At 16, Aaron Towo-Nansi scores his first pro points with Cholet: « It’s a pride to hear my name chanted »

After a one-minute appearance against Strasbourg on opening day, Aaron Towo-Nansi (1.78m, 16 years old) was this time fully integrated into Fabrice Lefrançois’ rotation. Taking advantage of Keshawn Justice’s absence and the staff’s desire to give more responsibility to young players, the point guard brought his freshness and boldness in Cholet’s victory against Boulazac (92-81).

In 16 minutes, he recorded 8 points shooting 3/5, adding solid defensive activity and lots of energy. The Meilleraie crowd showed their appreciation, chanting his name after his first baskets at the highest level.

« It’s the team’s work coming to fruition »

In Courrier de l’Ouest, Aaron Towo-Nansi shared his emotion and lucidity after this special evening:

« My first pro points? This feeling is about work. We worked hard this week, we found situations where I could score. It was up to me to seize the opportunities. It’s the team’s work coming to fruition. It’s a pride for me to hear my name being chanted. »

The young point guard also discussed his adaptation to the professional level: « The pro level has an intensity I wasn’t familiar with, especially over extended playing time. It’s tiring, all teams are challenging to play against. »

Maturity and team spirit

Despite his young age, Aaron Towo-Nansi already shows impressive maturity. He doesn’t complain about not playing with his youth team teammates: « I cheered from the sidelines as if I was in the game. I helped them not on the court but off it, and that’s what matters most. »

And when discussing some rough contacts during the game, he maintains the composure of a veteran: « I have no issue with these players (Warner and Krubally), maybe frustration got to them. I stay focused on my game. »

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Determined to learn from the pros, he concludes with a humble approach: « To adapt between youth and pro levels, I try to observe a lot, both in practice and on the court, how the pros do things. Try to reproduce while keeping my playing flair, so I can be most natural on the court. »

A promising first step

At just 16, Aaron Towo-Nansi confirms all the potential seen in youth teams. His dedication and enthusiasm perfectly embody the Cholet philosophy: trusting in youth development and integrating its promising talents into the first team.