ANGT Qualifier Paris: Prime Prospects

The final ANGT qualifier was held in Paris from April 5 to seventh , 2024. Eight groups competed to obtain the final auto qualifying bid for the ANGT Finals that might be held from Might 23 to 26 in Berlin. Up to now Actual Madrid has gained the auto qualifier in Podgorica, Montenegro (write up of prime prospects right here), Barcelona gained the auto qualifier in Belgrade (write up right here), Ratiopharm Ulm gained the auto qualifier in Dubai (write up right here). This set the stage for eight groups to compete in Paris, consisting of Joventut Badalona, Subsequent Technology Workforce Paris (NGT Paris), Olympiacos Piraeus, Paris, Gran Canaria, Pôle France, Monaco and Panathinaikos Athens. Ultimately NGT Paris defeated Pôle France 86 – 78 within the ultimate with Pôle France receiving the final auto qualifying bid to Berlin. With Nolan Traore shifting on from Pôle France to start out his professional profession a pair weeks previous to the event there might have lacked some energy within the 2006 born gamers. Nevertheless, we might have seen one of the best worldwide 2007 born and 2009 born play on this ANGT. Listed below are the occasions prime prospects:

Prime Prospects:

Karim Lopez 6’8 Ahead Joventut Badalona 2007 Born Mexico Highlight17.8 ppg 10.5 reb 2 blocks 1.2 steals

Lopez is seen by most as the highest worldwide participant born in 2007. He began off the occasion with a bang towards Paris with a number of excessive flying dunks and showcasing his silky clean exterior shot. He’s a hybrid ahead and at this second performs extra like a 4/3 than a 3/4. He’s lethal in catch and shoot conditions and may lengthen from properly past the three level line (7/17, 42%). He has the power to place it on the ground and drive by forwards and facilities. In a single play he crossed over an opponent from the appropriate wing driving baseline and ending the play off with a robust one handed flush. As well as, Lopez was a menace on the offensive boards ending performs with put again jams or and 1 lay ups. The subsequent step in his improvement as he matures is his transition to extra of a wing. How efficient can he be as a ball handler on the perimeter as a choose and roll participant and may he self create when being guarded by athletic wings or does he solely grow to be a catch and shoot risk? Defensively was capable of block photographs rotating in as a weak aspect defender. Has good energy, vertical pop, and instincts making him a very good defensive rebounder. A possible first rounder within the 2026 NBA Draft.

Nathan Soliman 6’8 SF Pôle France 2009 Born France Highlight10.2 ppg 5 rebs 1.2 blocks

Nathan Soliman has been hyped ever since he set foot at INSEP as the following nice French participant and he has lived as much as the hype thus far. Nonetheless simply 14 years of age he was as essentially sound as any participant at this occasion. He doesn’t flip the ball over (4 assists 1 turnover), is an environment friendly shooter going 56% from the sector, and at all times appears composed. A superb athlete, with some size to his wingspan, robust physique management, and a excessive basketball IQ. He’s at his stage a hybrid ahead together with his future place most likely at small ahead. He confirmed fast launch, good type, and rotation from his shot going 3/5 from three. However is strongest across the basket at this stage of his improvement. He has good arms, snatching balls off the rim for put backs and ending performs off with arc permitting him to get a smooth bounce off the rim for a shooter’s roll. He’s already robust sufficient to shed defenders away from the glass and can play by contact ending a play with a vicious duk regardless of being fouled. He might or might not develop any taller subsequently it’s important for his improvement to proceed so as to add consistency to his shot and proceed to develop his handles however evidently is taken into account the highest 2009 born worldwide participant. Nathan Soliman was voted on the All event staff.

Hugo Facorat 6’10 Ahead EB Pau Orthez 2007 Born France (NGT Paris) Spotlight

Facorat (pictured) was arguably one of the best prospect on the occasion for the primary three video games. He’s tall and has a plus wingspan for his place that scouts love. At 6’10, he demonstrated the power to place the ball on the ground and create for himself and teammates. Flashed some robust handles which at this stage of his improvement is more adept as a 3/4 than a 4/3 than the 2 gamers listed above him. Appeared to be at his greatest on the quick break both operating the lanes or bringing the ball up the courtroom permitting him to showcase his quickness and good vertical. Featured an explosive first step and end in half courtroom units. Along with his size and velocity was a really troublesome participant to remain in entrance of going 18/22 from two (81.8%). Facorat even made a number of excessive arching threes (4/8) at this occasion however didn’t shoot them sufficient to be conclusive aside from his shot regarded good and he by no means hesitated taking the shot when he had the chance. Defensively he intimidated opponents within the paint together with his athleticism  and size within the paint. When switching to guards on the ball was capable of simply stop penetration together with his size and lateral quickness on show. Wants so as to add energy to his body and had shockingly low rebounding numbers given all his bodily attributes. A possible 1st spherical draft candidate for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Hugo Facorat solely performed 7 minutes within the ultimate versus Pôle France and in these 7 minutes he was non-existent. His numbers might be primarily based on the three earlier video games the place he averaged 18.3 ppg, 3 rebs, 2 blocks, 7/12 from FT.

Hugo Yimga Moukouri 6’8 Wing Pôle France 2008 Born France Highlight14.5 ppg 4.8 rebs 1.2 steals, 4/10 from three 19/35 from two

The 2008 Born Frenchmen was a constant performer at this occasion averaging 14.5 factors per recreation in nearly 22 minutes of taking part in time. Hugo Yimga Moukouri was the best as a shooter. He shoots the ball with a really excessive arc and may lengthen all the way in which to the three level vary and appears probably the most snug from taking pictures nook threes or discovering his within the mid vary. He’ll rating his different factors off dunks on quick break alternatives and in half courtroom units the place he cuts properly with out the ball slashing to search out open lanes off the move. He’s a troublesome participant to fend off the offensive glass and was capable of get a number of factors per recreation simply by crashing arduous and utilizing his athleticism. The place he wants work is self creating off the dribble. He isn’t notably expert in that space and that is why some scouts query his skill to be a excessive finish prospect as he strikes up ranges. Defensively he can get deflections and rebound properly however reveals his youth occasionally with defensive lapses comparable to forgetting to boxing opponents out or getting backdoored.

Assane Sankare 6’9 Ahead 2007 Vis Ferrara / U20 Sassari Born Senegal (NGT Paris) Highlight14.8 ppg, 11 rebs,  2.5 steals, 1.5 blocks. 23/37 from two (62%)

Assane Sankare was voted MVP for the event after a robust finals efficiency versus Pôle France. Sankare who has been taking part in basketball just for 5 years and solely dwelling in Italy since November 2022 was a little bit of a lesser identified participant previous to coming to Paris. At 6’9 he confirmed wonderful dexterity (most definitely resulting from taking part in soccer as a youth), a protracted wingspan, a very good vertical, and break free velocity. This allowed him to protect gamers shorter and taller than him with ease in Paris and made him a really switchable participant. His defensive numbers had been stellar with 11 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks. On offense there was extra polish than you’ll assume as he used his quickness in choose and dive alternatives and on the quick break. He made a nook 3 at this ANGT however general wants some refinement in that space. His handles are enough for a participant his measurement however like many others on this occasion performs extra as a 4 than a 3 and could be extra attention-grabbing as a prospect given his measurement as a 3 and D wing.  He had a optimistic help to turnover ratio however must proceed to refine that talent set as he’s greatest at ending performs off somewhat than setting different offensive gamers up.

Jahel Trefle PF/C 6’9 EB Pau Orthez 2007 Born France (NGT Paris) Highlight7.5 ppg 4.8 rebs 13/26 from the sector

When evaluating Jahel Trefle to different 2007 born it should be famous that he’s practically a 2008 born as he’s born in late December. He seems to have a plus wingspan, is kind of an athlete, and appears like he’ll fill out properly as his physique matures. At this occasion there have been flashes of his potential as a participant the place he made a number of athletic finishes and a pleasant repeatable mid vary leap shot. He performed his greatest recreation within the finals towards Pôle France, when Hugo Facorat was out, permitting him to play as a small ball 5 and be featured a bit of extra on offense. His skill because the display screen setter in choose and roll conditions is good as he can choose and dive, ending performs with flushes on the dive; or choose and pop for a clean wanting mid vary jumper. Consistency and including to his recreation is the following key in improvement as he’s solely 6’9 and didn’t present a lot skill to create for himself at this occasion nor did he even take a shot from three level vary. As well as must work on consistency, as he was good for 2 of the video games and non-existent for 2 of the video games which isn’t uncommon for a participant at this degree however as he strikes up in ranges coaches have to be snug with a participant’s flooring.

Jonas Boulefaa 6’9 PF Pôle France 2007 Born France Highlight14.5 ppg 5.2 rebs, 1.0 stealKnown coming in as a shooter, the lefty shot 48% from three (12/25) in his 4 video games in Paris. Shot barely greater quantity and proportion from three than from two (10/21, 47.6%) on the occasion. At energy ahead he can play each within the submit or be a display screen setter with some degree of effectiveness. Nevertheless, his greatest professional energy is in catch and shoot alternatives past the three level line. He doesn’t put the ball on the ground a lot when in triple risk nor draw many fouls (solely went to the free throw line 3 instances in 4 video games). Simply a median athlete for his place, his lack of positional measurement and handles are at present limiting his potential as a prime finish prospect, however his taking pictures is just not a fluke. Alternatives are there for shooters.

Ilian Moungalla 6’4 Paris CG 2007 Born France Highlight15.7 ppg, 4.0 rebs ,1 steals 15/23 from the 2 8/9 from FT

Ilian Moungalla is a thick guard with some size who can deal with switches on larger opponents resulting from his thickness and plus wingspan. He’s snug creating for himself and others in half courtroom units. He makes use of his physique properly to protect opponents away from stripping the ball away or to create area when ending across the basket. Makes use of his broad shoulders as leverage when getting downhill and can shock opponents together with his skill together with his change of tempo. He and the remainder of the Paris staff had some difficulties defensively at this ANGT and general it appeared the staff was extra keen to battle offensively than defensively. Whereas his thickness is an asset it may use some tightening up. Shedding some physique fats may assist him defensively in his lateral motion and even perhaps offensively.

Terence Kekenbosch 6’4 CG Joventut Badalona 2007 Born Belgium Highlight11.8 ppg 7/21 3pt 33% 8/10 FT

Terence Kekenbosch is a fast guard who reveals flashes as a scorer. One of many sooner gamers in his age class getting downhill together with his skill to complete makes him a harmful scorer. On one event he used the basket as a protect leaping from one aspect of the rim to the opposite aspect of the rim and having the ball kiss softly off the glass for a lay up. Very proficient from the free throw line and harmful from three, his subsequent step of improvement is so as to add a constant floater. He must proceed to work on his determination making and handles if he needs to be on the prime degree as his perfect place for that degree is as a degree guard.

Cameron Houindo 6’8 PF Pôle France 2008 Born France Spotlight

One of many youthful gamers on the occasion averaged lower than 12 minutes per recreation. A superb athlete, confirmed some flashes as a rim runner and rim protector. Offensively is principally a risk as a choose and dive or offensive rebounder. Displayed some good arms catching alley oops with ease and good smooth contact across the rim. Moved properly laterally defensively. Was overshadowed by among the different extra offensively achieved gamers on his staff however I anticipate him to get extra discover as he turns into one of many extra seasoned gamers for Pôle France within the subsequent two seasons.

Honorable Point out

Hugo Nguyen 6’0 PG Paris 2006 Born France Highlight20 ppg, 7.7 assists (23a/10to), 9/24 from three (37.5%) 5/6 from free throw.

Itemizing Hugo Nguyen at 6 toes is beneficiant. He’s tiny and light-weight however he’s efficient and a blur to observe on offense. He can simply get downhill passing the larger and taller guards. He confirmed nice courtroom imaginative and prescient (7.7 assists) and the power to arrange teammates on offense with out turning it over at a excessive price (2.3 A/To Ratio) . He’ll penetrate on offense to arrange his step again shot with some effectiveness. He isn’t afraid to complete performs off after getting previous his defender and with the taller entrance courtroom participant defending the rim. Defensively he has quite a lot of work to do as he’s going to wish to defend full courtroom and be a pest to get taking part in as his opponents mature and get larger and stronger. If he needs to make it to the elite degree his mannequin ought to be Jose Alvarado.

Talis Soulhac 6’2 PG  Pôle France 2006 Born France Spotlight

10.5 ppg 6.8 assists (27 assists 13 turnovers), 1.2 steals, 13/17 FT (76.5%) 1/11 from three 13/32 from twoBenefited probably the most of Nolan Traore getting a name as much as Saint Quentin, Talis Soulhac is now the start line guard for Pôle France. He confirmed his skill to successfully run an offense and lead Pôle France to an ideal 4-0. Very efficient in half courtroom units, he makes use of a change tempo transfer or a choose to get down hill and be an offensive risk.  Simply a median athlete and never a very large level guard studying angles and being a excessive IQ participant is essential for him on the subsequent degree. He was efficient scoring across the rim laying the ball in with floaters or excessive off the glass to keep away from being blocked. Soulhac regarded snug and efficient taking pictures within the midrange however must work on extending his taking pictures vary to the three level line and past.

Fynn Schott 6’8 PF/C  Gran Canaria 2006 Born Austria Footage

18 ppg 10.5 rebs 1.2 blocks 1.0 steals 29/49 from twoFynn Schott has an actual mature physique and recreation. He overpowered opponents within the submit and what he lacked in vertical skill he was capable of create area by utilizing his energy. A excessive IQ basketball participant it hurts that he has a poor vertical and is a poor shooter each from three and from the charity stripe. He was voted to the All event staff.