Betclic ELITE Round 4 of Regular Season

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Betclic ELITE ProA, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 4 was guest Chalon/Saone's (#4) road victory over Cholet (#5) 86-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cholet Basket. Chalon/Saor made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Cholet Basket turnovers. Chalon/Saor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Cholet Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Cameroonian-American point guard Jeremiah Hill (188-1995, college: Valdosta St.) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. point guard Matheo Leray (190-2003) chipped in 6 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Elhadji-Digue Diawara (204-1998) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chalon/Saone maintains fourth position with 3-1 record, which they share with Le Mans. Cholet at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Chalon/Saone is looking forward to face Strasbourg (#7) at home in the next round. Cholet will play against Nanterre and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Limoges. Top-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (4-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 11th ranked Limoges CSP Elite (1-3) 97-94 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of American-North Macedonian Nathan Sestina (205-1997, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Jae Crowder contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's coach Tony Parker used entire bench in such tough game. Belgian forward Mamadou Guisse (197-2001) replied with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Limoges. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Dijon and Paris. Limoges at the other side dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. ASVEL will play against Nancy (#13) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Limoges will play against Pau-Lacq-Orthez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Sluc Nancy can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked JSF Nanterre (2-2) 80-65 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Mohammad Amini who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side Mitchell Saxen responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sluc Nancy (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser JSF Nanterre dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Nancy will meet league's leader ASVEL in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Nanterre will play against Cholet (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Roanne was defeated by Strasbourg in a road game 72-70. Bottom-ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez beat Saint Quentin at home 102-89. Dijon won against Gravelines on the opponent's court 92-83. Paris managed to outperform Boulazac in a home game 90-75. Bourg recorded a loss to Le Mans on the road 91-90.
The best stats of 4th round was 20 points and 6 rebounds by Lionel Gaudoux of Bourg.



Strasbourg - Roanne 72-70:
There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Chorale de Roanne (2-2) was edged on the road by tenth ranked SIG Strasbourg (2-2) 72-70 on Friday. Strasbourg made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Roanne only scored six points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 5 assists and Irish forward Samuel Alajiki (201-2002, college: ORU) who added 8 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin-American point guard Derek Needham (180-1990, college: Fairfield) responded with 13 points and American-Portuguese Travante Williams (193-1993, college: Alaska, agency: Inception Sports) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Chorale de Roanne's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Strasbourg moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Roanne. Strasbourg will meet higher ranked Chalon/Saone (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Roanne will play against Paris and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Strasbourg: H.Jaylen 28+4reb+5ast, G.Ben 9+5reb, A.Samuel 8+8reb, M.Justin 8+4reb+1ast, D.Neftali 8+2reb+1ast, N.Abdoulaye 4+7reb+1ast
Roanne: D.Needham 13+4reb+3ast, D.Johnson 11+2reb+1ast, T.Williams 10+7reb+2ast, H.Gauthier 7+2reb+2ast, A.Levarity 6+6reb+2ast, D.Affo Mama 6+7reb+1ast

Nancy - Nanterre 80-65:
Sluc Nancy can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked JSF Nanterre (2-2) 80-65 on Saturday. Nancy made 31-of-41 free shots (75.6 percent) during the game, while Nanterre only scored fifteen points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Nancy made 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Iranian guard Mohammad Amini (201-2005, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Stephane Gombauld (205-1997) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Sluc Nancy players scored in double figures. At the losing side American center Mitchell Saxen (208-2001, college: SMC) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and American-Bosnian guard Xavier Castaneda (184-2000, college: Akron) scored 14 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sluc Nancy (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser JSF Nanterre dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Nancy will meet league's leader ASVEL in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Nanterre will play against Cholet (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nancy: G.Enzo 16+1ast, G.Stephane 14+7reb+1ast, M.Carlos 12+2reb, A.Mohammad 12+8reb+6ast, M.Kevin 10+7reb+3ast, E.Brice 7+3reb
Nanterre: X.Castaneda 14+1reb+6ast, J.Roberts 13, M.Saxen 12+12reb, H.Yimga-Moukouri 8+7reb+1ast, L.Schoormann 7+1reb+4ast, D.Scott 6+6reb

Pau-Lacq-Orthez - Saint Quentin 102-89:
There was a small surprise when sixteenth ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (1-3) defeated at home 13th ranked Saint-Quentin (1-3) 102-89 on Saturday. Pau-Lacq-Orthez made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian guard Gregor Hrovat (196-1994) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and American guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) who added 19 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American Karvel Anderson (188-1991, college: RMU) responded with 25 points and naturalized Serbian power forward Alexandre Gavrilovic (208-1991, college: Towson) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pau-Lacq-Orthez left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Saint-Quentin. It was Saint Quentin's third loss in a row. Pau-Lacq-Orthez will meet at home Limoges (#10) in the next round. Saint Quentin will play against the league's second-placed Dijon having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: F.Michael 19+3reb+4ast, H.Gregor 17+5reb+9ast, M.Fabio 17+3reb+2ast, M.Jayvon 14, B.Justin 13+6reb+1ast, N.Gide 9+4reb+2ast
Saint Quentin: K.Anderson 25+3reb+3ast, A.Gavrilovic 16+5reb+1ast, A.Toupane 12+4reb+2ast, J.Dally 10+5reb+2ast, M.Cleveland 9+5reb+1ast, O.Krubally 7+7reb

Cholet - Chalon/Saone 77-86:
The biggest surprise of round 4 was guest Chalon/Saone's (#4) road victory over Cholet (#5) 86-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cholet Basket. Chalon/Saor made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Cholet Basket turnovers. Chalon/Saor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Cholet Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Cameroonian-American point guard Jeremiah Hill (188-1995, college: Valdosta St.) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. point guard Matheo Leray (190-2003) chipped in 6 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Hill is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Elhadji-Digue Diawara (204-1998) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and forward Mohamed Diarra (208-2001, college: NC State) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chalon/Saone maintains fourth position with 3-1 record, which they share with Le Mans. Cholet at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Chalon/Saone is looking forward to face Strasbourg (#7) at home in the next round. Cholet will play against Nanterre and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Chalon/Saone: H.Jeremiah 24+5reb+2ast, P.Carl 13+6reb, G.Jacob 11+1reb, H.Jeriah 9+2reb, K.Noa 6+4reb+4ast, L.Matheo 6+6reb+10ast
Cholet: E.Diawara 19+5reb+2ast, M.Diarra 12+9reb+2ast, L.Kidd 11+4reb+1ast, A.Towo-Nansi 9+2ast, T.Snell 8+1reb+1ast, M.Cazalon 7+3reb+3ast

Limoges - ASVEL 94-97:
Important game to mention about took place in Limoges. Top-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (4-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 11th ranked Limoges CSP Elite (1-3) 97-94 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. ASVEL players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Limoges was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American-North Macedonian Nathan Sestina (205-1997, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American forward Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette) contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket's coach Tony Parker used entire bench in such tough game. Belgian forward Mamadou Guisse (197-2001) replied with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard DJ Horne (185-2000, college: NC State) added 17 points in the effort for Limoges. Four ASVEL and five Limoges players scored in double figures. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Dijon and Paris. Limoges at the other side dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. ASVEL will play against Nancy (#13) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Limoges will play against Pau-Lacq-Orthez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ASVEL: S.Nathan 19+3reb+1ast, M.Patty 14+5reb+1ast, C.Jae 13+6reb+3ast, B.Hugo 12+1reb+1ast, W.TyTy 10+2reb+6ast, B.Joel 8+6reb+1ast
Limoges: D.Horne 17+2reb+2ast, G.Ware 14+5reb, L.Labeyrie 14+6reb, N.Lang 14+1reb+2ast, M.Guisse 13+9reb+5ast, H.Invernizzi 10+4reb+5ast

Gravelines - Dijon 83-92:
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Gravelines-Dunkerque (0-4) was defeated at home by top-ranked JDA Dijon (4-0) 92-83 on Sunday. Dijon made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Jamaican center Shevon Thompson (213-1993, college: GMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and American point guard Justin Bibbins (174-1996, college: Utah) who added 16 points and 6 assists during the contest. JDA Dijon's coach Vincent Dumestre used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American point guard Jacob Gilyard (175-1998, college: Richmond, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 assists and American-Hungarian forward Mikael Hopkins (206-1993, college: Georgetown) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. JDA Dijon have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with ASVEL and Paris. Loser Gravelines-Dunkerque still closes the standings with four games lost. Dijon will meet Saint Quentin (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Gravelines will play against Bourg and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dijon: N.Elwin 19+4reb+1ast, T.Shevon 16+11reb+1ast, B.Justin 16+2reb+6ast, M.Silas 12+3reb+3ast, H.David 9+3reb+4ast, T.Kevion 8+2reb
Gravelines: J.Gilyard 16+3reb+11ast, J.Trefle 15+4reb+1ast, M.Hopkins 13+5reb+2ast, J.Lewis 10+4reb+4ast, L.Letailleur 9+1reb, S.Bracq 7+2reb+3ast

Paris - Boulazac 90-75:
Very predictable result when top-ranked Paris Basket (4-0) beat at home 10th ranked Boulazac Basket (1-3) 90-75 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Tyson Etienne (196-1999, college: Wichita St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and the other American import forward Jared Rhoden (198-1999, college: Seton Hall) who added 18 points during the contest. Paris Basket's coach Max Lefevre used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side the former international center Essome Miyem (210-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and ex-international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Paris Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dijon and ASVEL. Loser Boulazac Basket keeps the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Paris will meet Roanne (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Boulazac will play against Le Mans (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Paris: E.Tyson 26+3ast, R.Jared 18+3reb, H.Daulton 11+3ast, H.Sebastian 10+1reb, F.Mouhamed 8+8reb+1ast, T.Terry 6+5reb+2ast
Boulazac: E.Miyem 15+11reb, J.Uduje 13+2reb, A.Eito 13+5reb+7ast, C.Eliezer-Vanerot 8+1reb+4ast, J.Shumate 7+2reb+2ast, G.Omenaka 7+1reb

Le Mans - Bourg 91-90:
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked JL Bourg (1-3) was edged on the road by fifth ranked Le Mans (3-1) 91-90 on Sunday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Le Mans made 20-of-20 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Bastien Grasshoff (193-2007) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 4 assists and guard Leopold Delaunay (193-2001) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Le Mans' coach Guillaume Vizade used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side the former international Lionel Gaudoux (198-1995) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and American Keith Jordan (198-1998, college: SHU) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Le Mans moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Chalon/Saone. Loser JL Bourg keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Le Mans will meet Boulazac (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bourg will play against Gravelines and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Le Mans: S.Carlos 20+2reb+1ast, B.Grasshoff 19+4reb+4ast, D.Leopold 14+6reb+4ast, W.Moses 13+3reb, D.Ugo 5+2reb, A.Melvin 5+3reb+4ast
Bourg: L.Gaudoux 20+6reb+2ast, A.Nelson 17+5reb+1ast, K.Jordan 13+5reb+7ast, T.Samuel 11+3reb, J.Berhanemeskel 9+2ast, T.Campbell 8+2reb+7ast