The elimination in the Coupe de France in Rouen (73-63), in a resident of Pro B, highlighted the shortcomings of Cholet Basketball, already struggling in Elite Jeep. If the coach has been confirmed, the future of Danny Gibson and Jonathan Fairell in the Mauges is written conditional.

Tuesday evening, in a Kindarena sounding hollow, Cholet Basket has taken an additional step in terms of mediocrity. And unlike recent defeats where there could exist an ounce of regret, including Gravelines, this time, CB could not hope better. This elimination was of an implacable logic (73-63).

The numbers speak: 39 rebounds to 26 for Rouen, only three offensive shots on the Cholet side, a ratio of lost balls (26) - assists (11) edifying! Do not throw more, the cup is full ... and already finished for CB. At the heart of this pale copy, there was notably this distressing 2nd quarter. "A shame," exclaims Régis Boissié, coach disoriented but believes he still has the support of his players ( "Otherwise, they would have dropped in the second half" ).

Behind the scenes, the coach also keeps the confidence of its leaders, who show the way to fully assume their choice when appointing a successor to Philippe Hervé. " Regis is not threatened, certifies President Didier Barré. This defeat is disturbing and makes us dive again, but we stayed on the hooked matches, where we had shown progress. "

Fairell to the exit

If immediate change there must be CB, so it is rather the side of the players that it seems necessary to look. And especially Danny Gibson. Having arrived for three weeks to succeed Tywain McKee, the American leader is unable to meet the expectations of his promising start to the season with Antibes (13.6 points and 6.6 assists in 31 minutes). Renowned scorer, Gibson is far from the fatal weapon since he wears the Cholet jersey. As for his defensive performance ... "It is clear that we are not satisfied, recognizes Didier Barré. He has to question himself. "

According to our information, the former Limougeaud does not like the edges of Monk and it shows on the floor. However, CB can not do without a really influential leader to allow Killian Hayes to harden little by little in Elite Jeep. So far, the vice-world champion U17 suffers, especially on the offensive side. Like a team borrowed when it comes to evolve on placed game.

Besides Gibson, the case Jonathan Fairell raises question. More on his health, the exams passed Tuesday were reassuring, but his performance. The pivot suit holder too big for him early in the season, the former Blésois has landed Frank Hassel. His playing time was greatly reduced until he passed behind Romain Duport in the inner rotation.

His last match in Limoges (before his heavy fall in training) reflects the current difficulties Bahamian, which was sought by Pro B clubs (Caen, Denain) but does not seem inclined to down one step. The Cholet leaders nevertheless opened the door to a departure: "We discuss, agrees the president of CB, but we have not found an agreement now. "