Maxence Lemoine Makes BCL History With 21 Points and 5 Assists Against Galatasaray

Maxence Lemoine recorded 21 points and five assists for the SIG Strasbourg during an 83-77 defeat against Galatasaray in the Basketball Champions League on Tuesday, matching rare milestones in the competition’s history.

Strasbourg Falls Short Despite Lemoine’s Efficiency

The 19-year-old point guard played 26 minutes while filling in for an undermanned roster that featured only seven active Strasbourg players. Lemoine shot efficiently from the floor, missing just four field goal attempts while committing zero turnovers against a Galatasaray lineup featuring multiple former NBA players. His performance kept Strasbourg within reach during the final minutes before Galatasaray secured the six-point victory.

Historical Standing Alongside Nolan Traoré

At 19 years and 123 days old, Lemoine became the second-youngest player in Basketball Champions League history to record at least 20 points and five assists in a single game. The only player to reach those thresholds at a younger age is Nolan Traoré, who accomplished the feat a year earlier at 18 years and 126 days old. Lemoine’s showing included driving attacks to the basket, pick-and-roll distribution, and jump shots that carried the visiting side through the closing stretches of the contest.

Maxence Lemoine 🇫🇷 ce soir en BCL à Galatasaray :21 points1 rebond5 passes5/9 au tir, dont 1/4 à 3-pointsen 26 minutesOn l'oublie pas bien sûr, 2007 vrai talent offensif, patte gauche délicate. Il est déjà à +10ppg sur ce début de saison avec Strasbourg pic.twitter.com/yHzoWK1dat

— https://x.com/Tom_Cprt/status/2112618892841361416

Transition to the Professional Ranks

The Strasbourg guard is currently averaging 11 points per game in France’s Betclic ÉLITE and 15 points per game in the Basketball Champions League. His production follows a move from La Rochelle. Over the summer, Lemoine bypassed the France U20 national team selection to focus on his basketball and development.