Bastien Vautier courted by ASVEL, Soren Bracq targeted by Gravelines: update on Cholet players for 2025-2026

After being eliminated in the quarter-finals of Betclic ELITE by Bourg-en-Bresse, Cholet Basket is already looking ahead to next season. According to Ouest-France, several players are highly sought after following a successful season, starting with Bastien Vautier, whose unique profile as a solid and efficient center has caught ASVEL’s attention. Others, like Soren Bracq, are drawing interest elsewhere, while Nathan De Sousa, Jamuni McNeace and Gérald Ayayi are likely to stay.

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Vautier heading towards a new challenge?

A revelation in Cholet’s first half of the season, Bastien Vautier (11.3 points and 4.9 rebounds) impressed with his accuracy near the rim and court vision. According to Ouest-France, he « signed for two years, with a clause he will likely activate by June 15. » Courted by ASVEL, the 2.10m center could discover EuroLeague, but is also considering opportunities abroad. His unique profile, combining strength and good hands, appeals to many clubs. « I don’t know if this was my last game with Cholet, that’s not really the question right now, » he stated Wednesday evening at the press conference in Bourg-en-Bresse.

PLAYER PROFILE

Bastien VAUTIER

Position(s):Center

Height:210 cm

Age:26 years (11/15/1998)

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Bracq attracts Gravelines, sensitive case for Cholet

At just 18 years old, Soren Bracq took advantage of T.J. Campbell’s absence to emerge. Gravelines-Dunkerque has already made a concrete offer, according to Ouest-France. While Fabrice Lefrançois now wants to keep him, the club’s hesitation regarding De Sousa’s uncertainty has complicated the situation. The young guard’s decision remains uncertain, in a case described as « delicate » by the regional newspaper.

De Sousa, McNeace and Ayayi likely to continue

Several key players whose contracts are ending or who have exit clauses could still continue their adventure with Cholet. This includes Nathan De Sousa, who according to Ouest-France « has until May 31 to activate his exit clause » but « the tendency is that he will stay. » The same goes for Gerald Ayayi, whose clause runs until June 15 but would only leave « for a major offer from abroad. »

As for Jamuni McNeace, his defensive impact and contagious energy have convinced management. A contract extension is in the works, and Ouest-France states that « the club’s proposal should be satisfactory to the American. »