Betclic ÉLITE – Following a series of four defeats in a row in all competitions, Élan Chalon should react by hiring Demonte Harper, a player who left excellent memories at Limoges CSP in 2021/22.
In 2021/22, superlatives have fallen all season long on Demonte Harper (1.93 m, 34 years old), then Limoges CSP player. “He’s a fucking playmaker, we play in a different way when he’s on the field”had released Massimo Cancellieri in December, a night of victory at the Astroballe. “He’s super strong, he’s the ultimate basketball player”complimented Édouard Choquet, the captain of Fos-Provence, after a trip to Beaublanc in April. “It’s very high class”added his ex-teammate Nicolas Lang at the same time. “I put him on the same level as players like David Andersen, David Lighty or Blake Schilb. » A player in the same vein as Blake Schilb arriving in Chalon, as announced by Luca D’Alessandro (which we are able to confirm), that should excite Elan supporters.
Demonte Harper signed in Chalon
— Luca D’Alessandro (@DAlessandro_LU) November 11, 2023
Jermaine Love in the viewfinder?
Except that the Demonte Harper CSP version is perhaps no longer the same as the one that will arrive at the Coliseum. Brilliant in Betclic ELITE (15.7 points at 46%, 3.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists), the Nashville native had nevertheless activated his departure clause and failed to find the same impact in Italy, with Tortona (8.6 points at 40%, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists). He was supposed to play in Israel this season but the war put an end to his plans, like many recruits in recent days in France. The former Zenit Saint Petersburg and Gran Canaria player still had time to play three matches with Ironi Ness Ziona, including a semi-final in the preliminary round of the Champions League, lost to SIG of … Massimo Cancellieri (11 points at 4/12, 7 assists and 2 blocks). Strasbourg is also Élan’s opponent this Saturday.
Jermaine Love is targeted by Savo Vucevic (photo: Lilian Bordron)
Élan Chalon was in recent days looking for two players, a position 4 to replace Einaras Tubutis and an outside player to get away from its dependence on the Antoine Eïto – Aleksej Nikolic duo. A back line where Savo Vucevic expects more Jermaine Love, very uneven so far (10.1 points at 46%, 1.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists). “We brought him in to be, perhaps, our first offensive option,” explains the Montenegrin technician in the columns of JSL. “He has the potential, including in defense. But for now, he’s really discreet, very discreet. I expect more from him everywhere, in scoring, in decision-making and responsibilities in important moments […] There’s no way he can keep playing like that. Otherwise, it’s better that I put Matthieu (Missonnier) on the pitch for 30 minutes. I’ll have something different and tinker somewhere else. Can he change? I would like. But more determination is needed. » The arrival of a competitor of the caliber of Demonte Harper could offer him some.
2023-11-11 13:23:00
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