Injury forces Cholet to act

Three days after announcing the injury of Jarrod West, Cholet Basket has signed a key point guard to address the void left by his absence. The club from the Mauges region is bringing back JeQuan Lewis, who previously played for JL Bourg and was part of the EuroCup 2024 vice-champion team.

Injury impacts team dynamics

Fifteen days after losing their captain, Cholet faced another setback with the injury of their starting point guard, Jarrod West. The American player, who averaged 4 points and 6.3 assists in the Betclic ELITE league, will be sidelined for several weeks, at least until mid-December.

Young players step up

Deprived of their main playmaker, coach Fabrice Lefrançois relied on two 17-year-old prospects during the game against Nanterre. Aaron Towo-Nansi, making his first start in Betclic ELITE, delivered a standout performance with 16 points and 5 assists in 25 minutes, becoming the team’s top scorer.

Experienced reinforcement arrives

Following Towo-Nansi’s strong showing, Cholet decided to bring in an experienced player to support the young duo. The club signed JeQuan Lewis, a 32-year-old point guard known for his experience in both French and European competitions.

Lewis’ career highlights

Lewis, who stood 1.85 meters tall, made a significant impact during his time at JL Bourg in the 2023-2024 season. He averaged 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists, helping the team reach the semifinals of the league and the final of the EuroCup.

Lewis’ international journey

Before joining JL Bourg, Lewis played in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017 and had a successful stint with Rostock in Germany, averaging 16.1 points and 6.9 assists. He also played in the Chinese league and recently competed in the Basketball Champions League with Igokea in the Adriatic league.