ProB Round 6 (Regular Season): SPO Rouen lose to Poitiers

After 6 rounds played we can already see who rules in the ProB and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader SPO Rouen (4-2). They were defeated by eighteenth ranked Poitiers (1-5) 68-58 on Friday night. Bosnian-Croatian Ivan Ramljak (203-1990, agency: PEPI SPORT) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Andy Cleaves II (188-1996, college: CS Stanislaus) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Clarence Nadolny (192-2000, college: Texas Tech) with 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Poitiers left bottom position moving up to seventeenth place, which they share with Angers. SPO Rouen at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Orleans. SPO Rouen will play next round against Lille Metropole trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Poitiers will try to continue on its current victory against seventeenth ranked Etoile Angers on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Entente Orleans 45 as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (SPO Rouen) loss. Entente Orleans 45 defeated 9th ranked Nantes at home 96-85. Point guard Ludovic Beyhurst (172-1999) notched 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and Stefan Smith supported him with 23 points. Even 20 points by DR Congolese-American guard Christian Lutete (196-1996, college: UMass Lowell) did not help to save the game for Nantes. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Vichy Clermont. Nantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Boulazac. Nantes will play next round against strong JA Vichy trying to get back on the winning streak. Entente Orleans 45 will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Saint Chamond on the road.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Denain Voltaire (4-2) against eighth ranked Saint Chamond (4-2) on Friday night. Host Denain Voltaire was defeated by Saint Chamond in Denain 84-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Denain Voltaire. The best player for the winners was Badr Moujib who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Lien Phillip who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Saint Chamond have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Denain Voltaire. Saint Chamond will meet at home league's leader Entente Orleans 45 in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Denain Voltaire will play against ASA in Gries and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Antibes lost to Boulazac on the opponent's court 69-86. Chalons-Reims managed to outperform Evreux in a home game 80-76. Angers recorded a loss to Lille on the road 80-72. Vichy Clermont defeated ASA on its own court 86-82. Aix-Maurienne was beaten by Fos-sur-Mer in a road game 71-62.



Boulazac - Antibes 86-69

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Boulazac Basket and 13th ranked Olympique Antibes had identical 2-3 record. This time Boulazac Basket used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Antibes 86-69 on Saturday night. Boulazac Basket made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Jean-Marc Pansa (208-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Louis Cassier (202-1997) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Five Boulazac Basket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Zacharie Perrin (208-2004, college: Illinois) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Garlon Green (201-1991, college: TCU, agency: Slash Sports) added 16 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Boulazac Basket (3-3) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Nantes. Loser Olympique Antibes dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Boulazac Basket will meet Aix-Maurienne (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Olympique Antibes will play against La Rochelle and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boulazac: A.Warner 17+3reb+2ast, L.Cassier 17+2reb+4ast, A.Vincent 14+2reb+1ast, J.Pansa 13+12reb+2ast, Y.Golitin 11+2reb+4ast, H.Robineau 7+3reb+3ast
Antibes: G.Green 16+4reb+3ast, Z.Perrin 14+10reb+2ast, S.Gavrilovic 10+1reb+1ast, B.Monclar 9+2reb+2ast, B.Palo 9+1ast, A.Hess 5+2reb

Chalons-Reims - Evreux 80-76

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Chalons-Reims (2-4) defeated at home higher ranked ALM Evreux (2-4) 80-76 on Saturday. Chalons-Reims forced 19 ALM Evreux turnovers. Strangely ALM Evreux outrebounded Chalons-Reims 38-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Mathis Keita (192-1992, college: IUP) who scored 10 points and 8 assists. American point guard Marquis Jackson (183-1994, college: Ohio Christian) chipped in 14 points. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Romain Parmentelot (190-2004) who recorded 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Dorian Angloma (187-2003) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Chalons-Reims moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated ALM Evreux. Chalons-Reims will meet higher ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ALM Evreux will play against Provence Basket in Fos-sur-Mer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chalons-Reims: M.Jackson 14+3reb+3ast, D.Ugo 12+3ast, D.Skara 11+4reb+1ast, M.Keita 10+4reb+8ast, F.Leopold 9+7reb, L.Sambe 8+1reb+3ast
Evreux: P.Romain 19+6reb+5ast, A.Dorian 18+10reb+1ast, Y.Joseph 15+5reb+8ast, J.Burton 9+4reb+1ast, S.Raharimanantoanina 7+8reb, P.Rigot 6+4reb+3ast

Denain-Voltaire - St.Chamond 69-84

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Denain Voltaire (4-2) against eighth ranked Saint Chamond (4-2) on Friday night. Host Denain Voltaire was defeated by Saint Chamond in Denain 84-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Denain Voltaire. They outrebounded Denain Voltaire 36-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Saint Chamond especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. The best player for the winners was center Badr Moujib (205-2001) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Mael Hamon-Crespin (206-2004, college: WSU, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Vincentian-Canadian forward Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Neftali Difuidi-Walokwa (193-2001) added 17 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Saint Chamond have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Denain Voltaire. Saint Chamond will meet at home league's leader Entente Orleans 45 in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Denain Voltaire will play against ASA in Gries and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
St.Chamond: M.Badr 18+5reb+1ast, M.Hamon-Crespin 16+6reb+1ast, M.Addison 10+2reb+1ast, K.Ammour 9+4reb, A.Vrankovic 8+4reb+3ast, M.Theo 8+3reb+7ast
Denain-Voltaire: D.Neftali 17+4reb, L.Phillip 14+7reb, E.Miyem 9+1reb, J.Tchicamboud 7+2reb+5ast, C.Lykes 7+2reb, B.Gillet 6+1reb+5ast

Lille - Angers 80-72

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Etoile Angers (1-5) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Lille Metropole (4-2) 80-72 on Friday. Lille Metropole outrebounded Etoile Angers 37-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. Lille Metropole looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Etoile Angers' players. The best player for the winners was American forward Marcus Santos-Silva (203-1998, college: Texas Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Jacques Eyoum (196-2000) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Lille Metropole players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Brandon Averette (180-1997, college: BYU) who recorded 23 points and 6 assists and center Darel Poirier (208-1997) added 12 points respectively. Lille Metropole moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Etoile Angers lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with five games lost. They share it with Poitiers. Lille Metropole will meet at home SPO Rouen (#5) in the next round. Etoile Angers will play against Poitiers (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lille: J.Eyoum 14+5reb+3ast, M.Santos-Silva 12+14reb+3ast, M.Suka-Umu 11+3reb+6ast, D.Halvin 10+7reb, L.Marc-Olivier 10+1reb+1ast, L.Bourhis 8+3reb
Angers: B.Averette 23+1reb+6ast, D.Poirier 12+4reb, M.Hugo 8+1reb, M.Akuchie 7+3reb+1ast, S.Gauthier 6+1ast, B.Aurele 5+3reb

Orleans - Nantes 96-85

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Entente Orleans 45 as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (SPO Rouen) loss. Entente Orleans 45 defeated 9th ranked Nantes at home 96-85. Entente Orleans 45 brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Point guard Ludovic Beyhurst (172-1999) notched 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and Jamaican-Canadian guard Stefan Smith (188-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) supported him with 23 points. Even 20 points by DR Congolese-American guard Christian Lutete (196-1996, college: UMass Lowell) did not help to save the game for Nantes. Point guard Matteo Legat (191-1996) added 13 points and 6 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Vichy Clermont. Nantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Boulazac. Nantes will play next round against strong JA Vichy trying to get back on the winning streak. Entente Orleans 45 will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Saint Chamond on the road.
Top scorers:
Orleans: S.Smith 23+3reb+1ast, K.Dukes 18+1reb+4ast, L.Beyhurst 15+5reb+8ast, N.Horchler 14+3reb, D.Jean-Fabrice 10+10reb, L.Thirouard-Samson 7+1reb+2ast
Nantes: C.Lutete 20+3reb+1ast, D.Thomas 13+3reb+4ast, M.Legat 13+3reb+6ast, B.Nze 12+9reb+1ast, A.Ndoye 11+4reb+1ast, A.Bouba 7+4reb

Vichy Clermont - ASA 86-82

Everything went according to plan when third ranked JA Vichy (5-1) beat at home 10th ranked ASA (2-4) 86-82 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. JA Vichy made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Noah Penda (199-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Nigerian-American forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-1995, college: Colorado St.) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Clay Mounce (200-1998, college: Furman) who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and Anthony Racine (190-1994) added 23 points respectively. JA Vichy keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Orleans. ASA lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. JA Vichy will meet Nantes (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ASA will play against Denain Voltaire and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vichy Clermont: M.Assemian 16+2reb+1ast, P.Noah 15+11reb+1ast, E.Omogbo 14+8reb, K.Ilias 12+2reb+3ast, G.Mamadou 10+2reb+1ast, D.Lucas 9+7reb+3ast
ASA: A.Racine 23, C.Mounce 20+7reb+1ast, Y.Choupas 16+2reb+4ast, L.Ca 9+5reb+1ast, F.Adamovic 7+4reb+6ast, Y.MBaya 4+11reb

Fos-sur-Mer - Aix-Maurienne 71-62

There was a minor upset in Fos-sur-Mer where higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (2-4) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Provence Basket (2-4) 71-62 on Friday. Provence Basket outrebounded Aix-Maurienne 44-29 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Vincent Vent (207-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Maxime Galin (202-2002) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard KJ Jackson (187-1998, college: UMBC) who recorded 13 points and 9 assists and naturalized Guyanese forward Gide Noel (199-1993) added 12 points respectively. Provence Basket moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Aix-Maurienne. Provence Basket will meet at home ALM Evreux (#15) in the next round. Aix-Maurienne will play against Boulazac Basket (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fos-sur-Mer: G.Maxime 12+7reb+1ast, D.Bouquet 11+3reb+1ast, V.Vent 11+12reb, S.Ho You Fat 9+4reb+2ast, J.Aboudou 8+8reb+1ast, T.Crusol 6+4reb+6ast
Aix-Maurienne: K.Jackson 13+1reb+9ast, G.Noel 12+4reb+1ast, D.Christopher 10+3reb+1ast, T.Eboh 9+6reb+2ast, M.Nzege 5+5reb, S.Kanoute 4+1reb+2ast

Poitiers - Rouen 68-58

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader SPO Rouen (4-2). They were defeated by eighteenth ranked Poitiers (1-5) 68-58 on Friday night. Bosnian-Croatian Ivan Ramljak (203-1990, agency: PEPI SPORT) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Andy Cleaves II (188-1996, college: CS Stanislaus) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Clarence Nadolny (192-2000, college: Texas Tech) with 13 points and American-Israeli guard Michael Brisker (188-1998) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Poitiers left bottom position moving up to seventeenth place, which they share with Angers. SPO Rouen at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Orleans. SPO Rouen will play next round against Lille Metropole trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Poitiers will try to continue on its current victory against seventeenth ranked Etoile Angers on the road.
Top scorers:
Poitiers: A.Cleaves II 17+2reb+1ast, I.Ramljak 15+12reb+1ast, K.Mendy 8+5reb+2ast, L.Rupnik 7+3reb+7ast, E.Guillaume 7+2reb+2ast, P.Imanol 5+1reb
Rouen: C.Nadolny 13+1reb+2ast, M.Brisker 12+3reb, F.Okoro 8+6reb+1ast, K.Gourari 5+8reb, W.Mensah 5+1reb+1ast, A.Williams 5+4reb+1ast