Élie Okobo Articles

Betclic Élite Finals — AS Monaco claimed its first-ever Betclic Élite title on June 23, 2026, defeating Paris Basketball 101-92 in a decisive Game 5 marked by controversy, a stunning fourth-quarter comeback, and standout performances from Jaron Blossomgame and Elie Okobo.

Betclic Elite Finals – Responding to their Game 1 defeat, the Roca Boys delivered a commanding 102-90 victory over Paris Basketball on June 17, evening the series at one game apiece. Matthew Strazel and Alpha Diallo led the charge with 22 points each, while Jaron Blossomgame provided the American firepower Monaco needed.

Betclic Elite Finals - Paris Basketball edged Monaco 95-91 in Game 1 of the Betclic Elite Finals on June 14, 2026. Nadir Hifi delivered the most efficient performance of the night, while Justin Robinson controlled the game from the guard position. Despite a strong effort from Alpha Diallo, Monaco falls one game behind in the series.

Betclic Elite Semifinals — Nanterre 92 erased a double-digit deficit in the final quarter to defeat AS Monaco 98-89 in Game 2, leveling the best-of-5 series at 1-1. A 36-18 run in the last period sealed a stunning road victory at the Salle Gaston Médecin.

Monaco 103, Nanterre 88 – Blossomgame's expanded playoff role and 30+ minutes of productive play underscores a widening talent gap in the Betclic ELITE semi-finals, where the deeper roster ultimately overwhelms a Nanterre side struggling to replicate its regular-season form.

Betclic ELITE Quarterfinals — With four players scoring 20 or more points, AS Monaco dispatched Bourg-en-Bresse 114-103 in Game 2, sweeping the series 2-0 with a performance that revealed the layers of their playoff ambitions.

EuroLeague - Crucial defeat for Roca Team against Dubai (91-101). Monaco sees their hopes of qualifying for the play-in diminish after this setback against a direct competitor during the 35th round of EuroLeague.

Resilience - Despite missing Mike James and Nikola Mirotic, AS Monaco Basketball overcame a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Olimpia Milano, maintaining their playoff push with a spectacular 27-10 final period performance.

Financial Crisis - The Principality of Monaco steps in to clear €2.5M of AS Monaco Basket’s debt, but a tribunal ruling next month will determine the club’s future.

EuroLeague - Mike James and Elie Okobo clashed on the AS Monaco bench after the Roca Team's heavy defeat on Fenerbahçe Istanbul's court (88-70) in EuroLeague. A tense scene occurring during a very difficult period for the Principality club.

French Cup Basketball - AS Monaco confirmed their dominance over ASVEL with a 98-95 victory at Astroballe, while Hyères-Toulon pulled off the upset of the night by defeating Chalon 116-112 after overtime. Nanterre and Le Mans also secured their semifinal spots with convincing wins.