Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Awards 2020 - May 28, 2020
Player of the Year: Tyren Johnson (201-F-88) of Blois Guard of the Year: David Jackson (192-SG-86) of Quimper Forward of the Year: Tyren Johnson (201-F-88) of Blois Center of the Year: Grismay Paumier (205-C/F-88) of Limoges Bosman of the Year: Terry Smith (185-PG-86) of Nantes Cotonou of the Year: Chima Moneke (198-F-95) of Quimper Import Player of the Year: Tyren Johnson (201-F-88) of Blois Domestic Player of the Year: Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) of Blois Defensive Player of the Year: Williams Narace (201-F-97) of Le Mans Coach of the Year: Mickael Hay of Blois
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.
Nantes celebrate Leaders Cup 2020 PRO B title - Feb 16, 2020
Antibes Sharks - Nantes 58:73
Nantes celebrate Leaders Cup 2020 PRO B title beating Antibes Sharks 73-58. Ludovic Negrobar (208-PF-91) was named MVP of the Finals as he nailed 22 points. Nantes grabbed a 20-18 lead early in the game and had a 5-point halftime advantage. Antibes Sharks remained in the game with a 14-13 run in the third period, but fell in the last one. Nantes closed the game with the final 24-13 surge to take the trophy. Terry Smith (185-PG-86, college: Mercyhurst) notched 17 and Rene Rougeau (198-F/G-86, college: UNLV, agency: Blacktop Management) delivered 12. Zaid Hearst (194-G-92, college: Quinnipiac) replied with 13 points in a loss, whilst Tim Blue (204-PF-84, college: MTSU) ended up with 11.