Espoirs ELITE Round 4 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Cholet U21 wins another game

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of Espoirs Elite U21 and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Espoirs Elite U21 top team - Cholet U21 (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Chalon U21 (2-2) 83-58. Cholet U21 forced 22 Chalon U21 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Nils Lobry-Pathouot (202-2007) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Belgian Tom Kasongo (199-2009) contributed with 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Lenny Titeca (-2007) replied with 12 points and 8 rebounds for Chalon U21. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cholet U21 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Dijon U21 and Le Mans U21. Chalon U21 at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Cholet U21 is looking forward to face Nanterre U21 (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Chalon U21 will play against Strasbourg U21 (#13) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked St-Quentin U21 is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to ninth ranked Pau-Orthez U21 (2-2) 96-73. Worth to mention a great performance of Clement More who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and Yanis De Marcillac-Lacroix who added 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Amadou Diallo responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pau-Orthez U21 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. St-Quentin U21 at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Gravelines U21 and Boulazac U21. Pau-Orthez U21 will play against Limoges U21 (#11) at home in the next round. St-Quentin U21 will play against the league's second-placed Dijon U21 (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Bottom-ranked Gravelines U21 is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to top-ranked Dijon U21 (4-0) 69-52 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Eliott Hottelard who scored that evening 15 points and 8 rebounds. Even 9 points and 7 rebounds by Cesar Thenawha did not help to save the game for Gravelines U21. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dijon U21 have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cholet U21 and Le Mans U21. Loser Gravelines U21 still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Boulazac U21 and St-Quentin U21. Dijon U21 will meet bottom-ranked St-Quentin U21 (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Gravelines U21 will play against Bourg U21 and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Nanterre U21 was beaten by Nancy U21 on the road 81-66. Le Mans U21 destroyed Bourg U21 on its own court 80-60. ASVEL U21 managed to outperform Limoges U21 in Villeurbanne 70-56. Paris U21 managed to beat Boulazac U21 at home 86-75. Roanne U21 defeated Strasbourg U21 on the opponent's court 107-92.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds by Ludjian Monrazel of Roanne U21.



Cholet U21 - Chalon U21 83-58:
Espoirs Elite U21 top team - Cholet U21 (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Chalon U21 (2-2) 83-58. Cholet U21 forced 22 Chalon U21 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Nils Lobry-Pathouot (202-2007) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Belgian Tom Kasongo (199-2009) contributed with 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Cholet U21 players scored in double figures. Lenny Titeca (-2007) replied with 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Theo Guedegbe (191-2007) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Chalon U21. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cholet U21 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Dijon U21 and Le Mans U21. Chalon U21 at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Cholet U21 is looking forward to face Nanterre U21 (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Chalon U21 will play against Strasbourg U21 (#13) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Chalon U21: T.Lenny 12+8reb, G.Theo 10+5reb+3ast, I.Diallo 10+2reb, A.Darsonville 7+7reb+3ast, V.Mateo 7+3reb+2ast, A.Adam 6+5reb+2ast
Cholet U21: K.Tom 18+3reb, N.Lobry-Pathouot 16+6reb+4ast, B.Loubet 14, B.Noa 10+4reb+3ast, S.Bougrine 7+3reb+4ast, A.Couedo-Salami 5+5reb+1ast

Nancy U21 - Nanterre U21 81-66:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Nancy U21 and 12th ranked Nanterre U21 had identical 1-2 record. This time Nancy U21 used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Nanterre 81-66 on Saturday night. Nancy U21 forced 20 Nanterre U21 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Nancy U21 made 8 blocks. The winners were led by Antonin Dietz-Hill who scored that evening 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Axel Villain (193-2006) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by guard Yanis Kabuaya-Diondo (182-2007) did not help to save the game for Nanterre U21. Center Jim Samanos (204-2007) added 12 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Five Nancy U21 and four Nanterre U21 players scored in double figures. Nanterre U21's coach Fievet Francois rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nancy U21 (2-2) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Nanterre U21 dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Limoges U21 and Strasbourg U21. Nancy U21 will meet higher ranked ASVEL U21 (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nanterre U21 will play against the league's leader Cholet U21 (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Nanterre U21: K.Yanis 13+6reb+9ast, J.Samanos 12+10reb, P.David 11+5reb+1ast, T.Silly 10+2reb+1ast, B.Atta 6+2reb+1ast, N.Jayden 6+4reb+1ast
Nancy U21: A.Dietz-Hill 20+5reb+4ast, A.Villain 18+6reb+3ast, N.Kany 12+9reb+1ast, C.Theo 12+2ast, B.Abdoul 12+6reb+2ast, N.Potin-Mouchingam 5+1reb+5ast

Pau-Orthez U21 - St-Quentin U21 96-73:
Bottom-ranked St-Quentin U21 is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to ninth ranked Pau-Orthez U21 (2-2) 96-73. Pau-Orthez U21 forced 26 St-Quentin U21 turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. St-Quentin U21 was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Clement More who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and Yanis De Marcillac-Lacroix (194-2009) who added 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Amadou Diallo responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and guard Romain Berthelin (191-2006) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pau-Orthez U21 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. St-Quentin U21 at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Gravelines U21 and Boulazac U21. Pau-Orthez U21 will play against Limoges U21 (#11) at home in the next round. St-Quentin U21 will play against the league's second-placed Dijon U21 (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
St-Quentin U21: B.Romain 19+5reb+2ast, D.Amadou 12+14reb+1ast, K.Salah 11+1reb+5ast, L.Nael 10+2reb+1ast, A.Dimitri 9+8reb+3ast, R.Lenzo 4+2reb
Pau-Orthez U21: C.More 21+3reb+7ast, M.De 21+8reb+2ast, H.Engoute 15+10reb+1ast, A.Sy 10+4reb+1ast, C.Davies 10+3reb+2ast, L.Imbert 8+3reb+8ast

Gravelines U21 - Dijon U21 52-69:
Bottom-ranked Gravelines U21 is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to top-ranked Dijon U21 (4-0) 69-52 on Saturday evening. Dijon U21 forced 22 Gravelines U21 turnovers. The winners were led by forward Eliott Hottelard (195-2008) who scored that evening 15 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Jordan Monroc-Omiscar (190-2009) supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Even 9 points and 7 rebounds by center Cesar Thenawha (198-2009) did not help to save the game for Gravelines U21. Trevis Jean added 8 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dijon U21 have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cholet U21 and Le Mans U21. Loser Gravelines U21 still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Boulazac U21 and St-Quentin U21. Dijon U21 will meet bottom-ranked St-Quentin U21 (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Gravelines U21 will play against Bourg U21 and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gravelines U21: C.Thenawha 9+7reb+3ast, W.Enzo 8+2reb, J.Trevis 8+7reb+2ast, L.Eleka 7+2reb+5ast, P.Tanguy 5+2reb, S.Boungo 5+1reb+2ast
Dijon U21: H.Eliott 15+8reb, M.Jordan 11+1reb+7ast, N.Fontfreyde 9+3reb+2ast, C.Ribaucourt 9+2reb+1ast, L.Meite 8+8reb, T.Hebequet 7+7reb+2ast

Le Mans U21 - Bourg U21 80-60:
Very expected game when 7th ranked Bourg U21 (2-2) was smashed on the road by top-ranked Le Mans U21 (4-0) 80-60 on Saturday. Le Mans U21 forced 22 Bourg U21 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by forward Sami Bame (201-2008) who scored that evening 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Boris Simonovic (200-2007) supported him with 6 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 15 points and 5 rebounds by forward Adam Dubois (200) did not help to save the game for Bourg U21. Guard Leni Monnet (194-2006) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Le Mans U21 have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cholet U21 and Dijon U21. Loser Bourg U21 keeps the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Le Mans U21 will meet Boulazac U21 (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bourg U21 will play against Gravelines U21 (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bourg U21: D.Adam 15+5reb+2ast, S.Morgan 13+2reb+4ast, M.Leni 7+7reb+5ast, M.Messie-Emmanuel 6+7reb+2ast, C.Noah 5+3reb+2ast, K.Wabo-Depouilly 4+1reb
Le Mans U21: S.Bame 22+7reb+2ast, M.Sar 13+4reb+4ast, A.Traore 11+3ast, M.Tchicou 9+4ast, D.Madiba 8+7reb, T.Durand-Leguay 6+6reb+2ast

Limoges U21 - ASVEL U21 56-70:
Very predictable result when fifth ranked ASVEL U21 (3-1) won against on the road 11th ranked Limoges U21 (1-3) 70-56 on Saturday. ASVEL U21 forced 25 Limoges U21 turnovers and outrebounded them 43-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by swingman Appolinaire Loussavouvou (201-2008) who scored that evening 11 points and 7 rebounds and Yohan Bassoumba (200-2009) supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Even 12 points by guard Theo Balima (188-2007) did not help to save the game for Limoges U21. Forward Issiaga Sylla (201-2007) added 7 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. ASVEL U21 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Paris U21 and Roanne U21. Loser Limoges U21 keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Nanterre U21 and Strasbourg U21. ASVEL U21 will meet at home Nancy U21 (#7) in the next round. Limoges U21 will play against Pau-Orthez U21 (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Limoges U21: B.Theo 12+3reb+2ast, G.Gabin 11, V.Delenclos 10+4reb+1ast, S.Issiaga 7+6reb+2ast, D.Nathan 6+2reb, D.Ouden Paul 6+5reb+1ast
ASVEL U21: L.Appolinaire 11+7reb+3ast, S.Lorenz 10+4reb+4ast, Y.Bassoumba 10+8reb+2ast, N.Sylves 8+7reb+1ast, D.Quentin 7+3reb+3ast, J.Rabaye 6+3reb

Paris U21 - Boulazac U21 86-75:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Boulazac U21 (0-4) lost on the road to seventh ranked Paris U21 (3-1) 86-75 on Saturday. Paris U21 made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Paris U21 outrebounded Boulazac U21 42-29 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Paris U21 looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Paris U21 made 8 blocks. The winners were led by Samuel Bringer who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Swiss guard Dario Cokara (184-2008) supported him with 12 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Paris U21's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 21 points by Bastien Courant (203-2006) did not help to save the game for Boulazac U21. Hugo Lasalvary (190-2007) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Paris U21 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with ASVEL U21 and Roanne U21. Loser Boulazac U21 still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Gravelines U21 and St-Quentin U21. Paris U21 will meet Roanne U21 (#6) on the road in the next round. Boulazac U21 will play against Le Mans U21 (#3) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Boulazac U21: C.Bastien 21+2reb+1ast, P.Corentin 12+1reb+6ast, P.Yanis 11+1reb+2ast, C.Ismael 10+1reb, L.Hugo 9+7reb+7ast, E.Jason 5+2reb+1ast
Paris U21: S.Bringer 19+8reb+2ast, K.Methalie 14+6reb, C.Dario 12+3reb+8ast, S.Mamadou 11+4reb, N.Delag 10+5reb+5ast, H.Amani 7+4reb+2ast

Strasbourg U21 - Roanne U21 92-107:
Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Roanne U21 (3-1) defeated on the road 12th ranked Strasbourg U21 (1-3) 107-92 on Friday. Roanne U21 dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Strasbourg U21's 40. They outrebounded Strasbourg U21 38-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Roanne U21 especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Ludjian Monrazel who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) and guard Anthony Bria (194-2008) supported him with 21 points and 8 assists. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by guard Alexy Ragoo-Francillette (194-2006) did not help to save the game for Strasbourg U21. Felix Sovann added 20 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four Strasbourg U21 players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Roanne U21 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with ASVEL U21 and Paris U21. Loser Strasbourg U21 dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Nanterre U21 and Limoges U21. Roanne U21 will meet at home Paris U21 (#5) in the next round. Strasbourg U21 will play against Chalon U21 (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Strasbourg U21: S.Felix 20+4reb+4ast, R.Alexy 20+6reb+2ast, N.Ahmon 19+2ast, L.Ylan 12+4reb+1ast, B.Traore 7+5reb+3ast, M.Leny 5+2ast
Roanne U21: L.Monrazel 34+10reb+1ast, B.Anthony 21+2reb+8ast, N.Marchand 16+3reb+1ast, E.Fouillen 9+1reb+3ast, E.Yomi 8+7reb+1ast, S.Luka 8+5reb+9ast