ELITE 2 Articles

ELITE 2 - The anticipation surrounding the derby between Orléans Loiret Basket and ADA Blois, scheduled for Sunday, January 11 at 4:05 PM, has reached unprecedented heights. In ELITE 2, the two teams are tied for first place after 17 games (13 wins, 4 losses).

ELITE 2 - Even though Orleans Loiret Basket has returned to tie with Blois at the top of the ELITE 2 standings, the club has decided to make a change at point guard. According to La République du Centre, Xavier Johnson's adventure at OLB is coming to an end.

With the increase in transitions from Elite 2 to Betclic Elite in recent seasons, PlayerLynk offers a data-driven and prospective analysis of these moves. Based on five years of historical data and its proprietary indicator, the Transfer score, the model seeks to measure and anticipate players' actual adaptation to the highest French level, identifying profiles that overperform, those that meet expectations, and the structural trends of these transfers.

As of October 22, over 50 locally trained players (LFL) are still without a contract for the 2025-2026 season. Here is the complete list.

ELITE 2 - As announced, Julien Cortey is indeed the frontrunner to take over SCABB after Guillaume Quintard's dismissal. Le Progrès confirms this trend on Tuesday, while also mentioning Jean-Denys Choulet as a possible alternative and Laurent Pluvy, more likely for a sporting director role.

ELITE 2 - SCABB has made its decision: after a poor season start (1 win in 6 games), Guillaume Quintard leaves the Loire club. Julien Cortey, former La Rochelle coach, is strongly expected to succeed him. A new sports director should also replace Cyrille Chapot.

As of October 6, over 50 locally trained players (LTP) are still without a contract for the 2025-2026 season. Here is the complete list.

ELITE 2 - The first round of ELITE 2 delivered its share of surprises and confirmations. Orléans made a strong statement at Nantes (72-87), Blois resisted SCABB (85-81) and Roanne got revenge against Aix-Maurienne (79-73).

ELITE2 - The first day of ELITE 2 delivered its share of surprises and confirmations. Orleans struck hard at Nantes (72-87), Blois resisted Saint-Chamond Andrezieux-Boutheon (85-81) and Challans claimed an unexpected victory on Elan Bearnais' court (55-56)

ELITE 2 - This Thursday September 18, Caen BC hosts JA Vichy for the opening of Elite 2 (formerly Pro B). Beyond this inaugural match, the division promises to be more competitive than ever, driven by increasing budgets, full arenas and ambitious projects.