The league changed its name from Excellence to Nationale (Nationale) in 1949
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Nationale 1949-50
In 1949 the championship system was re-organized. Due to increased number of teams, the third division was created (previously there were regional championships played instead of 3rd division). Starting in 1949-50 the top league got a new name Nationale. Their previous name Excellence was given to 2nd division. And previous second division name Honneur Ligue was given to newly created 3rd division.
Standings 1949-50
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Club
W-L
PTS
LOST
Group A
Group B
- qualified to the play-offs - relegated at the end of season Stats Leaders 1949-50
 Lyon-Villeurbanne
Arrived: Gagneux
Average Height: 186.0 cm (6'1.2'')
Average Age: 25.7
 Eurobasket.com All-French Nationale Awards 1950-May 31, 1950
 Francois Nemeth, a 32-year-old Hungarian power forward playing for LDLC ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket, had a remarkable season in the Nationale.
He was voted as the Player of the Year and received several other accolades, including Finals MVP, Import Player of the Year, and a spot on the First Team.
Fernand Guillou, a 24-year-old shooting guard from Paris Universite Club, was recognized as the Domestic Player of the Year in the Nationale and was also chosen for the First Team.
Jean-Pierre Salignon, a 22-year-old forward from Marseille, impressed and earned a spot in the First Team at the Nationale.
Louis Devoti, a guard from Auboue, was voted into the First Team of the Nationale for his solid performances throughout the season.
Zygmas Varkala, a Lithuanian player from FC Montbrison, showcased his skills and was selected to the First Team in the Nationale as well. Player of the Year:  Francois Nemeth (196-C/F-32) of ASVELFinals MVP: Francois Nemeth (196-C/F-32) of ASVELDomestic Player of the Year:  Fernand Guillou (180-SG-24) of Paris UCImport Player of the Year: Francois Nemeth (196-C/F-32) of ASVELCoach of the Year: Andre Buffiere of ASVEL First Team Francois Nemeth (196-C/F-32) of ASVEL Jean-Pierre Salignon (189-F-22) of UA Marseille Fernand Guillou (180-SG-24) of Paris UC Louis Devoti (173-G-24) of Auboue Zygmas Varkala of FC Montbrison*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. |
