ELITE 2 Round 4 (Regular Season): Denain-Voltaire keeps a leadership position

ELITE 2 Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Denain Voltaire as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Denain Voltaire defeated 16th ranked Aix-Maurienne at home 95-77. Denain-Voltaire forced 25 Aix-Maurienne turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Olivier Cortale (207-1997) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Matteo Bordes (198-2004) responded with 21 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Denain Voltaire have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Aix-Maurienne at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Aix-Maurienne will play next round against strong Levallois trying to get back on the winning streak. Denain-Voltaire will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Antibes on the road.
Undefeated ALM Evreux (3-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fourteenth ranked Saint Chamond. Visitors were edged by Saint Chamond 89-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ALM Evreux. The winners were led by American point guard Tavon King (180-1997, college: Cumberland) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Timothe Vergiat supported him with 15 points and 5 assists. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Ilian Moungalla (197) did not help to save the game for Evreux. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. SCABB (2-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Evreux at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Levallois and Caen. SCABB will play against ASA (#17) in Gries in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Evreux will play at home against Nantes (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Calvados (3-1) against sixteenth ranked JA Vichy (2-2) on Friday night. Visiting Calvados was defeated by JA Vichy in a tough game in Vichy 76-80. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Calvados. RaySean Taylor fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Tyler Thomas produced 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Vichy moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Calvados keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Levallois and Evreux. Vichy will meet Champagne (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caen will play against Quimper (#11) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Orleans won against Hyeres-Toulon on the opponent's court 79-64. Le Havre unfortunately lost to Quimper in a home game 89-94. Rouen recorded a loss to Nantes on the road 78-83. Poitiers defeated Champagne on its own court 92-77. Antibes was beaten by Fos-sur-Mer in a road game 78-76. Levallois won against ASA at home 89-78. La Rochelle unfortunately lost to Blois on the opponent's court 89-102.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 5 rebounds by Tidjan Keita of Blois.



Denain-Voltaire - Aix-Maurienne 95-77:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Denain Voltaire as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Denain Voltaire defeated 16th ranked Aix-Maurienne at home 95-77. Denain-Voltaire forced 25 Aix-Maurienne turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Olivier Cortale (207-1997) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Matteo Bordes (198-2004) responded with 21 points and U.S. Virgin Islands forward Shaquan Jules (201-1999, college: Radford) scored 10 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Denain Voltaire have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Aix-Maurienne at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Aix-Maurienne will play next round against strong Levallois trying to get back on the winning streak. Denain-Voltaire will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Antibes on the road.
Top scorers:
Denain-Voltaire: C.Jeffrey 18+1reb+1ast, C.Olivier 16+8reb+1ast, W.Oscar 10+4reb, M.Gaetan 10+2reb+6ast, N.Christian 9+2reb+2ast, P.Lien 8+4reb
Aix-Maurienne: M.Bordes 21+4reb+1ast, K.Courset 10+1reb+2ast, C.Ebunangombe 10+2reb+1ast, S.Jules 10+4reb+1ast, A.Dudit 8+4reb+2ast, A.Freeman 6+2reb+3ast

Hyeres-Toulon - Orleans 64-79:
There was a minor upset when higher ranked Hyeres-Toulon (2-2) was defeated at home by tenth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (2-2) 79-64 on Friday. Orleans held Hyeres-Toulon to an opponent 18.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 24.1 percent accuracy of the winners and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Orleans forced 19 Hyeres-Toulon turnovers. Center Jonathan Jeanne (218-1997) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Mali point guard Siriman Kanoute (181-2001) chipped in 18 points and 4 steals. Four Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Frank Mitchell (203-1991, college: St.Bonaventure) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and Bosnian-American point guard John Roberson (180-1988, college: Texas Tech) added 20 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Orleans moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated Hyeres-Toulon. Orleans will meet at home Blois (#6) in the next round. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Le Havre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orleans: J.Jeanne 20+7reb+2ast, K.Siriman 18+1ast, S.Jordan 12+1reb+2ast, M.Badr 11+5reb+1ast, B.Arthur 6+3reb, G.Tomislav 5+1reb
Hyeres-Toulon: J.Roberson 20+1reb+5ast, W.Whyte 13+4reb+1ast, F.Mitchell 11+16reb+2ast, M.Greenwood 6+2reb+1ast, M.Haidara 4+3reb, S.Rajaofera 3+2reb+1ast

Le Havre - Quimper 89-94:
There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Quimper UJAP (2-2) defeated on the road higher ranked STB Le Havre (2-2) 94-89 on Friday. Quimper looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American-Nigerian Daniel Oladapo (203-2000, college: NCCU) fired 22 points for the winners. Haitian-Canadian forward Nathan Cayo (201-1997, college: Richmond) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Five Quimper UJAP players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian guard Ajare Sanni (190-2000, college: UCSB) produced 25 points and American forward Jonah Pierce (208-2003, college: Presbyterian) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Quimper moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated Le Havre. Quimper will meet league's second-placed Caen on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Le Havre will play against Hyeres-Toulon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimper: O.Daniel 22+4reb+2ast, C.Nathan 15+8reb+3ast, D.Anthony 14+4reb+7ast, R.Phillip 12+3reb+6ast, H.Jay 11+1reb+2ast, D.Victor 9+3reb+1ast
Le Havre: A.Sanni 25+2reb+1ast, T.Desseignet 15+4ast, S.Cayol 11+1ast, B.Djukanovic 11+1reb+3ast, J.Pierce 9+11reb+2ast, M.Galin 7+2reb+4ast

Nantes - Rouen 83-78:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Nantes and 18th ranked SPO Rouen had identical 1-2 record. This time Nantes used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Rouen 83-78 on Friday night. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Jamaican-Canadian point guard Javon Masters (183-1994, college: UNB, agency: Blacktop Management) fired 17 points for the winners. point guard Lucas Bourhis (177-2000) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. Four Nantes players scored in double figures. American point guard Jalen Moore (180-1999, college: Oakland) produced 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Moroccan power forward Mohamed Choua (198) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. SPO Rouen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nantes (2-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser SPO Rouen dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Nantes will meet higher ranked Evreux (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rouen will play against La Rochelle (#19) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nantes: M.Javon 17+3reb+2ast, B.Lucas 12+3reb+5ast, M.Sahel 12+3reb+1ast, G.David 10+8reb+1ast, G.Marcus 8+4reb+3ast, M.Yauhen 8+5reb+1ast
Rouen: I.Mintogo 17+4reb, J.Moore 16+5reb+6ast, C.Mohamed 11+10reb+1ast, N.Akram 8+1ast, M.Avery 8+5reb+1ast, D.Ona Embo 8+2reb+1ast

Poitiers - Champagne 92-77:
There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Poitiers (2-2) beat at home higher ranked Champagne (2-2) 92-77 on Friday. Poitiers held Champagne to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.9 percent accuracy of the winners and made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Guard Imanol Prot (201-2004) fired 19 points for the winners. Guard Christopher Dauby (194-1999) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Four Poitiers players scored in double figures. Serbian swingman Djordje Milosevic (199) produced 24 points and 5 assists and power forward Maxime Carene (209-2001) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Poitiers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated Champagne. Poitiers will meet Fos-sur-Mer (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Champagne will play against Vichy (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Poitiers: I.Prot 19+2reb+3ast, W.Keaston 18+1reb+1ast, D.Christopher 15+2reb+4ast, R.Jordan 14+6reb+1ast, I.Guedegbe 7+4ast, B.Noel 7+4reb+1ast
Champagne: D.Milosevic 24+4reb+5ast, J.Adderton 13+2reb+2ast, M.Carene 9+8reb, G.Eyango 7+3reb+1ast, V.Vitale-Boiteux 7+1reb+2ast, D.Radnic 6+2ast

Fos-sur-Mer - Antibes 78-76:
There was an upset in Fos-sur-Mer where higher ranked Olympique Antibes (2-2) was edged by twentieth ranked Provence Basket (1-3) 78-76 on Friday. Fos-sur-Mer outrebounded Antibes 38-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. American guard Raijon Kelly (193-1993, college: Angelo St.) fired 23 points for the winners. Guard Maydden Nnah-Ndong (193-2000) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Romain Parmentelot (190-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 assists and Canadian forward Khalil Miller (203-1996, agency: Starting 5) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Antibes players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Provence Basket left bottom position moving up to sixteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Olympique Antibes dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Fos-sur-Mer will meet at home higher ranked Poitiers (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Antibes will play against the league's leader Denain-Voltaire having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Fos-sur-Mer: K.Raijon 23+2reb+2ast, N.Maydden 14+6reb+6ast, K.Mathis 11+4reb+2ast, D.Seydou 8+4reb+1ast, E.Junior 8+7reb, D.Ludgy 7+6reb
Antibes: K.Miller 16+10reb+1ast, Z.Sakic 16+3reb, R.Parmentelot 15+3reb+11ast, B.Tchouaffe 11, M.Williams 6+4reb+7ast, A.Nfomoum-Lomby 4

Levallois - ASA 89-78:
No shocking result in a game in Levallois where fifth ranked Metropolitans (3-1) won against 17th ranked ASA (1-3) 89-78 on Friday. Levallois made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Guard Jayson Tchicamboud (197) fired 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. ex-international guard Kezza Giffa (186-2002, college: Ole Miss) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Metropolitans' coach Sacha Giffa used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Serbian swingman Nikola Knezevic (200) produced 21 points and forward Allan Jeanne-Rose (199, college: CCSU) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four ASA players scored in double figures. Levallois moved-up to second place, which they share with Caen and Evreux. Loser ASA dropped to the sixteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Levallois will meet Aix-Maurienne (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. ASA will play against SCABB and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Levallois: K.Giffa 20+3reb+4ast, T.Jayson 20+4reb+7ast, M.Clifton 10+5reb, O.Giovan 9+2reb+2ast, D.Tom 9+6reb+2ast, C.Lionel 8+2reb+1ast
ASA: N.Knezevic 21+4reb+2ast, R.Jones Jr. 15+3reb+2ast, P.Aranitovic 13+1reb+3ast, A.Jeanne-Rose 12+7reb+1ast, K.Malwaya 9+1reb+1ast, I.Ba 3+6reb+1ast

SCABB - Evreux 89-86:
Undefeated ALM Evreux (3-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fourteenth ranked Saint Chamond. Visitors were edged by Saint Chamond 89-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ALM Evreux. SCABB players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Evreux was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American point guard Tavon King (180-1997, college: Cumberland) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Timothe Vergiat (188-1998) supported him with 15 points and 5 assists. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Ilian Moungalla (197) did not help to save the game for Evreux. American forward Nicholas McMullen (203-2002, college: Georgia St.) added 17 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Four Evreux players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. SCABB (2-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Evreux at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Levallois and Caen. SCABB will play against ASA (#17) in Gries in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Evreux will play at home against Nantes (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
SCABB: K.Tavon 25+5reb+5ast, V.Timothe 15+3reb+5ast, S.Sean 12+3reb+5ast, D.Robin 9+2reb+1ast, L.Abdoulaye 6+6reb+2ast, D.Pape 5+4reb+1ast
Evreux: I.Moungalla 18+5reb+5ast, N.McMullen 17+10reb, J.Mosely 14+1reb+2ast, J.Wood 10+1reb+6ast, B.Sylla 9+5reb+1ast, L.Djedje 8+11reb

Vichy - Caen 80-76:
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Calvados (3-1) against sixteenth ranked JA Vichy (2-2) on Friday night. Visiting Calvados was defeated by JA Vichy in a tough game in Vichy 76-80. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Calvados. Vichy held Caen to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.6 percent accuracy of the winners and made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. American guard RaySean Taylor (185-2001, college: SIUE) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Illan Pietrus (192-2005) chipped in 13 points. American guard Tyler Thomas (190-2000, college: Hofstra) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and center Darel Poirier (207-1997) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Vichy moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Calvados keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Levallois and Evreux. Vichy will meet Champagne (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caen will play against Quimper (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vichy: T.Ray'Sean 18+5reb+2ast, P.Illan 13+1reb+3ast, K.Nolan 9+1reb+1ast, N.Damien 9+5reb+2ast, C.Drew 8+4reb+2ast, D.Raphael 8+2reb+1ast
Caen: T.Thomas 22+5reb+1ast, L.DeBruhl 12+1reb+3ast, D.Poirier 10+7reb+1ast, R.Demahis-Ballou 6+2ast, K.Facey 6+4reb+1ast, A.Rojewski 6+1reb+3ast

Blois - La Rochelle 102-89:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked ADA Blois and 13th ranked La Rochelle had identical 1-2 record. This time ADA Blois used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from La Rochelle 102-89 on Friday night. Blois looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Lucas Demahis-Ballou (190-2004) fired 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard David Coit (180-2002, college: Maryland) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Four ADA Blois players scored in double figures. American forward Jimmy Boeheim (203-1998, college: Syracuse) produced 19 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Bensley Joseph (188-2002, college: Providence) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Blois (2-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 10 other teams. La Rochelle lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Blois will meet Orleans (#9) on the road in the next round. La Rochelle will play against Rouen (#20) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Blois: C.David 19+4ast, D.Lucas 15+3reb+6ast, G.Lois 13+4reb, R.Quinton 12+1ast, K.Tidjan 12+5reb+2ast, S.Defoundoux 9+4reb
La Rochelle: J.Boeheim 19+2reb+4ast, B.Joseph 18+2reb+2ast, Y.Alexis 13+7reb+1ast, S.Derradji 8+6reb+5ast, B.Mbye 8+7reb, E.Gilyard II 7+4ast