France
JR Reynolds returns to Gravelines
J.R. Reynolds (188 cm, Virginia’07) has been signed to a deal by BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral from France’s ProA. He was a member of Gravelines in the 2011-12 season as well. He moved there in December 2011 after a three-game stint with the Maine Red Claws (D-League), where he averaged 12.0 ppg and 2.0…
Read MoreParis-Levallois win French Cup Finals
Paris-Levallois defeated JSF Nanterre, 77-74 to win the 2013 French Cup Finals. It was thanks to an impressive double-double performance by Paris-Levallois’ center Sean May (206 cm, North Carolina’05) that lead them to victory. The former NBA big man scored 21 points and grabbed 13 boards to lead all scorers. American-Venezuelan John Cox (196 cm,…
Read MoreTerence Dials to stay with Orleans
Not too long after signing with Entente Orleans 45, Terence Dials (206 cm, Ohio State’06) has received a contract extension to stay with the team for one more season. In his four games for Orleans, Dials has averaged 9.5 ppg and 4.3 rpg. He will have the 2013-14 season to better establish his role and contribution…
Read MoreFrance LNB: Playoff match-ups are determined
To wrap up their regular season, the France LNB clubs played two games in four days getting in Weeks 29 and 30, establishing the final regular season standings and the playoff matchups. Gravelines-Dunkerque had wrapped up the top spot a few weeks ago, but until the final buzzer sounded on the Week 30 match-ups some…
Read MoreAlex Acker headed to ASVEL
Alex Acker (196 cm, Pepperdine’05) is moving teams. He is slated to join ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket from France’s ProA. He is playing in his final game as a member of Boulazac Basket Dordogne, also from ProA. ASVEL is already locked into the post-season, while Boulazac is a game away from being relegated. In nine games…
Read MoreJason Siggers moves to Strasbourg IG
Jason Siggers (188 cm, Albany’07) is making the move from France’s ProB to ProA via a deal to play for Strasbourg IG. Siggers began the 2012-13 season playing for Lille Metropole Basket Clubs. He played 32 games for Lille and averaged 18.1 ppg and 4.5 rpg. The 28-year-old spent two seasons playing for yet another…
Read MoreFrance LNB: Rough week for five top clubs
As the France LNB wrapped up Week 28 of 30 Saturday, the majority of the top half of the league ended up on the losing end of their respective scores. With just two weeks left in regular season play, the shuffle for positions as playoffs are set to begin is important for all clubs to…
Read MoreCoup de France: Finals matchup now set
The Coup de France Finals matchup is now set. Paris-Levallois will be facing JSF Nanterre in the Finals after defeating ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket 72-65. Paris’ win was led by the 25-point scoring effort of Antoine Diot. It was a strong effort by winners as they developed a comfortable lead as early as the first quarter…
Read MoreDarius Adams signs with Orleans
Darius Adams (182 cm, Indianapolis’11) has signed with Entente Orleans 45 from France’s Pro A League. He is transferring from Kryvbasbasket-Lux Kryvi Rih from Ukraine’s Superleague. He signed with Kryvbasbasket in January 2013 and played 14 games for them and averaged 19.3 ppg and 5.1 apg. He played his rookie season as a professional in 2012…
Read MoreBrandon Hunter joins Alm Evereux
Former NBA player, Brandon Hunter (201 cm, Ohio’03) has recently signed a deal for him to play for ALM Evereux Basket from France’s Pro B. He is coming from another French team, Entente Orleans 45 (Pro A). He managed to play eight games for Orleans and he averaged 7.4 ppg and 4.4 rpg. He started…
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