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Pro B - Stade Rochelais has officially announced the signing of point guard Robert Ford III. The club returning to Pro B has also appointed two new assistant coaches.

French National Team - During halftime of Game 1 of the Betclic ELITE Playoff Finals, Mathias Lessort expressed to DAZN his desire to participate in EuroBasket with Team France, after a long period of absence.

Betclic ELITE - In a statement released Wednesday by the club, JL Bourg has officially announced the departure of eight of its players. Hugo Benitez is expected to be added to this long list. Adrian Nelson's status is pending.

Pro B - Fresh from being eliminated from the Betclic ELITE promotion playoffs, Orleans is already active in the transfer market. The Loire club is expected to set its sights on Siriman Kanoute, the Malian point guard who played for Aix-Maurienne these past two seasons. Orleans will look to rebuild its backcourt to return to the elite division.

Betclic ELITE - Following JDA Dijon's thrilling victory against Paris Basketball (80-79) in the return match, the atmosphere was euphoric at the Palais des Sports. Naturally, Dijon's coach Laurent Legname paid tribute to his team's performance.

EuroLeague - After losing in the final against Fenerbahce (70-81), Monaco is expected to receive a three-year EuroLeague license. The Roca Team is being rewarded for its four consecutive playoff qualifications and establishes itself long-term among the continental elite.