fr)

FOS Provence Basket 2017-18

#	XiBR	Cb (oXCH)	OIs	SDR
05	OaRQQR ORlIs	913 (8'2'')	y/C	93
09	wiQaE KaQVsiF	022 (8'4'')	y	56
6	qdIuiQd ChIEuRU	066 (8'9'')	OG	92
25	zIQdij SMIudIu	910 (8'4'')	y	98
2	SMdIuliFR b'miFR	066 (8'9'')	OG	92
HRid CIiZh: eRBa GauaUUi CIiZh SssasUijU: zRij-OhalappR mRssIj gaQRZUIQ: ChQasUIphR AijZhRJ bijiDRQ: bIhiBRd AF OQRsadRjU: zRij-OaRQQR miQjRs

Arrived: Tariq Kirksay (Desportivo 1. De Agosto Luanda), Darnell Harris (Obras Basket Buenos Aires), Abdoulaye M'Baye (Sluc Nancy Basket Pro), Edouard Choquet (Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket)

Left: Raphael Desroses (Stade de Vanves), Darnell Harris, Xavier Gaillou

Average Height: 196.2 cm (6'5.3'')

Average Age: 29.4

Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Awards 2018 - Jun 26, 2018

Eurobasket.com All-French ProB 1st Team 2018

Abreu

Jackson

Johnson

Halilovic

Stevens

Finals MVP: Pierre Pelos (205-C/F-92) of Fos-Provence
Player of the Year: Tyren Johnson (202-F-88) of Blois
Guard of the Year: Alexander Abreu (180-PG-91) of Chalons-Reims
Forward of the Year: Tyren Johnson (202-F-88) of Blois
Center of the Year: Amin Stevens (203-F/C-90) of Rouen
Domestic Player of the Year: Ruphin Kayembe (200-F/C-92) of Evreux
Import Player of the Year: Tyren Johnson (202-F-88) of Blois
Bosman Player of the Year: Miralem Halilovic (205-F-91) of Orleans
Defensive Player of the Year: Jean-Stephane Rinna (205-F/C-83) of Saint-Chamond
Coach of the Year: Mickael Hay of Blois

1st Team
PG: Alexander Abreu (180-PG-91) of Chalons-Reims
SG: David Jackson (195-SG-86) of Roanne
F: Tyren Johnson (202-F-88) of Blois
F: Miralem Halilovic (205-F-91) of Orleans
F/C: Amin Stevens (203-F/C-90) of Rouen

2nd Team
G: Obi Emegano (190-G-93) of Dijon
G: Marcos Suka-Umu (192-G-85) of Lille
SG: Jonathan Hoyaux (195-SG-88) of Saint-Chamond
F: Marcellus Sommerville (200-F-82) of Orleans
F: Jaraun Burrows (203-F-85) of Fos-Provence

Honorable Mention
Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-F-93) of Dijon
Jason Williams (198-G/F-83) of Roanne
Kyle McAlarney (183-PG-87) of Orleans
Tariq Kirksay (199-F-79) of Fos-Provence
Jean-Stephane Rinna (205-F/C-83) of Saint-Chamond
Dewayne Russell (180-G-94) of Nancy
Torey Thomas (178-PG-85) of Blois
Lance Goulbourne (203-F-89) of Denain
Steeve Ho You Fat (202-PF-88) of Evreux
Caleb Walker (194-G-89) of Evreux
Curtis Kelly (208-F/C-88) of Hotshots
Charles-Henri Bronchard (200-C/F-82) of Vichy Clermont
Kwamain Mitchell (178-PG-89) of Vichy Clermont
Jamar Diggs (188-PG-88) of Nantes
Jarvis Williams (198-C/F-93) of Caen
Thomas Cornely (190-PG-91) of Blois
Anthony Goods (191-G-87) of Poitiers

All-Domestic Players Team
SG: Jonathan Hoyaux (195-SG-88) of Saint-Chamond
SG: David Denave (193-SG-85) of Vichy Clermont
PF: Steeve Ho You Fat (202-PF-88) of Evreux
C/F: Jerome Cazenobe (203-C/F-89) of Denain
C/F: Charles-Henri Bronchard (200-C/F-82) of Vichy Clermont

All-Imports Team
PG: Alexander Abreu (180-PG-91) of Chalons-Reims
SG: David Jackson (195-SG-86) of Roanne
F: Tyren Johnson (202-F-88) of Blois
F: Marcellus Sommerville (200-F-82) of Orleans
F/C: Amin Stevens (203-F/C-90) of Rouen

All-Bosmans Team
PG: Ovidijus Varanauskas (188-PG-91) of Rouen
G: Marcos Suka-Umu (192-G-85) of Lille
G: Obi Emegano (190-G-93) of Dijon
F: Miralem Halilovic (205-F-91) of Orleans
F/C: Ruphin Kayembe (200-F/C-92) of Evreux

ProB Round 2 of Finals. Fos-Provence claim historic ProA promotion - Jun 15, 2018

Fos-Provence - Roanne 76-70

Fos-Provence toppled Roanne to sweep the playoff Finals and to gain ProA promotion. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Provence Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Chorale de Roanne helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Power forward Pierre Pelos (205-92) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Ivorian-American swingman Charles Abouo (196-89, college: BYU) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American-Kenyan forward Robert Nyakundi (203-89, college: SMU) replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Clement Cavallo (200-90) added 13 points in the effort for Chorale de Roanne. Four Chorale de Roanne players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Fos-Provence: P.Pelos 20+8reb, C.Abouo 16+6reb+3ast, J.Burrows 12, S.Hernandez 9+2reb, L.Campbell 6+4reb+1ast, T.Kirksay 5+4reb+8ast
Roanne: J.Williams 13+3reb+1ast, C.Cavallo 13+3reb+3ast, R.Nyakundi 12+6reb+3ast, M.Keita 12+2reb+5ast, B.Mbala 8+4reb, P.Brun 5+2reb

Denain overcome Orleans to claim Leaders Cup ProB title - Feb 18, 2018

Denain - Orleans 98:87

Denain celebrated the Leaders Cup ProB title. They prevailed against Orleans in the Final. Lance Goulbourne (203-F-89, college: Vanderbilt) produced 23 points to lead the charge.
Orleans posted a 21:17 lead after the opening frame. Denain slowed their opponents down in the second period. They pulled within 2 points at halftime 35:37. Orleans stayed in front in the third term. They entered the fourth period up by 3 points 57:54. However Denain erased the deficit. They unloaded 25 points in the fourth quarter and snatched the victory at the end. Jay Threatt (180-PG-89, college: Delaware St., agency: KMG Sports Management) netted 19 points, while Barnueta delivered 10 points for the winners. Alexander Abreu (180-PG-91, college: W.Georgia) answered with 18 points for Orleans.