LNB validates medical substitutes

The Ligue Nationale de Basketball (LNB) has officially approved three players as medical substitutes for upcoming matches, allowing them to step in for injured teammates. This decision ensures teams can maintain their competitive schedules while giving the substitutes an opportunity to prove their skills.

Aurèle Brena-Chemille named as substitute

Aurèle Brena-Chemille, a former point guard from Poitiers, has been named as the medical substitute for Paul Rigot until December 1st. He will have one month to showcase his abilities in the Betclic ELITE league, starting with a match against Dijon on Friday evening at 8 p.m.

Bruno Cingala Mata joins SIG Strasbourg

Bruno Cingala Mata, a Guadeloupean center, has signed with SIG Strasbourg as the medical substitute for William Pfister until January 21, 2027. Strasbourg's team, coached by Janis Gailitis, will face Chalon-sur-Saône on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Timothé Crusol steps in for Stade Rochelais

In ELITE 2, the Stade Rochelais has selected Timothé Crusol as the medical substitute for Sasha Derradji until January 15, 2027. The former Orléanais player will make his debut this Friday evening against Évreux in the 6th round of the season.

New players and interim roles in LNB

Craig Adzeh made his debut this season on Tuesday, October 20, playing for Levallois against Aix-Maurienne. Additionally, Pierre Tillay has been named as the interim technician for Orléans until November 6, following the withdrawal of Lamine Kebe.