This weekend again, the youth of French basketball demonstrated that they belong at the highest level. In Betclic Elite as well as in Elite 2, young talents stood out with solid and promising performances. Here's an overview of the rising stars who lit up the courts.
Youth in power in Blois in Elite 2
On the Blois side, the new generation has taken the reins.
The duo Talis Soulhac (19 points) – Jonas Boulefaa (11 points) led the attack with a combined 28 points.
Nathan Soliman, valuable despite the defeat
Even though his team failed to win on the court of the second in Elite 2, Nathan Soliman filled the stat sheet with 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal, demonstrating his activity on both ends of the court.
Narcisse Ngoy, a dominant figure in the paint with Poitiers
Against Quimper, Narcisse Ngoy was one of the key contributors to Poitiers' success.
The young forward delivered a very complete performance with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks, recording a valuable double-double. Dominant in the paint, he made an impact on both ends of the court and confirms his progress.
Akram Naji takes advantage of his minutes
During Chalon's big win against Limoges, Akram Naji seized the opportunity presented to him. In just over 8 minutes of play, the young player scored 7 points with a 100% shooting accuracy, making the most of his playing time to showcase his efficiency.
Betclic Élite: the young players step up
Aaron Towo-Nansi valuable in the rotation
The weekend was eventful for Aaron Towo-Nansi.
With the professional team, he played 13 minutes in the victory against Le Portel, finishing with 2 points and 5 assists.
The day before, with the Espoirs, he had already showcased the extent of his talent: 7 points, 10 assists, and 3 steals in 17 minutes.
Hugo Yimga-Moukouri, the sensation of the weekend
If there were only one name to remember this weekend, it would be Hugo Yimga-Moukouri.
Freshly elected MVP of the Ledger Young Star Game and Young Player of the Month for February, he confirmed his excellent momentum with a career-high: 21 points.
The young guard showcased impressive long-distance accuracy with 5 three-pointers made out of 8 attempts, adding 3 rebounds. A standout performance that confirms his status as one of the most exciting prospects in the league.
Jahel Trèfle solid with Strasbourg
On the Strasbourg side, Jahel Trèfle also delivered a solid performance on the Nanterre court. In 28 minutes, the young player tallied 8 points and 5 rebounds, bringing energy and presence to the Strasbourg rotation.
Bastien Grasshoff shows himself despite the defeat
Even though Le Mans lost to Bourg, Bastien Grasshoff showed some great things on the court. In 22 minutes, he scored 11 points with impressive efficiency (60% on two-point shots). An encouraging performance that confirms he can contribute in the rotation.
