Pau-Lacq-Orthez secured promotion back to Betclic Elite by defeating Poitiers 86-73 in Game 3 of the ELITE 2 Finals on June 18, 2026, ending three painful years in the lower division for one of French basketball's most storied clubs.
ByJulien Burke-
Bastien Pinault
Position:
Shooting Guard
Height:
195 cm
Age:
32 years (10/18/1993)
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Elite 2 Playoffs - Pau-Lacq-Orthez stayed alive in the championship series with an 81-72 victory over Poitiers on June 15, 2026, forcing a decisive Game Three at home. A commanding second-half display turned around a difficult first-half deficit to level the series at 1-1.
ByJulien Burke-
