New Series Coming! We’re highlighting the top French talent every week with our Top Performers series, covering players at every stage of development: 🇫🇷 U21 French League 🇫🇷 INSEP Standouts in NM1 🇫🇷 Pro Level Performers 🇺🇸 French Prospects in JUCO & NCAA Each week, we’ll feature the Top 3 performers in every category. Our mission: provide real exposure to French players—from youth to pro, in France and abroad. Stay tuned. 🔍✨ #FrenchProspects #Scouting #Basketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — AARON TOWO-NANSI STEPS UP IN HIS FIRST START Aaron Towo-Nansi | 5’10” PG | 2009 | Cholet Basket 🇫🇷 Big performance from the 17-year-old French point guard in his first career start in Betclic ÉLITE, on the road against Nanterre. 🏀 Betclic ÉLITE — vs Nanterre 🔥 16 PTS 🎯 6 AST 💪 3 REB 🔒 1 STL ✅ 0 TURNOVERS ⏱️ 25 MIN 📈 16 EVAL 🎯 4/7 2PT 🎯 2/7 3PT 🎯 2/4 FT Towo-Nansi came out aggressive from the opening minutes, scoring 7 points in the first five minutes and immediately showing confidence with increased responsibility. More importantly, he handled significant point-guard duties while finishing with 6 assists and ZERO turnovers. Despite being one of the youngest players on the floor, he finished as Cholet’s leading scorer and continued to show his combination of speed, creativity and ability to put pressure on the defense. 🔥 16 PTS | 6 AST | 0 TO 🔥 FIRST CAREER BETCLIC ÉLITE START 🔥 17 YEARS OLD A significant step forward for the 2009-born French point guard. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — AARON TOWO-NANSI #ScoutingLab #AaronTowoNansi #CholetBasket #BetclicElite #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — HUGO YIMGA-MOUKOURI Hugo Yimga-Moukouri | 6’8” Forward | 2008 | Nanterre 92 🇫🇷 Another double-digit performance from the 18-year-old French forward as Nanterre picked up a convincing win over Cholet. 🏀 Betclic ÉLITE — vs Cholet 🔥 10 PTS 💪 5 REB ⏱️ 25 MIN 📈 8 EVAL 🎯 4/8 2PT — 50% 🎯 0/2 3PT 🎯 2/2 FT — 100% 💪 1 OREB | 4 DREB ✅ 1 TO ✅ NANTERRE 86–69 CHOLET Moukouri continued to find production inside the arc, using his size and physical tools to attack the paint while contributing on the glass. The 6’8” 2008-born forward continues to receive meaningful professional minutes for Nanterre across both Betclic ÉLITE and the Basketball Champions League. 📈 RECENT PERFORMANCES vs Gravelines: 19 PTS | 9 REB vs Rytas: 13 PTS | 6 REB | 1 STL | 1 BLK vs Nancy: 8 PTS | 7 REB vs Cholet: 10 PTS | 5 REB Another solid outing as Moukouri continues to build consistency at the senior level. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — HUGO YIMGA-MOUKOURI #ScoutingLab #HugoMoukouri #Nanterre92 #BetclicElite #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — CAREER HIGH FOR SWANN PENDA Swann Penda | 6’8” SF | 2008 | Le Mans 🇫🇷 Another encouraging performance from the 18-year-old French wing, who continues to take advantage of increased opportunities with Le Mans. 🏀 Betclic ÉLITE — vs Boulazac 🔥 16 PTS — CAREER HIGH Penda brought activity, athleticism and energy on both ends as Le Mans pulled away after halftime for a dominant 97–72 road victory. The performance comes only a few days after one of his best European games of the season: 🏆 vs Cedevita Olimpija — EuroCup 8 PTS | 7 REB | 1 AST | 1 STL | 16 PIR 🏀 vs Boulazac — Betclic ÉLITE 16 PTS — CAREER HIGH At 6’8”, Penda’s combination of size, physical tools, rebounding activity and developing offensive game makes him an intriguing young French wing to continue monitoring. 📈 24 POINTS ACROSS HIS LAST TWO GAMES MORE MINUTES. MORE RESPONSIBILITY. MORE PRODUCTION. 👀🔥 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — SWANN PENDA #ScoutingLab #SwannPenda #LeMans #BetclicElite #EuroCup #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — JAHEL TRÈFLE CONTINUES HIS STRONG START Jahel Trèfle | 6’9” C/F | 2007 | Gravelines-Dunkerque 🇫🇷 Another productive performance from the 18-year-old French big against JL Bourg-en-Bresse. 🏀 Betclic ÉLITE — vs Bourg 🔥 12 PTS 💪 5 REB 🎯 1 AST ⏱️ 28 MIN 📈 12 EFF 🎯 3/4 2PT — 75% 🎯 6/8 FT — 75% 💪 2 OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS Trèfle was aggressive early and helped Gravelines stay in the game with his activity around the basket. He continues to be effective as a rim runner and lob threat, using his mobility and athleticism to create finishing opportunities around the rim. Another efficient night inside the arc, converting 3 of his 4 two-point attempts and earning 8 trips to the free-throw line. 📈 LAST TWO GAMES vs Dijon: 15 PTS | 4 REB | 6/8 FG vs Bourg: 12 PTS | 5 REB | 3/4 2PT 🔥 27 POINTS OVER HIS LAST TWO GAMES The production and consistency are becoming increasingly interesting for the 2007-born French big receiving significant Betclic ÉLITE minutes. RIM RUNNER. LOB THREAT. PHYSICAL FINISHER. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — JAHEL TRÈFLE #ScoutingLab #JahelTrefle #BCMGravelines #BetclicElite #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — MARC-OWEN FODZO DADA STRONG 4TH QUARTER Marc-Owen Fodzo Dada | 6’3” PG/SG | 2006 | ASVEL 🇫🇷 Encouraging EuroLeague performance from the 19-year-old French guard on the road against Žalgiris Kaunas. 🏆 EuroLeague — vs Žalgiris 🇱🇹 🔥 10 PTS 🎯 3 AST 💪 2 REB 🔒 1 STL ⏱️ 16:44 MIN 📈 14 EFF 🎯 4/7 2PT 🎯 2/2 FT ⭐ 8 OF HIS 10 POINTS CAME IN THE FOURTH QUARTER. Fodzo Dada made the most of his opportunity late in the game, becoming much more aggressive offensively and putting consistent pressure on the defense. He scored 8 points in the final period, using his first step and physicality to get downhill and attack the paint. At 6’3” with a 6’10” wingspan, Fodzo Dada continues to show an intriguing combination of length, point-of-attack defense, explosiveness and downhill creation. 🔥 10 PTS | 3 AST | 2 REB | 1 STL 🔥 8 PTS IN THE 4TH QUARTER 🔥 14 EFF IN 16:44 MADE THE MOST OF HIS MINUTES ON THE EUROLEAGUE STAGE. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — MARC-OWEN FODZO DADA #ScoutingLab #MarcOwenFodzoDada #ASVEL #EuroLeague #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — SWANN PENDA STEPS UP IN EUROCUP Swann Penda | 6’8” SF | 2008 | Le Mans 🇫🇷 Encouraging performance from the 18-year-old French wing on the EuroCup stage against Cedevita Olimpija. 🏆 EuroCup — vs Cedevita Olimpija 🇸🇮 🔥 8 PTS 💪 7 REB 🎯 1 AST 🔒 1 STL ⏱️ 22:03 MIN 📈 16 PIR 🎯 3/4 2PT — 75% 🎯 2/2 FT — 100% Penda made an impact with his size, athleticism and activity, particularly on the glass, finishing with 7 rebounds including 3 offensive boards. The 6’8” small forward also showed his ability to attack the basket, including an explosive drive and finish above the rim in transition. More importantly, Penda earned a season-high workload in EuroCup and responded with his best all-around European performance of the season. ✅ LE MANS 84–66 CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA 🔥 8 PTS | 7 REB | 3 OREB | 16 PIR 🔥 3/4 INSIDE THE ARC 🔥 22 MINUTES A promising step forward for one of the young French wings to follow in the 2008 generation. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — SWANN PENDA #ScoutingLab #SwannPenda #LeMans #EuroCup #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — BASTIEN GRASSHOFF DELIVERS IN EUROCUP Bastien Grasshoff | 6’7” Guard | 2007 | Le Mans 🇫🇷 Another strong performance from the French guard, this time on the road in EuroCup against Cedevita Olimpija. 🏆 EuroCup — vs Cedevita Olimpija 🇸🇮 🔥 14 PTS 💪 4 REB 🎯 2 AST 🔒 2 STL ⏱️ 19:00 MIN 📈 16 PIR 🎯 3/4 2PT — 75% 🎯 2/5 3PT — 40% 🎯 2/2 FT — 100% Grasshoff was efficient attacking inside the arc, knocked down two threes, and continued to show his ability to contribute on both ends. He also delivered another big moment under pressure, knocking down a three at the halftime buzzer to give Le Mans a 43–38 lead going into the locker room. 🎯🔥 Le Mans took control after halftime and came away with an impressive 84–66 road win. 14 PTS | 4 REB | 2 AST | 2 STL | 16 PIR 🔥 7/11 FG OVERALL 🔥 19 MINUTES 🔥 +18 WIN ON THE ROAD Another productive EuroCup showing for the 6’7” 2007-born guard. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — BASTIEN GRASSHOFF #ScoutingLab #BastienGrasshoff #LeMans #EuroCup #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷 FRANCE IS MAKING HISTORY. 🏀 NBA: 17 French players — No. 1 outside the U.S. for the first time in 13 seasons (Canada: 16). 🌍 EuroLeague: 31 French players across 14 teams. 🎓 NCAA D1: Nearly 100 French men + 60+ French women. French talent is everywhere. 🇫🇷 #ScoutingLab

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — MAXENCE LEMOINE STEPS UP IN ISTANBUL Maxence Lemoine | 6’2” PG | 2007 | SIG Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Big-time performance from the 19-year-old French point guard on the Basketball Champions League stage against Galatasaray. 🏆 BCL — vs Galatasaray 🇹🇷 🔥 21 PTS 🎯 5 AST 💪 1 REB ✅ 0 TURNOVERS ⏱️ 25:38 MIN 📈 21 EVAL 🎯 5/9 FG — 55.6% 🎯 4/5 2PT — 80% 🎯 1/4 3PT 🎯 10/12 FT — 83.3% Lemoine played with confidence and aggression throughout the game, consistently putting pressure on the defense and getting downhill. He was particularly effective attacking the rim, finishing 4/5 inside the arc and earning 12 trips to the free-throw line. He also showed his playmaking ability with 5 assists and ZERO turnovers, taking on major ball-handling responsibilities against high-level European competition. Lemoine came up big in the fourth quarter, scoring four straight points to cut the deficit to two, creating for Abdoulaye Ndoye, and later converting an and-one in transition to keep Strasbourg alive. 🔥 21 PTS | 5 AST | 0 TO 🔥 10/12 FT 🔥 21 EVAL After recording 9 PTS + 9 AST in Strasbourg’s BCL opener, Lemoine is now averaging: 📊 15.0 PPG | 7.0 APG | 1.5 RPG through his first two BCL games. SCORING + CREATION + BALL SECURITY. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — MAXENCE LEMOINE #ScoutingLab #MaxenceLemoine #SIGStrasbourg #BasketballChampionsLeague #BCL #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — NOA KOUAKOU-HEUGUE Noa Kouakou-Heugue | 6’10” C/F | 2007 | Élan Chalon 🇫🇷 Strong two-way performance from the 19-year-old French big in the FIBA Europe Cup against Valmiera Glass VIA. 🏆 vs Valmiera Glass VIA 🇱🇻 🔥 11 PTS 💪 7 REB 🎯 2 AST 🔒 2 STL 🚫 2 BLK ✅ 0 TURNOVERS ⏱️ 20 MIN ➕ +21 🎯 3/5 FG — 60% 🎯 5/6 FT — 83% Kouakou-Heugue made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. He led Chalon in rebounding while adding 4 combined steals + blocks, showing the defensive tools, mobility and length that make him an intriguing long-term prospect. Offensively, he stayed efficient, attacked the rim and converted 5 of his 6 free throws, while also making good decisions with 2 assists and zero turnovers. Chalon dominated 109–77 to move to 2–1 in the FIBA Europe Cup. 🔥 11 PTS | 7 REB | 2 AST | 2 STL | 2 BLK 🔥 0 TURNOVERS 🔥 +21 IN 20 MINUTES TWO-WAY IMPACT. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — NOA KOUAKOU-HEUGUE #ScoutingLab #NoaKouakou #ElanChalon #FIBAEuropeCup #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — LUDJIAN MONRAZEL DOMINATES Ludjian Monrazel | 6’8” Forward | 2006 | Roanne espoirs 🇫🇷 Monster performance from the young French forward this weekend against strasbourg delivering an all-around dominant display on both ends of the floor.💥 📊 34 PTS 💪 10 REB 🚫 3 BLK 📈 41 EVAL 🎯 12/15 FG 🔥 SCORING DOMINANCE. 💪 REBOUNDING IMPACT. 🔒 RIM PROTECTION. The left-handed forward showcased his offensive production and ability to impact the game beyond scoring, combining a huge scoring output with a double-double and three blocks. At 6’8”, Monrazel brings a left-handed offensive profile, interior scoring production, rebounding presence and rim protection. His ability to contribute on both ends makes him a prospect worth monitoring closely. 🔥 34 PTS | 10 REB | 3 BLK 📈 41 EVAL 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — LUDJIAN MONRAZEL 📈 #ScoutingLab #LudjianMonrazel #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball #BasketballScouting #NextGen

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — BASTIEN GRASSHOFF COMES UP CLUTCH Bastien Grasshoff | 6’7” Guard | 2007 | Le Mans 🇫🇷 Big performance from the 19-year-old French guard in a 91–90 win over JL Bourg. 🔥 vs JL Bourg 📊 19 PTS 💪 4 REB 🎯 4 AST 🔒 1 STL ⏱️ 22 MIN 📈 19 EVAL 🎯 6/9 2PT — 66.7% 🎯 1/4 3PT 🎯 4/4 FT But his biggest contribution came when it mattered most. ⏱️ 2 SECONDS LEFT. LE MANS DOWN 90–89. Grasshoff executed the final play and delivered a perfect alley-oop pass to Lucas Dufeal for the game-winning basket. 🥶🎯 CLUTCH PLAYMAKING. GAME-WINNING ASSIST. The 6’7” guard continues to show more than just scoring ability — using his size, creation and feel to impact the game with the ball in his hands. 🔥 19 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST 🎯 GAME-WINNING ASSIST Another strong performance from one of the young French guards we’re following closely. 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — BASTIEN GRASSHOFF 📈 #ScoutingLab #BastienGrasshoff #LeMans #BetclicElite #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — JAHEL TRÈFLE Jahel Trèfle | 6’9” C/F | 2007 | Gravelines-Dunkerque 🇫🇷 Very efficient performance from the 18-year-old French big against JDA Dijon in Betclic ÉLITE. 🔥 vs Dijon 📊 15 PTS 💪 4 REB 🎯 1 AST 🚫 1 BLK ⏱️ 23 MIN 🎯 6/8 FG — 75% 🎯 6/8 2PT 🎯 3/4 FT Trèfle continues to show his value as a rim runner and lob threat, using his mobility, length and athleticism to put pressure on the rim. He was highly efficient around the basket, converting 6 of his 8 attempts inside the arc and providing a vertical target as a roller. The 6’9” big continues to earn consistent minutes at the professional level and is showing encouraging production early in the season. 🔥 15 POINTS ON 75% SHOOTING IN 23 MINUTES RIM RUNNER. LOB THREAT. EFFICIENT FINISHER. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — JAHEL TRÈFLE #ScoutingLab #JahelTrefle #Gravelines #BetclicElite #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — MEÏSSA FAYE Meïssa Faye | 6’6” Wing | 2007 | Ratiopharm Ulm 🇩🇪 Strong performance from the 18-year-old French wing in the German Cup against Phoenix Hagen. 🏆 BBL Pokal — vs Phoenix Hagen 🔥 16 PTS 💪 7 REB 🎯 4 3PM The 6’6” wing provided a major scoring boost for Ulm, showing his ability to stretch the floor with four made threes while also contributing on the glass. Faye continues to gain valuable professional experience in Germany while earning minutes across the BBL, EuroCup and German Cup. 16 POINTS | 7 REBOUNDS | 4 THREES 👀🔥 Another young French wing to keep an eye on this season. 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — MEÏSSA FAYE 📈 #ScoutingLab #MeissaFaye #RatiopharmUlm #BBLPokal #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — HUGO YIMGA-MOUKOURI Hugo Yimga-Moukouri | 6’8” Wing | 2008 | Nanterre 92 🇫🇷 Another strong performance from the 18-year-old French wing, this time on the Basketball Champions League stage against defending champion Rytas Vilnius. 🏆 BCL — vs Rytas Vilnius 🔥 13 PTS 💪 6 REB 🔒 1 STL 🚫 1 BLK ✅ 0 TO ⏱️ 23:46 MIN 📈 16 EVAL 🎯 6/11 FG — 54.5% 🎯 5/6 2PT — 83.3% 🎯 1/5 3PT — 20% 💪 1 OREB | 5 DREB ✅ Nanterre 93–65 Rytas Vilnius Moukouri was particularly effective attacking inside the arc, converting 5 of his 6 two-point attempts, while also contributing on the glass and defensively. The performance comes just days after his 19 PTS + 9 REB outing against Gravelines in Betclic ÉLITE. 🔥 LAST TWO GAMES 🇫🇷 vs Gravelines: 19 PTS | 9 REB 🏆 vs Rytas: 13 PTS | 6 REB | 1 STL | 1 BLK At 6’8”, Moukouri continues to show intriguing two-way tools and scoring potential while earning significant minutes against high-level professional competition. 32 POINTS + 15 REBOUNDS OVER HIS LAST TWO GAMES. 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — HUGO YIMGA-MOUKOURI #ScoutingLab #HugoMoukouri #Nanterre92 #BasketballChampionsLeague #BCL #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷 Erwan Ntsantso Djoni | 6’7” Combo Guard | 6’11’’ wingspan | 2007 | SLUC Nancy Espoirs 🇫🇷 A huge all-around performance from the young French prospect against Chalon-sur-Saône in Espoirs ÉLITE action, showcasing his versatility as a combo guard. 🔥 vs Chalon-Saône 📊 28 PTS 📊 9 REB 🎯 11 AST 🔒 5 STL Djoni impacted the game in every possible way, combining scoring production with impressive playmaking and defensive activity. The near triple-double stands out, with 11 assists highlighting his ability to create for teammates while remaining a major scoring threat himself. At 6’7”, his combination of size, shot creation and playmaking makes him an intriguing prospect to follow. #ScoutingLab #ErwanDjoni #SLUCNancy #EspoirsElite #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball

🇫🇷🔥 SCOUTING LAB — MAXENCE LEMOINE CONTINUES HIS STRONG START Maxence Lemoine | 6’2” PG | 2007 | SIG Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Another double-digit performance from the young French point guard, this time on the road against Paris Basketball in Betclic ÉLITE. 🔥 vs Paris Basketball 📊 16 PTS 📊 1 AST 🔒 1 STL ⏱️ 26 MIN 📈 13 EVAL 🎯 3/6 2PT 🎯 1/3 3PT 🎯 7/7 FT ✅ 0 TURNOVERS Lemoine continued to play with aggression against one of the most talented teams in France, consistently getting downhill and earning trips to the free-throw line. The 7/7 from the line stands out, while finishing the game without a turnover against Paris’ pressure was another positive. His recent stretch: 🔥 17 PTS vs Boulazac 🎯 9 PTS + 9 AST vs Legia — BCL 🔥 16 PTS vs Paris Basketball The 2007-born PG continues to show he can impact games in different ways — as a scorer one night and as a facilitator the next. 16 POINTS | 7/7 FT | 0 TURNOVERS 👀📈 🇫🇷 SCOUTING LAB — MAXENCE LEMOINE #ScoutingLab #MaxenceLemoine #SIGStrasbourg #BetclicElite #FrenchProspects #FranceBasketball