Nigeria - Gravelines add Otule to their roster

Chris OtuleBCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (ProA) added to their roster 27-year old American (has also Nigerian passport) center Chris Otule (211-125kg-90, college: Marquette). He already started the season at Strasbourg IG Basket (ProA). In 5 games he recorded 5.4ppg and 3.2rpg this season. Otule also played 2 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 4.0ppg and 2.5rpg. The last summer he played at Henan Shedianlaojiu in Chinese NBL. In 27 games he had very impressive stat

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Victor Wembanyama has been collecting records and accolades in his first season as an NBA professional, but his most recent was definitely like none other. The Spurs big man has just become the first athlete in league history to ever make the NBA’s All-Defensive first time as a rookie player. The competition made this announcement […]
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Even though Stephen Curry is still producing outstanding performances even into his old age, the time has come to start imagining an NBA world without him. As his teammate Klay Thompson began to lose his shine this year, the Warriors organization should begin to find potential replacements for the years to come.  This is why […]
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It has never been easy to be the son of a legend, especially if you want to follow in his footsteps, as the road is full of unfair comparisons and the highest expectations. For the first time since he decided to take a leap towards professional basketball, Bronny James admitted that it is “tough” to […]
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Angell Joseph is the name of a young 11-year-old boy who loved LaMelo Ball. The young fan went with his mother to get the player’s autograph following an October 7 event and was allegedly run over by the Charlotte player’s car. This is why Tamaria Rae has decided to sue both the athlete and the […]
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Even though it was Jaylen Brown who was clutch and saved Boston by sending the contest into overtime, both him and his rivals agree that Jrue Holiday was the best player of the match. The Celtics eventually won Game 1 over the Pacers after 65 minutes of play, in a 133-128 victory. According to Tyrese […]
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The New York Knicks were one of the biggest surprises this season. Were it not for injuries, they would most likely be getting ready for the Eastern Conference Finals right now. Regardless, their year is not stopping the front office from aiming for the fences this offseason. The team is entering the offseason with the […]
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Despite rumors from media members such as Stephen A. Smith stating that Devin Booker wants to join the New York Knicks, the star shooting guard is not going anywhere anytime soon. “I know Stephen A. Smith mentioned Devin Booker,” said Zach Lowe on his podcast. “I continue to hear, regardless of what Mat Ishbia and […]
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Cole Anthony is not a household name in the NBA realm, but he has proven to be a reliable guard for the Orlando Magic. He is one of the scrappiest defensive guards in the league. He and Jalen Suggs, another defensive-minded guard, have frustrated many players this past season. As a result, it helped lead […]
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The Orlando Magic are reportedly interested in Los Angeles Lakers guard, D’Angelo Russell. Russell is expected to decline his $18.7 million player option for the 2024-25 season with the Lakers. As a result, he will most likely be testing the free agent market. As for Orlando, they need a capable shooter. Especially one that can […]
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As we go deeper into the playoffs, details start to become more important, and with this, players, coaches and referees are held to a higher standard. So if any of them fail, complaints are harsher than ever. A lot of those accusations are focused on officials, and in recent years Scott Foster has been at […]
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After what was definitely his greatest season in the NBA, earning his first All-Star selection in February and tying Michael Jordan with most consecutive 40+point playoff games, Jalen Brunson’s run came to an end with tough news. The athlete broke his left hand and had his wrist immobilized in his team’s season-ending defeat to the […]
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Even though CJ McCollum was essential for New Orleans‘ success this season, helping his team reach the first round of the playoffs, only to fall against Oklahoma City, he has just been recognized for his efforts outside the NBA courts. This Monday, the league announced that the veteran guard has been rewarded with the 2023/24 […]
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Julius Randle could be heavily touted this upcoming offseason. Teams from around the league will be monitoring his availability via trade. “He’s got a player option in 2025,” said Shams Charania. “He’s eligible for a four-year, $181.5 million contract extension this summer. Teams are monitoring this situation for sure, because how they handle that extension […]
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Amid the Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley speculation, many are expecting Cleveland Cavaliers center, Jarrett Allen, to be on the trade market this offseason. While he is not a superstar, the one-time All-Star is a reliable rim-protecting big man who can thrive in the right environment. “Allen continues to have numerous admirers in rival front […]
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It is no secret by now that Gordon Hayward is not the player he once was in Utah. Injuries have unfortunately dampened his career. However, Hayward is still a reliable perimeter threat in the correct system. The one-time All-Star knows this and was extremely frustrated with how his season ended with the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]
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After the Mavericks beat the Thunder in Game 6 of the playoff semifinals, Luka Doncic has now led his team to the Western Conference finals for the second time in three years. However, this time around the Slovenian is surrounded by an even stronger roster, including co-star Kyrie Irving.  For example, both players combined for […]
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The Cavaliers are reportedly showing heavy interest in signing one of their most promising young players to a max extension per Marc Stein. The team is expected to pursue a max extension with Evan Mobley this coming summer. Mobley is coming off a playoff run where he started to come into his own and showcase […]
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After a fierce battle against the reigning champions, the Timberwolves have qualified for the Western Conference Finals for a duel against the Mavericks. They entered Ball Arena this Sunday against Denver’s hostile crowd and were still able to succeed with a Game 7, 98-90 win.  Once the contest was over, the press was all over […]
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For a moment, the Pacers squad felt like they were entering the lion’s den as they headed into Madison Square Garden’s court to play Game 7 of the semifinal series against the Knicks. However, they not only conquered this iconic venue this past Sunday, but they did it in historic fashion. Their coach Rick Carlisle […]
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This has been a historic campaign for the Pacers already, as the team complied one of the best offensive regular seasons in league history. However, it seemed they were only warming up for the playoffs, as they set a new record in Game 7 of their semifinal series win against the Knicks.  The Indiana club […]
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After wrapping up their semifinal series against Cleveland with last weekend’s 113-98 victory in Game 6, Boston is more confident than ever in their ability to contend for the NBA title, as they’ve qualified for the Eastern Conference Finals for a third year in a row. They are the only team this season who has […]
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