Excellence (1948-1949)
The league changed its name from Excellence to Nationale in 1949
Semis Final Semis
ASVEL30
UA Marseille29
Excellence Final: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne - UA Marseille 30-29

ASVEL: Nemeth 22, Longchamp 6, Dejoannes 2, Buffieres 0, Filhod 0, Sahy 0, Hugonin 0
UA Marseille: Demesy 13, Salignon 6, Chocat 5, Revelly 3, Godail 2, Raynaud 0

ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne won Excellence Championship 1948-49
ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket 1948-49
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Gaby Fillon
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Andre Dejoannes
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# XiBR Cb (oXCH) OIs SDR XiU
01 028 (8'3'') C/y 51 Hungary
09 063 (8'0'') AG 98 France
5 96 France
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8 067 (8'0'') G 90 France
043 (3'2'') G/y 94 France
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 Average Height: 185.0 cm (6'0.8'')
 Average Age: 26.4
Finals & League MVP & Top Scorer
Eurobasket.com All-French Excellence Awards 1949-May 30, 1949
Francois Nemeth, a 31-year-old Hungarian power forward playing for LDLC ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket, had an exceptional season in the Nationale league. He was not only named the Player of the Year but also received multiple other awards, including being voted the Finals MVP and selected for the First Team. This recognition highlights his outstanding performance and contribution to his team's success. In addition to Nemeth, other talented players were also recognized for their achievements in the Nationale league. Jean-Pierre Salignon, a 21-year-old forward from Marseille, was selected for the First Team, showcasing his skills and potential in the league. Fernand Guillou, a 23-year-old shooting guard from Paris Universite Club, was another standout player named to the First Team, demonstrating his impact on the court. Louis Devoti, a guard from Auboue, earned a place in the First Team, further emphasizing the depth of talent in the league. Lastly, Zygmas Varkala, a Lithuanian player from FC Montbrison, was also voted to the First Team, showcasing the international diversity and competitiveness within the Nationale league. Overall, these players' achievements reflect their dedication, hard work, and talent in the basketball arena, making them standout performers in the Nationale league.
Player of the Year: France Francois Nemeth (196-C/F-31) of ASVEL
Finals MVP: France Francois Nemeth (196-C/F-31) of ASVEL
Coach of the Year: Georges Darcy of ASVEL
First Team
France Francois Nemeth (196-C/F-31) of ASVEL
France Jean-Pierre Salignon (189-F-21) of UA Marseille
France Fernand Guillou (180-SG-23) of Paris UC
France Louis Devoti (172-G-23) of Auboue
Lithuania 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.