Nicolas Batum
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| Born | December 14, 1988 |
| Age | 18 years old |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (85.5 kg) |
| Position' | SG/SF |
| Team | Le Mans (Pro A) |
Nicolas Batum (born December 14, 1988) is a highly talented basketball player who was voted the most valuable player in the U18 Albert-Schweitzer-Tournament in Mannheim 2006.
The 18-year-old is considered one of the most talented young players in Europe.
He primarily plays the small forward position, although he is capable of shifting to any of the guard positions as well.
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[edit] Career
1. Member of the FIBA European Championship 2004 for Team France.
2. Winner of the FIBA European Championship 2004 with the French National Team.
3. Member of the FIBA European Championship 2005 for Team France.
[edit] U16 FIBA European Championship
Batum won the FIBA European Championship in 2004 with the France National Team.
[edit] U18 FIBA European Championship
Batum was a member of the French national team at the FIBA European Championship in 2005 with.
[edit] Albert-Schweitzer-Tournament
Batum was named the most valuable player of the U18 Albert-Schweitzer-Tournament in Mannheim 2006. He won the Tournament with the French national team.
Here are his stats from the Tournament games from 15–22 April 2006:
1st Game: France vs. Australia 70–65 (Win)
Nicolas Batum: 30 Points, 7 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 4 Steals, 1 Block
2nd Game: France vs. Lithuania 92–76 (Win)
Nicolas Batum: 23 Points, 5 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
3rd Game: France vs. Ukraine 76–63 (Win)
Nicolas Batum: 17 Points, 7 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 2 Steals
4th Game: France vs. Germany 92–75 (Win)
Nicolas Batum: 16 Points, 4 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Steals
5th Game: France vs. Turkey 82–78 (Win)
Nicolas Batum: 9 Points, 2 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks
6th Game: France vs. Serbia & Montenegro 72–62 (Win – Semi-Final)
Nicolas Batum: 15 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block
7th Game: France vs. Turkey 78–56 (Win – Final)
Nicolas Batum: 23 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block
Batum's averages over the 7 games at the AST:
- 19.0 Points Per Game
- 5.71 Rebounds Per Game
- 2.57 Assists Per Game
- 2.3 Steals Per Game
- 60.0 % Field Goal Percentage
