ProB Round 32 (Regular Season): Fos-sur-Mer defeat Stade Rochelais

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in ProB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked La Rochelle (27-5) in Fos-sur-Mer on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by eighteenth ranked Provence Basket (10-22) 69-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of La Rochelle. American point guard Jamar Diggs (190-1988, college: Wofford) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 assists. The other American import point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. British forward Jubrile Belo (204-1998, college: Montana St.) replied with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Stade Rochelais. La Rochelle's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fos-sur-Mer moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Evreux and Angers. Stade Rochelais at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Fos-sur-Mer is looking forward to face higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (#15) in Aix-les-Bains in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Stade Rochelais will play at home against Nantes (#14) and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game for Orleans (20-12) which played on the court of Rouen (19-13). Fourth ranked Orleans won 78-72. Worth to mention a great performance of Jamaican-Canadian guard Stefan Smith (187-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 7 rebounds and Darius Johnson-Odom who added 14 points and 8 assists during the contest. American point guard Akaemji Williams (175-1996, college: LSSU) responded with 19 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Orleans have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 20-12 record. Newly promoted Rouen keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. Orleans will play against higher ranked Boulazac (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Rouen will play against Lille and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Antibes between Olympique Antibes and SPO Rouen. Tenth ranked Olympique Antibes (15-17) got a very close home victory over higher ranked SPO Rouen (19-13). Olympique Antibes managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. The winners were led by Mathieu Boyer who scored that evening 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 19 points and 4 assists by Akaemji Williams did not help to save the game for Rouen. SPO Rouen's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Antibes moved-up to ninth place, which they share with ASA. Newly promoted Rouen keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Antibes will meet Angers (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rouen will play against Lille (#12) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 32: St.Chamond was beaten by Boulazac on the road 79-62. Chalons-Reims destroyed Angers on its own court 96-65. Orleans managed to outperform Evreux in a road game 118-112. ASA managed to beat EB Orthez at home 85-67. Aix-Maurienne defeated Lille on the opponent's court 75-72. Nantes was beaten by Denain-Voltaire in a home game 84-101. Poitiers lost to Vichy Clermont on the road 74-89.



Antibes - Rouen 80-78

A very close game took place in Antibes between Olympique Antibes and SPO Rouen. Tenth ranked Olympique Antibes (15-17) got a very close home victory over higher ranked SPO Rouen (19-13). Olympique Antibes managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Antibes made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. The winners were led by center Mathieu Boyer (207-1995) who scored that evening 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and center Zacharie Perrin (206-2004, college: Illinois) supported him with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Olympique Antibes players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 4 assists by American point guard Akaemji Williams (175-1996, college: LSSU) did not help to save the game for Rouen. Swingman Eddy Kayouloud (200-1999, college: Cent Arkansas) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. SPO Rouen's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Antibes moved-up to ninth place, which they share with ASA. Newly promoted Rouen keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Antibes will meet Angers (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rouen will play against Lille (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Antibes: M.Boyer 14+8reb+5ast, S.Gbetkom Bikantchou 14+3ast, Z.Perrin 12+8reb, B.Palo 11+3reb+4ast, B.Monclar 8+1reb+1ast, G.Green 7+9reb+3ast
Rouen: A.Williams 19+2reb+4ast, E.Kayouloud 14+6reb, C.Galliou 11+4reb+1ast, K.Gourari 9+1reb+3ast, M.Yasmin 7+2reb+1ast, Y.Granvorka 6+2reb+1ast

Boulazac - St.Chamond 79-62

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Boulazac Basket (20-11) beat at home 10th ranked Saint Chamond (14-18) 79-62 on Friday. Boulazac looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by point guard Vincent Amsellem (193-2002) who scored that evening 25 points and power forward Jean-Marc Pansa (209-1997) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Boulazac Basket players scored in double figures. Boulazac Basket's coach Alexandre Menard used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 19 points and 5 assists by guard Theo Magrit (189-2001) did not help to save the game for St.Chamond. Cameroonian forward Roger Moute a Bidias (200-1995, college: California, agency: Helping Ballers) added 11 points for the guests. Boulazac maintains third position with 20-11 record having eight points less than leader Stade Rochelais. St.Chamond lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Lille. Boulazac will meet Orleans (#4) on the road in the next round. St.Chamond will play against Denain-Voltaire (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boulazac: A.Vincent 25+3reb+3ast, J.Pansa 17+8reb+2ast, H.Robineau 11+1reb+5ast, D.Adel 10+2reb+2ast, Y.Golitin 7+3reb+3ast, A.Warner 4+2ast
St.Chamond: M.Theo 19+4reb+5ast, R.Moute a Bidias 11+4reb+1ast, J.Hoyaux 9+3reb+2ast, M.Guichard 7+1reb+2ast, M.Hamon-Crespin 6+5reb, C.Eliezer-Vanerot 6+6reb+3ast

Chalons-Reims - Angers 96-65

Very expected game when 16th ranked Etoile Angers (10-22) was smashed on the road by sixth ranked Chalons-Reims (18-14) 96-65 on Sunday. Chalons-Reims dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Etoile Angers' 38. They outrebounded Angers 35-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. Chalons-Reims looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Angers' players. The winners were led by American point guard Marquis Jackson (183-1994, college: Ohio Christian) who scored that evening 13 points, 9 assists and 4 steals and naturalized Ivorian swingman Jean-Philippe Dally (200-1996) supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. Chalons-Reims' coach Thomas Andrieux felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by Hugo Mienandi (200-2003) did not help to save the game for Angers. Swingman Stephan Gauthier (192-1995) added 13 points and 4 assists for the guests. Chalons-Reims have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 18-14 record. Loser Etoile Angers keeps the sixteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Evreux and Fos-sur-Mer. Chalons-Reims will meet at home league's second-placed Vichy Clermont in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Angers will play against Antibes (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chalons-Reims: D.Skara 19+3reb, J.Dally 16+4reb+5ast, F.Leopold 16+5reb, M.Jackson 13+3reb+9ast, B.Tchouaffe 9+1reb+1ast, R.Demahis-Ballou 7+6reb+7ast
Angers: M.Hugo 15+9reb+2ast, S.Gauthier 13+2reb+4ast, B.Aurele 12, B.Averette 9+1reb+1ast, M.Nguirane 6+3reb, S.Tanner 6+1reb

Evreux - Orleans 112-118

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (20-12) won against on the road 16th ranked ALM Evreux (10-22) 118-112 on Sunday. Orleans outrebounded Evreux 53-35 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Orleans looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Darius Johnson-Odom (187-1989, college: Marquette) who scored that evening 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Trinidad and Tobago point guard Terrell Gomez (173-1998, college: SDSU) supported him with 25 points and 9 assists. Even a triple-double of 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists by American power forward Jeremiah Wood (200-1985) did not help to save the game for Evreux. Guard Romain Parmentelot (190-2004) added 23 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Entente Orleans 45 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 20-12 record. Evreux lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Angers and Fos-sur-Mer. Orleans will meet at home higher ranked Boulazac (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Evreux will play against ASA (#9) in Gries and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orleans: D.Johnson-Odom 26+6reb+6ast, T.Gomez 25+3reb+9ast, L.Negrobar 18+8reb+3ast, R.Morency 16+14reb+4ast, S.Smith 14+3reb+2ast, M.Niang 10+10reb+1ast
Evreux: P.Romain 23+4ast, Y.Joseph 17+2ast, J.Wood 17+11reb+11ast, K.Kenny 14+5reb+2ast, P.Rigot 13+7reb+2ast, S.Raharimanantoanina 12+5reb+3ast

ASA - EB Orthez 85-67

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (16-16) lost to ninth ranked ASA (15-17) in Gries 67-85 on Sunday. ASA looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when ASA made 7 blocks. The winners were led by point guard Yohan Choupas (192-2000) who scored that evening 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Nigerian forward Christian Nwogbo (199-1991, college: Cedarville) supported him with 12 points and 4 assists. Four ASA players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 7 assists by Jamaican-Canadian point guard Javon Masters (182-1994, college: UNB, agency: Blacktop Management) did not help to save the game for EB Orthez. Naturalized Senegalese center Idrissa Ba (211-2002) added 10 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. ASA maintains ninth position with 15-17 record, which they share with Antibes. Loser Pau-Lacq-Orthez keeps the seventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Poitiers. ASA will meet at home Evreux (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. EB Orthez will play against Poitiers (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ASA: C.Mounce 15+3reb, C.Nwogbo 12+4reb+4ast, F.Adamovic 11+2reb+5ast, Y.Choupas 11+6reb+4ast, C.Ponsar 9+5reb+5ast, H.Romain 9+1reb
EB Orthez: J.Masters 20+4reb+7ast, B.Idrissa 10+9reb, D.Affo Mama 10+4reb, G.Curier 8+5reb, A.Gilder 7+4reb+1ast, L.Sane 4+2reb+2ast

Lille - Aix-Maurienne 72-75

There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked Aix-Maurienne (13-19) edged on the road higher ranked Lille Metropole (14-18) 75-72 on Sunday. Aix-Maurienne dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Lille Metropole's 34. Aix-Maurienne forced 19 Lille turnovers. The winners were led by American guard KJ Jackson (187-1998, college: UMBC) who scored that evening 12 points and 6 assists and naturalized Algerian forward Kamel Ammour (202-1991) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Aix-Maurienne players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 15 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) by American-Cape Verdean forward Marcus Santos-Silva (202-1997, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Lille. Spanish guard Marcos Suka-Umu (193-1985) added 13 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aix-Maurienne moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Nantes and Denain-Voltaire. Lille lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with St.Chamond. Aix-Maurienne will meet at home bottom-ranked Fos-sur-Mer (#18) in the next round where they are favorite. Lille will play against Rouen (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aix-Maurienne: G.Noel 13+2reb+1ast, K.Ammour 12+5reb+2ast, K.Jackson 12+1reb+6ast, K.Samuel 11+6reb, J.Jose Garcia 8+4reb, S.Willett 8+7reb+3ast
Lille: M.Santos-Silva 15+17reb+5ast, L.Bourhis 14+3reb+1ast, M.Suka-Umu 13+4reb+6ast, C.Eyenga 8+2reb, D.Halvin 6+5reb+1ast, L.Marc-Olivier 6+2reb+1ast

Nantes - Denain-Voltaire 84-101

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 13th ranked Nantes (13-19) lost at home to fourteenth ranked Denain Voltaire (13-19) 101-84 on Friday. Denain-Voltaire outrebounded Nantes 39-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. Denain-Voltaire looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Zena Edosomwan (206-1993, college: Harvard, agency: Diamond Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Vincentian-Canadian forward Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Denain Voltaire's coach Remy Valin used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points by American-Hungarian point guard Darrin Govens (185-1988, college: St.Joseph's) did not help to save the game for Nantes. Naturalized Guinean Tidjan Keita (207-1996) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five Denain-Voltaire and four Nantes players scored in double figures. Denain Voltaire have a solid three-game winning streak. Denain-Voltaire moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Nantes and Aix-Maurienne. Nantes lost third consecutive game. Denain-Voltaire will meet higher ranked St.Chamond (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nantes will play against the league's leader Stade Rochelais and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Denain-Voltaire: Z.Edosomwan 19+10reb+1ast, D.Neftali 15+5reb+4ast, B.Gillet 14+1reb+3ast, L.Phillip 14+7reb+3ast, E.Miyem 13+2reb, C.Fortson 10+1reb+11ast
Nantes: D.Govens 22+2reb+3ast, T.Keita 16+7reb+1ast, M.Legat 13+1reb+3ast, C.Lutete 12+7reb+2ast, G.Harvey 7+3ast, G.Jules 5+1reb

Vichy Clermont - Poitiers 89-74

No shocking result in a game when second ranked JA Vichy (24-7) beat at home 7th ranked Poitiers (16-16) 89-74 on Friday. Vichy Clermont dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Poitiers' 20 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Vichy Clermont forced 19 Poitiers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vichy Clermont made 8 blocks. The winners were led by forward Noah Penda (200-2005) who scored that evening 16 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Mike Ertel II (187-1999, college: UAB) supported him with 18 points. Four JA Vichy players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 4 assists by Guillaume Eyango (200-2002) did not help to save the game for Poitiers. Center Jonathan Jeanne (218-1997) added 15 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vichy Clermont maintains second position with 24-7 record having four points less than leader Stade Rochelais. Newly promoted Poitiers keeps the seventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with EB Orthez. Vichy Clermont will meet Chalons-Reims (#6) on the road in the next round. Poitiers will play against EB Orthez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vichy Clermont: M.Ertel II 18+2reb+2ast, P.Noah 16+5reb+3ast, S.Mourtala 14+3reb+1ast, G.Mamadou 10+2reb+1ast, M.Assemian 8+2reb+7ast, I.Djambo 8+3reb
Poitiers: J.Jeanne 15+4reb+1ast, E.Guillaume 15+4reb+4ast, I.Ramljak 10+6reb+2ast, K.Mendy 8+1reb, D.Mohamed 6+1reb+5ast, K.Facey 6+3reb+2ast

Fos-sur-Mer - Stade Rochelais 69-57

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked La Rochelle (27-5) in Fos-sur-Mer on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by eighteenth ranked Provence Basket (10-22) 69-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of La Rochelle. American point guard Jamar Diggs (190-1988, college: Wofford) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 assists. The other American import point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. British forward Jubrile Belo (204-1998, college: Montana St.) replied with 12 points and 9 rebounds and Swedish Johan Lofberg (199-1995) added 10 points in the effort for Stade Rochelais. Four Stade Rochelais players scored in double figures. La Rochelle's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fos-sur-Mer moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Evreux and Angers. Stade Rochelais at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Fos-sur-Mer is looking forward to face higher ranked Aix-Maurienne (#15) in Aix-les-Bains in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Stade Rochelais will play at home against Nantes (#14) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Fos-sur-Mer: R.Turner III 19+3reb+5ast, J.Diggs 19+4reb+7ast, M.Wojciechowski 9+5reb+1ast, G.Maxime 8+5reb, M.Willian 6+8reb, M.Markusson 4+6reb
Stade Rochelais: T.Buchanan 12+2ast, J.Belo 12+9reb+2ast, G.Clerc 10+2ast, J.Lofberg 10+2reb+2ast, T.Ville 5+1reb+1ast, J.Sanchez 4+5reb+1ast

Rouen - Orleans 72-78

Another exciting game for Orleans (20-12) which played on the court of Rouen (19-13). Fourth ranked Orleans won 78-72. Strangely SPO Rouen outrebounded Entente Orleans 45 40-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Jamaican-Canadian guard Stefan Smith (187-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 7 rebounds and American point guard Darius Johnson-Odom (187-1989, college: Marquette) who added 14 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. American point guard Akaemji Williams (175-1996, college: LSSU) responded with 19 points and 6 assists and naturalized Swiss forward Yoan Granvorka (201-1997) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Orleans have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 20-12 record. Newly promoted Rouen keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. Orleans will play against higher ranked Boulazac (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Rouen will play against Lille and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Orleans: D.Johnson-Odom 14+1reb+8ast, S.Smith 13+7reb+3ast, M.Niang 12+6reb, T.Gomez 10+4ast, R.Morency 9+7reb+2ast, L.Thirouard-Samson 8+1reb
Rouen: A.Williams 19+1reb+6ast, Y.Granvorka 12+4reb+1ast, M.Yasmin 9+3reb+1ast, K.Gourari 7+2reb, M.Choua 7+9reb+1ast, W.Mensah 7+2ast