U18 League Round 6 (Regular Season): Cholet U18 loses to Nantes U18

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Cholet U18 (5-1). They were crushed by second ranked Nantes U18 (5-1) 89-62 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cholet U18. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nantes U18 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 11 other teams including defeated Cholet U18. Cholet U18 will play next round against Challans U18 trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Nantes U18 will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Yonnais U18 on the road.
Undefeated Limoges U18 (5-1) recorded its first loss on the court of third ranked Boulazac U18. Visitors were defeated by Boulazac U18 84-70. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Limoges U18. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Boulazac U18 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. Limoges U18 at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Boulazac U18 will play against league's second-placed Grand DAX U18 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Limoges U18 will play against Toulouse U18 and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Quite upsetting was CFBB Paris U18's home defeat in a game versus Denain U18 73-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of CFBB Paris U18. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Denain U18 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser CFBB Paris U18 keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Denain U18 will meet at home Massy U18 (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. CFBB Paris U18 will play against the league's second-placed Charenton U18 (#2) in Charen ton-Le-Pont and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: winless Hyeres-T. U18 was destroyed by Saint Vallier U18 on the opponent's court 85-57. Monaco U18 managed to outperform Antibes U18 in a home game 97-92. Aix-Maurienne U18 was rolled over ASVEL U18 on the road 98-78. Vichy-Clemont U18 defeated LyonSO U18 on its own court 64-54. Marseille U18 was smashed by St-Chamond U18 in Saint Chamond 101-59. Montpellier U18 lost to Fos-Provence U18 at home 78-84. Elan Bearnais U18 managed to outperform Toulouse U18 on the opponent's court 78-65. Bordeaux U18 managed to beat Grand DAX U18 in a home game 92-82. Winless Yonnais U18 was defeated by Poitiers U18 on the road 85-70. Challans U18 beat S. Rochelais U18 on its own court 78-64. Rennes U18 lost to Caen Basket U18 in a road game 72-89. Quimper U18 managed to outperform Angers U18 at home 92-74. Lorient U18 lost to undefeated Le Havre U18 on the opponent's court 67-92. Tours U18 was defeated by Blois U18 in a home game 92-96. Rouen U18 lost to undefeated Le Mans U18 on the road 69-97. Winless Evreux U18 lost to Orleans U18 on its own court 69-86. ACM U18 was outscored by Nanterre U18 in a road game 51-97. Paris U18 rolled over Lievin U18 at home 101-68. Cergy-Pontoise U18 lost to undefeated Gravelines U18 on the opponent's court 65-82. Lille U18 was beaten by Charenton U18 in a home game 79-83. St-Quentin U18 won against Massy U18 on the road 73-64. Reims U18 managed to outperform ASA U18 on its own court 74-69. Nancy U18 rolled over Mustangs U18 in a road game 94-62. Sluc Nancy U18 was defeated by Strasbourg U18 at home 63-66. Chalon U18 smashed Roanne U18 on the opponent's court 98-76. Winless Jura U18 lost to Dijon U18 in a home game 69-78.

Poule A

Saint Vallier U18 - Hyeres-T. U18 85-57:
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Hyeres-T. U18 (0-6) was crushed on the road by second ranked Saint Vallier U18 (5-1) 85-57 on Sunday. Saint Vallier U18 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Hyeres-T. U18 still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Saint Vallier U18 will meet Antibes U18 (#5) on the road in the next round. Hyeres-T. U18 will play against the league's leader ASVEL U18 and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Monaco U18 - Antibes U18 97-92:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Monaco U18's (4-2) home victory over 5th ranked Antibes U18 (1-5) 97-92 on Sunday. Monaco U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Antibes U18 lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Monaco U18 will meet Aix-Maurienne U18 (#4) in the next round. Antibes U18 will play against the league's second-placed Saint Vallier U18 and hope to win that game.

ASVEL U18 - Aix-Maurienne U18 98-78:
Not a big story in a game in Villeurbanne where one of their biggest challengers Aix-Maurienne U18 (3-3) was rolled over by first ranked ASVEL U18 (5-1) 98-78 on Sunday. ASVEL U18 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Aix-Maurienne U18 dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 13 other teams. ASVEL U18 will meet Hyeres-T. U18 (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Aix-Maurienne U18 will play against Monaco U18 (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Poule B

Vichy-Clemont U18 - LyonSO U18 64-54:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Vichy-Clemont U18's (3-3) home victory over 5th ranked LyonSO U18 (1-5) 64-54 on Sunday. Vichy-Clemont U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. LyonSO U18 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Vichy-Clemont U18 will meet Marseille U18 (#4) on the road in the next round. LyonSO U18 will play against Montpellier U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

St-Chamond U18 - Marseille U18 101-59:
There was no surprise in Saint Chamond where one of their biggest challengers Marseille U18 (3-3) was outplayed by first ranked St-Chamond U18 (5-1) 101-59 on Sunday. St-Chamond U18 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Marseille U18 dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 13 other teams. St-Chamond U18 will meet league's second-placed Fos-Provence U18 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Marseille U18 will play against Vichy-Clemont U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Montpellier U18 - Fos-Provence U18 78-84:
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Fos-Provence U18 (5-1) won against on the road 6th ranked Montpellier U18 (1-5) 84-78 on Sunday. Fos-Provence U18 have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Montpellier U18 dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Fos-Provence U18 will meet at home league's leader St-Chamond U18 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Montpellier U18 will play against LyonSO U18 (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Poule C

Toulouse U18 - Elan Bearnais U18 65-78:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Toulouse U18's (1-5) home loss to fifth ranked Elan Bearnais U18 (3-3) 65-78 on Sunday. Elan Bearnais U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Toulouse U18 dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Elan Bearnais U18 will meet at home Bordeaux U18 (#4) in the next round. Toulouse U18 will play against the league's leader Limoges U18 and hope to win that game.

Boulazac U18 - Limoges U18 84-70:
Undefeated Limoges U18 (5-1) recorded its first loss on the court of third ranked Boulazac U18. Visitors were defeated by Boulazac U18 84-70. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Limoges U18. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Boulazac U18 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. Limoges U18 at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Boulazac U18 will play against league's second-placed Grand DAX U18 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Limoges U18 will play against Toulouse U18 and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Bordeaux U18 - Grand DAX U18 92-82:
There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Bordeaux U18 (3-3) defeated at home second-best Grand DAX U18 (3-3) 92-82 on Sunday. Bordeaux U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams including defeated Grand DAX U18. Grand DAX U18 lost third consecutive game. Bordeaux U18 will meet Elan Bearnais U18 (#5) in the next round. Grand DAX U18 will play against Boulazac U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Poule D

Poitiers U18 - Yonnais U18 85-70:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Yonnais U18 (0-6) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Poitiers U18 (3-3) 85-70 on Sunday. Poitiers U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Yonnais U18 still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Poitiers U18 will meet S. Rochelais U18 (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Yonnais U18 will play against the league's leader Nantes U18 and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Challans U18 - S. Rochelais U18 78-64:
There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Challans U18 (2-4) beat at home one of their biggest challengers S. Rochelais U18 (3-3) 78-64 on Sunday. Challans U18 moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. S. Rochelais U18 lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with 13 other teams. Challans U18 will meet league's second-placed Cholet U18 on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. S. Rochelais U18 will play against Poitiers U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Nantes U18 - Cholet U18 89-62:
There was a change at the U18 League leadership position after last games. Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Cholet U18 (5-1). They were crushed by second ranked Nantes U18 (5-1) 89-62 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cholet U18. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nantes U18 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 11 other teams including defeated Cholet U18. Cholet U18 will play next round against Challans U18 trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Nantes U18 will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Yonnais U18 on the road.

Poule E

Caen Basket U18 - Rennes U18 89-72:
There was no surprise when 6th ranked Rennes U18 (1-5) was defeated on the road by second ranked Caen Basket U18 (5-1) 89-72 on Sunday. Caen Basket U18 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 11 other teams. Rennes U18 lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Caen Basket U18 will meet Angers U18 (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Rennes U18 will play against the league's leader Le Havre U18 and hope to win that game.

Quimper U18 - Angers U18 92-74:
There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Quimper U18 (2-4) won against at home one of their biggest challengers Angers U18 (2-4) 92-74 on Sunday. Quimper U18 moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Angers U18. Quimper U18 will meet Lorient U18 (#4) on the road in the next round. Angers U18 will play against the league's second-placed Caen Basket U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Le Havre U18 - Lorient U18 92-67:
Rather expected game when 4th ranked Lorient U18 (2-4) was crushed on the road by top-ranked Le Havre U18 (6-0) 92-67 on Sunday. Le Havre U18 have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Le Mans U18 and Gravelines U18. Loser Lorient U18 dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Le Havre U18 will meet Rennes U18 (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Lorient U18 will play against Quimper U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Poule F

Tours U18 - Blois U18 92-96:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Blois U18's (5-1) road victory over one of their biggest challengers Tours U18 (3-3) 96-92 on Sunday. Blois U18 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Tours U18 dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 13 other teams. Blois U18 will meet at home Evreux U18 (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Tours U18 will play against Rouen U18 (#5) and hope to secure a win.

Le Mans U18 - Rouen U18 97-69:
Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Rouen U18 (1-5) was rolled over on the road by top-ranked Le Mans U18 (6-0) 97-69 on Sunday. Le Mans U18 have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Le Havre U18 and Gravelines U18. Loser Rouen U18 keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Le Mans U18 will meet Orleans U18 (#4) on the road in the next round. Rouen U18 will play against Tours U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Evreux U18 - Orleans U18 69-86:
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Orleans U18 (3-3) beat on the road bottom-ranked Evreux U18 (0-6) 86-69 on Sunday. Orleans U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Evreux U18 still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Orleans U18 will meet at home league's leader Le Mans U18 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Evreux U18 will play against the league's second-placed Blois U18 (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Poule G

Nanterre U18 - ACM U18 97-51:
There was no surprise when 5th ranked ACM U18 (1-5) was outplayed on the road by third ranked Nanterre U18 (4-2) 97-51 on Sunday. Nanterre U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. ACM U18 lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Nanterre U18 will meet Lievin U18 (#6) on the road in the next round. ACM U18 will play against the league's leader Gravelines U18 and hope to win that game.

Paris U18 - Lievin U18 101-68:
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Paris U18 (4-2) outleveled at home bottom-ranked Lievin U18 (0-6) 101-68 on Sunday. Paris U18 maintains second position with 4-2 record behind leader Bourg U18, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Lievin U18 still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Paris U18 will meet Cergy-Pontoise U18 (#4) on the road in the next round. Lievin U18 will play against the league's second-placed Nanterre U18 and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Gravelines U18 - Cergy-Pontoise U18 82-65:
Rather expected game when one of their biggest challengers Cergy-Pontoise U18 (3-3) was defeated on the road by top-ranked Gravelines U18 (6-0) 82-65 on Sunday. Gravelines U18 have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Le Havre U18 and Le Mans U18. Loser Cergy-Pontoise U18 dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 13 other teams. Gravelines U18 will meet ACM U18 (#5) in the next round. Cergy-Pontoise U18 will play against Paris U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Poule H

CFBB Paris U18 - Denain U18 66-73:
Quite upsetting was CFBB Paris U18's home defeat in a game versus Denain U18 73-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of CFBB Paris U18. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Denain U18 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser CFBB Paris U18 keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Denain U18 will meet at home Massy U18 (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. CFBB Paris U18 will play against the league's second-placed Charenton U18 (#2) in Charen ton-Le-Pont and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Lille U18 - Charenton U18 79-83:
Rather predictable result when third ranked Charenton U18 (4-1) defeated on the road 5th ranked Lille U18 (1-5) 83-79 on Sunday. Charenton U18 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Lille U18 lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Charenton U18 will meet at home CFBB Paris U18 (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Lille U18 will play against St-Quentin U18 in Saint-Quentin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Massy U18 - St-Quentin U18 64-73:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Massy U18 (0-5) was defeated at home by fourth ranked St-Quentin U18 (3-3) 73-64 on Sunday. St-Quentin U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Massy U18 still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Jura U18. St-Quentin U18 will meet at home Lille U18 (#5) in the next round. Massy U18 will play against the league's leader Denain U18 and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Poule I

Reims U18 - ASA U18 74-69:
There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Reims U18 (3-3) beat at home top-ranked ASA U18 (5-1) 74-69 on Sunday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Reims U18 moved-up to second place, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser ASA U18 still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Reims U18 will meet Nancy U18 (#5) on the road in the next round. ASA U18 will play against Sluc Nancy U18 (#4) and hope to secure a win.

Mustangs U18 - Nancy U18 62-94:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Nancy U18 and 6th ranked Mustangs U18 had identical 1-4 record. But Mustangs U18 was not able to use a home court advantage and was outplayed by the opponent from Nancy 94-62 on Sunday night. Nancy U18 (2-4) moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Mustangs U18 lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Nancy U18 will meet at home Reims U18 (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Mustangs U18 will play against the league's second-placed Strasbourg U18 and hope to win that game.

Sluc Nancy U18 - Strasbourg U18 63-66:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Strasbourg U18's (5-1) road victory over 3rd ranked Sluc Nancy U18 (2-4) 66-63 on Sunday. Strasbourg U18 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Sluc Nancy U18 keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Strasbourg U18 will meet at home Mustangs U18 (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Sluc Nancy U18 will play against the league's leader ASA U18 in Souffelweyersheim and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Poule J

Roanne U18 - Chalon U18 76-98:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when second-best Roanne U18 (3-2) was crushed at home by third ranked Chalon U18 (3-2) 98-76 on Sunday. Chalon U18 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Roanne U18. Chalon U18 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Roanne U18 will play against Dijon U18 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Jura U18 - Dijon U18 69-78:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Dijon U18's (2-3) road victory over bottom-ranked Jura U18 (0-5) 78-69 on Sunday. Dijon U18 maintains fourth position with 2-3 record. Loser Jura U18 still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Massy U18. Dijon U18 will meet at home higher ranked Roanne U18 (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Jura U18 will play against the league's leader Bourg U18 and hopes to get finally their first victory.