20 Points, 5 Assists, and a Victory Charge!

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Nolan Traoré stepped up when it mattered most for Saint-Quentin! The young French guard delivered what could be his best performance of the season in the Leaders Cup, taking on the reigning champions and current French league leaders, Paris Basket. Talk about a fierce showdown!

A Sweet Revenge for Saint-Quentin

This matchup had a taste of redemption, as Saint-Quentin sought revenge after being ousted by Paris in the same round of the competition last season. But this time, the underdogs came back stronger, and Traoré was at the forefront of the action, showcasing his skills in a way that left his coach, Julien Mahé, beaming with pride.

“I truly applaud him because he has struggled against teams of this caliber since the start of the season. Tonight, he played his best game of the year. He made the right decisions, attacked in the right spaces, and defended excellently.” – Julien Mahé, head coach of SQBB

A Stellar Performance

The 18-year-old guard lit up the scoreboard with 20 points on 9-of-16 shooting and 5 assists in just 26 minutes, leading his team to a thrilling 92-86 victory. Despite some inconsistencies earlier this season, Traoré proved he can elevate his game when it counts, outdoing even his more experienced teammates, Hifi and Shorts. He’s a player who rises to the occasion and doesn’t get bogged down by negativity from across the pond.

Fueling His Fire

With his electric performance, Traoré is making it clear that he’s not taking his draft projection lightly. Currently projected around the 15th pick, the Créteil native is eager to show that his rightful place is in the top five—where he was initially expected to land this season. This game serves as a powerful response to his critics, and while consistency will be crucial moving forward, this was a major statement game for Nolan Traoré!