Derby day! – JDA Dijon Basket

For the 12th day of Betclic ELITE, JDA Dijon welcomes its historic rival, Elan Chalon, for a 50th Burgundian derby which promises to be thrilling!

Currently 15th in the championship, Chalon is going through a complicated 2024-2025 season. Under the direction of Savo Vucevic at the start of the year, the team suffered four consecutive defeats in the first four days. It was necessary to wait for an anthology match against LDLC ASVEL, punctuated by three overtimes, for the Chalonnais to achieve their first victory (109-107). With a poor record of two wins and eight defeats, the club decided to part ways with its Montenegrin coach. At the beginning of December, Elric Delord, former MSB coach, took charge of the team. For his first at the Colisée, against the Phenix of Saint-Quentin, Delord hit hard with a large victory 91-63, bringing smiles back to the Chalonnais supporters. The new coach will be able to count on a solid team, led by a very efficient Dusan Ristic in the paint (13.3 points, 5.9 rebounds for 15.6 evaluation). At the front, Jeremiah Hill, who arrived from Israel after a great experience in Russia, also shines. Knowing the Betclic ELITE well thanks to his time at BCM Gravelines (2021-2022), the American displays convincing stats (12 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists for 13.3 rating). Finally, Lionel Gaudoux, for his third season with Elan, remains a major asset with an average of 11.2 points and 5.2 rebounds. Boosted by their recent victory, the Chalonnais arrive in Dijon with newfound confidence, buoyed by the Delord effect.

For her part, Jeanne is in full swing! Laurent Legname's men have had two championship successes on the floors of Nanterre and Portel. In the FIBA Europe Cup, Christian Sengfelder's teammates scared each other but won against Kalev/Cramo. With three consecutive victories in all competitions, the Burgundians want to continue their series this evening. For his first derby, Antoine Béguin, assistant coach of Laurent Legname, confides: “This match is of capital importance. It’s an event awaited by the entire club and the entire city: THE historic derby.” He adds: “A victory would bring us closer to our goal. Chalon, who recently changed coaches, arrives with full confidence after his success against Saint-Quentin. We will have to rely on our defense to control the match and limit their opportunities.” Axel Julien will rediscover the atmosphere of the Burgundian derby this evening, which he has not played for three seasons. The objective is clear: give everything to achieve victory!