An early entry candidate for the 2006 NBA Draft.
Career Highlights: Played the past five seasons with Le Mans in France Pro A, the country’s top professional league. Made his debut with the club in 2001-02. Earned All-Star Game honors in 2004-05 and 2005-06. Has been a long-time member of various French national teams. Played at the 2001 European Cadets Championship as a member of the French Cadets National Team, earning Second Team All-Tournament honors. Played at the 2002 European Junior Championships as a member of the French Junior National Team. Played at the 2005 European Under-20 Championships as a member of the French National Team, averaging 10.5 points and 1.8 assists as the team’s starting point guard.
2005-06: Averaged 6.7 points and 2.6 assists in 19.8 minutes a contest. Led team in three-point field goals made. Posted a season-high 16 points vs. Hyeres-Toulon. Scored 11 points and dished out a season-high eight assists vs. Reims. Averaged 7.0 points and 1.9 assists in 19.9 minutes a contest in ULEB Cup play.
2004-05: Averaged 7.0 points and 2.4 assists in 20.6 minutes a contest. Registered season-high 17 points vs. Nancy. Contributed 6.6 points and 2.1 assists in ULEB Cup play.
2003-04: Averaged 5.6 points and 2.1 assists in 17.6 minutes a contest. Set a career high with 18 points vs. Besancon. Averaged 7.0 points and 3.5 assists in ULEB Cup play. Helped Le Mans to a French Pro A regular season championship.
2002-03: Averaged 5.5 points and 1.7 assists in 15.7 minutes a contest. Named French Pro A Junior of the Year.
2001-02: Appeared in three games and did not score.
Strengths: Good speed and quickness allow him to be a good on-the-ball defender. Can slash to the basket or hit the outside jumper. Has developed into a solid floor leader.
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