Nolan Traore is now the record holder for most points in a single ANGT Finals game after he poured in 45 points in U18 PFBB INSEP Paris’s thrilling 101-96 victory over U18 FC Barcelona to send the French team to the ANGT Championship Game.
Traore connected on 14-of-22 shots and 13-of-16 free throws while also picking up 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal and 10 fouls drawn for a PIR of 50. Traore’s scoring output surpassed the previous high of 39 points by Nikola Topic of U18 Crvena Zvezda Belgrade against U18 Real Madrid last season.
“He had a fantastic game. He’s our leader. He played like a pro, and I am very proud of him,” PFBB head coach Lamine Kebe said of Traore, who last Sunday scored 25 points playing for Saint Quentin in the playoffs against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.