An early entry candidate for the 2008 NBA Draft. Originally an early entry candidate for the 2007 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name from consideration.
Career Highlights: Has grown up playing for Cholet in France, making his professional debut in 2006-07. A member of the French U19 National Team. Was discovered by NBA player Mickael Pietrus at an open basketball camp in his native Guadeloupe.
2007-08: In his first season of extensive action, was averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 14.5 minutes a contest with one game remaining in the French ProA League regular season. Had scored in double figures twice, recording a high of 15 points vs. Lyon-Villeurbanne. Contributed 4.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.7 minutes a contest in three FIBA EuroCup games. Missed the first few weeks of the season due to a fractured bone in his left hand.
2006-07: Appeared in four French ProA League games, but did not score. Spent the majority of the season with the Cholet Espoirs (junior) team, averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
2005-06: With the Cholet Espoirs (junior) team, averaged 10.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 18.1 minutes a contest.
Strengths: Long, athletic and very quick. An excellent ball-handler and passer who can also make a significant impact on the defensive end.
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